Podcast for March 16, 2026: Albemarle's budget public hearing, next steps for Albemarle zoning, and four other audio stories

Sometimes I have big ideas to spend the weekend writing all of the stories I have not yet written. Other times, I send out the WTJU version as the podcast because I want to get the next week started and that work is already done. Which is it this week? You’ll have to just listen or catch-up with the following stories: * Budget preparation is underway in Albemarle County and speakers at a first public hearing asked for more funding for affordable housing while others want to renegotiate a revenue-sharing agreement (read the story)* Albemarle Supervisors briefed on next steps for zoning changes (read the story)* Rezoning request for 153 units on Rio Road sails past Albemarle Planning Commission (Read at C-Ville Weekly)* The Albemarle Planning Commission also recommends more homes at the North Pointe development near the airport (story not published yet)* City Council briefed on CRHA’s plans for a new generation of Westhaven housing (Read at C-Ville Weekly)* Albemarle supes delay vote on $3.5 million in housing funds to get more details on process (Read at C-Ville Weekly) 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