Podcast for June 20, 2026: An update from Jaunt, sidewalk projects get VDOT funding, and several other recent stories

Astute listeners will realize that the audio for this version is the same as the version that ran on WTJU this morning at 6 a.m. I’ve done this one or twice before and today I want to use my morning to get on to the next set of stories rather than record a new version.The switch to morning publication means there is a clock ticking the moment I wake up and motivation this morning has taken me in different directions and I want to get this finished and done.The vast majority of people who consume Charlottesville Community Engagement do so via the written version, but I encourage people to listen to the audio version so you can hear people’s voices.This time I’m putting the copy from the public service announcements than ran on the WTJU version. Did you know we won an award? In this edition:* Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders provided an update on Monday on the encampment at Free Bridge as well as efforts to open a low-barrier emergency shelter (read the story)* Charlottesville appoints a member to the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board but one vacancy remains (read the story)* Charlottesville City Council favors Early Learning Center option that would build new gym (read the story)* Albemarle County Supervisors select an in-house candidate to lead the Community Development Department (read the story)* Local projects to receive revenue-sharing funds after Commonwealth Transportation Board vote (read the story)* VDOT installing mini-roundabout at Greenbrier / Hydraulic intersection (read the story)* The CEO of Jaunt talks to the Albemarle Supervisors about the future (read the story)* An archive story about regional transit priorities (read the story)PSA #1A coalition of five local nonprofits and community groups has formed The Grocery Card Campaign to help alleviate the food insecurity many immigrants are facing as a result of federal immigration enforcement activities. The Grocery Card Campaign puts grocery store gift cards immediately into the hands of our immigrant neighbors, and is an opportunity for community members to show their support by helping ensure that basic food needs are met. For more information, email [email protected] #2The 4th Annual Women’s Empowerment Day is happening Saturday, June 27th from 8 AM to 1 PM at the Jefferson School City Center in Charlottesville. This free, family-friendly event - “She Leads. She Builds. She Thrives” - brings together women entrepreneurs, community leaders, wellness advocates, and local organizations for a morning of inspiration, educational breakout sessions, fitness activities, and community connections. Proceeds support the TQ Evans Young Women Entrepreneur Scholarship. Check out “Beyond Fitness with Sabrina” on Facebook for details. 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