May 8, 2023: Albemarle to join Region 10 opioid initiative; McGuire gets GOP nomination for Senate District 10

The second Monday of May is with us and takes the name of May 8 or could also go by Day 128. There are 44 days until the solstice, the next time the world will begin to turn back toward the dark. Until then, Charlottesville Community Engagement shall continue to point out such information but cannot let it slide that this is also National Meeting Planners Appreciation Day.  Sounds appropriate.On today’s program:* A structure fire in Charlottesville has claimed one live * Republicans nominate two area candidate for state Senate* The Virginia Association of Counties has released their legislative summary for the past year * Albemarle County has signed on to a regional partnership to use opioid settlement money to expand care * The World Health Organization declares an end to the pandemic but UVA officials warn COVID-19 is still an endemic threat  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