May 3, 2023: CAAR reports a slow start to real estate market this year; Cost estimate for Stribling Avenue sidewalk increases

One, two, three. As in, 123, which is the day of the year that May 3 falls upon three out of four years. Such facts may or may not be of relevance, but they seem more useful than telling you about dubious holidays such as the Great American Grump Out or National Lumpy Rug Day.  Either way, this is Charlottesville Community Engagement and I’m Sean Tubbs.On today’s program:* Home sales have dropped but sale prices continue to increase according to the latest information from the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors* Early voting begins for the Democratic Primary on Friday* The cost estimate to build a sidewalk on Stribling Avenue has increased* Charlottesville City Council adopts an ordinance to retroactively change the now-expired “continuity of government” ordinance that allowed virtual meetings during the pandemic  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe