Mayor· 2022-2029
Juandiego Wade
Charlottesville
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- 16
- Total speaking time
- 2:32:04
- Avg per meeting
- 9:30
- Segments
- 2954
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Top issues during term (20)
Affordable Housing Plan Progress
$575,000 available versus $1.39 million requested — less than half the ask.
CDBG Grant Funded Community Projects
CDBG up 4.37% to about $465,000; HOME up 7.79% regionally, recovering last year's 7.5% cut.
Special exception permit for West Main Street properties
The window work is privately funded; no city money is involved.
CARTA Regional Transit Expansion
CAT's four-year plan is funded at $16.8 million this year, and STIC reporting could add roughly $500,000 per qualifying federal category.
Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Review
Costs depend on the project scope presented.
2027 regional legislative program endorsement
Joint regional projects could pool local tax dollars more efficiently, though specific costs for the sewer deal and transit upgrades weren't immediately detailed.
Core Neighborhood development code revisions
No direct cost to residents — this is regulatory fine-tuning, though the rules shape future development costs.
Food Truck Regulations
Not specified, though new permitting approaches could affect vendor costs and city fee revenue.
Homelessness services funding — Vista 29 and Westhaven CARES Center
$469,000 redirected within the FY2026 budget.
Schenks Branch sewer line easement
New gas customers pay $1,610 more per connection.
Botanical Gardens of the Piedmont construction
It's a hefty $78.2 million price tag, which will likely mean looking at how the city funds future capital projects and neighborhood amenities.
School Zone Photo Enforcement Revenue Appropriation
$320,000 in camera-revenue spending.
budget cycle
The FY2027 budget and tax levy will set citywide property tax bills; residents worried about being taxed out of their homes.
Initiation of Police Case Reviews
Police Civilian Oversight Board Ordinance Amendment
A second staff position was previously budgeted and could be filled once the ordinance is adopted.
Missing Middle housing construction barriers
Removing barriers could lower the cost of building small multifamily housing and add more housing options.
Gun violence reduction and public safety trends
Approval of the claim would add a disability benefit to the retirement system's obligations.
Downtown Mall trashcan replacement plan
The replacement plan covers six cans and 25 base covers at about $19,500, though no immediate purchases are planned.
Court Square Slave Auction Marker
Taxpayers might see some short-term costs for the physical removal and safe transport of the heavy statues.
Friendship Court Phase Three redevelopment
Financial terms would be set out in the performance agreement.
Decisions during term (125)
Recorded while Wade was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda — Minutes of June 9 and June 23, 2026
Special Exception Request — 843 W Main Street [PL-26-0126]
Approval of electronic participation by Vice Mayor Natalie Oschrin
Adjournment of joint meeting
Approval of Consent Agenda (remainder)
CoA BAR #24-0042 — Rear porches & exit stairs, 116 West Jefferson Street
Meeting Minutes: April 21, 2026 [meeting video] & May 19, 2026 [meeting video].
Approval of June 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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Consent Agenda adoption (items 3-15)
Utility rates and service fees ordinance (item 16)
CSRAP grant agreement extension (item 17)
$575,000 Housing Operations and Support FY27 grant allocations (item 18)
West Main/Ridge SMARTSCALE application endorsement (item 19)
CA-MPO US 29 NB/US 250 EB Ramp Extension SMART SCALE endorsement (item 20)
Appointment of Bridget Moss to the CRHA Board
Closed session certification
Resolution: Resolution to Appropriate $356,805 in Additional Funds to the Streets and Sidewalks Division Operating Budget (2 reading)
Resolution: Resolution to appropriate Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Victims of Crime Act Grant Award FY26 - $123,600 (2nd reading)
Resolution: Resolution to appropriate the Virginia Department of Social Services Family Assistance Management (FAM) grant in the amount of $20,000 (2nd reading)
Voting record (51)
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