November 1, 2023: Spillman leads Bryce in fundraising in first 26 days of October, with $40K coming from one donor

Eleven months into the year with holidays on the horizon now as pumpkins give way to all manner of other decorations. For many, the pending merriment provokes a sense of anxiety. That’s as good a time as any to mark National Stress Awareness Day on this November 1. Perhaps this edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement will prepare you for the time ahead. I’m Sean Tubbs, and probably not.   On today’s program:* The final campaign finance reports are published showing another high level of activity in the at-large Albemarle School Board race* Turnout in early voting in Charlottesville is well below the state average in Virginia * Charlottesville has solicited information from developers who would like to partner to build affordable housing * There are several vacancies on Charlottesville boards including four seats on the Human Rights Commission* Charlottesville City Council gets brief lesson on recent population trends and forecasts from the Weldon Cooper Center at the University of Virginia  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