October 5, 2023: Sanders lays out homeless intervention strategy, defends decision to waive closing time at Market Street

10-5 stands for relay, so that’s just what I’ll do to begin this October 5 edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement. According to one source for dubious holidays, today is National Be Nice Day and perhaps you might do something to also commemorate World Teachers’ Day. This also may be an occasion to educate yourself about your mental health on National Depression Screening Day. No matter what, consider breaking into dance to honor National Get Funky Day. I’m Sean Tubbs, and I shall do all four. In today’s edition:* A Suffolk man is in police custody after an alleged abduction and strangulation in Charlottesville last night * A deadline is soon approaching for new applicants for Albemarle County’s tax relief program for the elderly and disabled * Albemarle County is one of several hundred localities in the mid-Atlantic region with a customized climate out look * The final funding will soon be in place to build a section of Charlottesville’s Meadow Creek Trail * Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders outlines his work plan and says he does not regret his decision to temporarily lift the hours of operation at Market Street Park to allow overnight camping by the unhoused  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