Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board addressed several legislative and administrative matters, including procedural approvals for remote participation and advocacy regarding the state budget. Significant actions included authorizing a ground lease amendment for the Emergency Communications Center and passing Resolutions of Intent to update the zoning ordinance to align with changes in state law concerning solar facilities, battery storage, parking, and housing regulations. The Board also supported eight transportation projects for SMART SCALE grant applications, approved a special exception for a research and development use at 1652 State Farm Boulevard, and discussed a proposed pilot program for employer-assisted housing. Additionally, a proclamation was issued honoring Charles Ridgeway "Ridge" Schuyler III.
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Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors discussed and took action on several items. Key topics included a proclamation recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day, bond financing for the Kappa Sigma Endowment Foundation to expand its headquarters and museum, and a resolution affirming the commitment to fund the local share of projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation. Additionally, the Board approved a special exception for a building site modification at 528 Clarks Tract, involving a garage structure located within a stream buffer, subject to mitigation conditions. The Board also approved a variation request for an out-of-bounds project and adopted a resolution changing the start time for a future meeting.
May 20, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County Regular Meeting
The Board addressed various administrative and community-related items, including a request to defer a building site modification. Public comments covered topics such as immigration enforcement, affordable housing fund guidelines, and infrastructure improvements. The Board adopted the FY27 County pay scales, amended the tuition reimbursement program policy, and approved the fiscal year holiday schedule. Actions were taken to authorize several public hearings regarding future compensation adjustments for appointed boards, participation in a municipal investment trust, and property conveyance. Furthermore, the Board supported a federal grant application for road safety improvements and approved code variations for the Old Dominion Village project. The meeting also included a discussion on the Fiscal Year 2027 Albemarle Housing Investment Fund process, focusing on evaluation criteria, fund distribution strategies, and application timelines for affordable housing initiatives.
Feb 19, 2026·Board meeting
Almar County Electoral Board Called Meeting
The meeting was called to order to address planning for the April 21st Special Election concerning a constitutional amendment. Discussions included public commentary regarding voter education concerning citizenship proof requirements and the potential presence of ICE at polling places, with clarifications provided on current state election laws and emergency preparedness protocols. A significant portion of the meeting involved a follow-up on DS300 voting machine errors, where three failed machines were replaced after replicating the failure mode during testing; the manufacturer is working on a software or hardware patch, but fixes are not expected before the upcoming special or primary elections. Discussions also covered logistical planning for the April 21st special election, including mapping out the process for the University precinct and confirming budget allocations for supplies and staffing, noting that funds are sufficient to cover costs, although the board decided to defer any decision on purchasing additional machines until a later time. Finally, the board began reviewing the order for the April 21st special election ballots, noting the order represents 80% of total registered voters, or 75% when accounting for absentee ballots.
