City of Charlottesville, Va - Government

10/30/2026

Did you know November 1-7 is Cville Tree Week? ReLeaf Cville, the City of Charlottesville, and community partners are coming together to host workshops, hands-on activities, and public events that focus on caring for trees and learning about their role in the community.

The week kicks off on Sunday, November 1, with the Charlottesville Invasive Plant Partnership's (CHIPP) Monster Invasive Vine Removal from 1:30-4:00 PM and the City's Bees, Trees, and EVs Family Trivia Night from 3:00-6:00 PM at Firefly!

ReLeaf's Cathy Boyd sat down with 29News WVIR yesterday to go over what everyone has in store for the community next week. Check it out: http://29news.com/video/2026/10/29/community-conversation-cathy-boyd-with-re-leaf-cville-10-29-26/

Event and registration information can be found at https://www.releafcville.org/cvilletreeweek

Executive Director Cathy Boyd

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween Eve, Charlottesville! 🎃

Check out Charlottesville Police Department's post below for some tips on keeping yourself and your loved ones safe this weekend.

And be sure to swing by Darden Towe Park at 4 PM for Trunk or Treat with CPD!

Have a safe, spooktacular weekend! 👻

10/29/2026

Applications for Boards and Commissions are due THIS Sunday, November 1!

The City of Charlottesville has a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourage members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of the community. It's an excellent way to make a personal contribution to Charlottesville’s growth and can be a rewarding experience for everyone!

For more information and to apply online, please visit https://boards.charlottesville.gov/

10/28/2026

🌎 Help Shape a More Resilient Charlottesville!
In this week’s On the Spot, City Manager Sam Sanders and Emily Irvine from the Office of Sustainability discuss the City’s Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan—a roadmap for keeping Charlottesville strong, safe, and healthy in the face of extreme weather.

The plan outlines 16 strategies to help our community adapt to climate change, and we want your feedback!
Explore the plan and share your thoughts on Connect Charlottesville:

🔗 https://connect.charlottesville.gov/ResilientCharlottesville/

10/27/2026

Planning Commission Work Session - 10/27/2026

10/27/2026

Election Day is one week away on Tuesday, November 3! Have you:

🗳️Confirmed your voter registration?
🗳️Checked your polling place?
🗳️Found/obtained a valid ID?
🗳️If voting absentee: mailed/dropped off your ballot?

A few things to keep in mind:
📌Polls are open from 6 AM-7 PM on November 3.
📌As long as you are in line by 7 PM, you will be able to vote.
📌CORRECTION: Early voting is available for City residents in City Hall Annex until Saturday, October 31, from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.
📌The City's Ballot Drop Box is available 24/7 and located outside the Voter Registration & Elections office.

More information: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/

10/26/2026

Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board Meeting (10/26/2026)

10/26/2026

Congratulations to Charlottesville Sheriff James Brown on his reappointment as Chair of the National Sheriffs’ Association’s Court Security, Transportation of Prisoners, and Civil Process Committee!

Sheriff Brown continues to contribute to national public safety discussions, strengthen partnerships among sheriff’s offices, and support effective practices in court security, prisoner transportation, and civil process. His leadership helps foster collaboration and address challenges facing law enforcement agencies nationwide.

10/26/2026

📣TODAY is the last day to submit your Imagine a Day without Water Art entries‼️ 📣
You have until 5pm to get your entries in (by mail, online, or at a Jefferson-Madison Regional Library branch- Central, Northside, or Crozet), so submit your artwork NOW!
We can't wait to see how water makes a "small drop, big difference"!
Submit Online Here: https://2026art.cmpgn.page/20VRzp
Check out all our contest rules and how to submit your artwork on our contest website: Charlottesville.gov/ArtContest.

10/23/2026

What could the Three Notched Trail look like in our community? 🌳

County of Albemarle is hosting a public meeting on October 26 to share the proposed preferred route for the 24-mile Three Notched Trail, a planned shared-use path. Community members can review maps, learn how the route was selected and provide feedback.

📍 Henley Middle School
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM (presentation begins at 6:45 PM)

Can’t make it? An online map and survey will be available starting October 27 at https://engage.albemarle.org/three-notched-trail-master-plan.

Learn more and share your input as the project moves forward!

Join us on October 26 for the Three Notched Trail Public Meeting!

Come explore the newly proposed preferred route for this 24 mile shared use path and share your feedback with the project team. ✨

📍 Henley Middle School
🕒 6:30–8:30 pm (Presentation at 6:45)
You’ll be able to review large maps of the proposed trail, learn how the route was selected, and share your input as the project moves forward.

Can’t attend? An online map + survey go live on October 27 at
👉 https://engage.albemarle.org/three-notched-trail-master-plan

Let’s shape our community's future together! 💬🌿🚴‍♀️