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Mayor· 2022-2029

Juandiego Wade

Charlottesville

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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
16
Total speaking time
2:32:04
Avg per meeting
9:30
Segments
2954

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Feb 2026[28]

Affordable Housing Plan Progress

$575,000 available versus $1.39 million requested — less than half the ask.

high→Apr 2026[27]

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.

high↑Feb 2026[26]

Special exception permit for West Main Street properties

The window work is privately funded; no city money is involved.

high↑Oct 2026[25]

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.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Review

Costs depend on the project scope presented.

high↑Oct 2026[25]

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.

high↑Jun 2026[24]

Core Neighborhood development code revisions

No direct cost to residents — this is regulatory fine-tuning, though the rules shape future development costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Food Truck Regulations

Not specified, though new permitting approaches could affect vendor costs and city fee revenue.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

Homelessness services funding — Vista 29 and Westhaven CARES Center

$469,000 redirected within the FY2026 budget.

medium↑Jun 2026[17]

Schenks Branch sewer line easement

New gas customers pay $1,610 more per connection.

high↑Jun 2026[17]

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.

high↑May 2026[16]

School Zone Photo Enforcement Revenue Appropriation

$320,000 in camera-revenue spending.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

budget cycle

The FY2027 budget and tax levy will set citywide property tax bills; residents worried about being taxed out of their homes.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Initiation of Police Case Reviews

high↓Feb 2026[15]

Police Civilian Oversight Board Ordinance Amendment

A second staff position was previously budgeted and could be filled once the ordinance is adopted.

medium↑May 2026[14]

Missing Middle housing construction barriers

Removing barriers could lower the cost of building small multifamily housing and add more housing options.

high↑Feb 2026[13]

Gun violence reduction and public safety trends

Approval of the claim would add a disability benefit to the retirement system's obligations.

high↑Feb 2026[13]

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.

high↑Jan 2026[13]

Court Square Slave Auction Marker

Taxpayers might see some short-term costs for the physical removal and safe transport of the heavy statues.

high↑Nov 2026[12]

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.

approvedOct 13, 2026

Consent Agenda — Minutes of June 9 and June 23, 2026

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

Special Exception Request — 843 W Main Street [PL-26-0126]

approvedOct 6, 2026

Approval of electronic participation by Vice Mayor Natalie Oschrin

approvedOct 6, 2026

Adjournment of joint meeting

approved9-0Aug 18, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda (remainder)

approved9-0Aug 18, 2026

CoA BAR #24-0042 — Rear porches & exit stairs, 116 West Jefferson Street

approved9-0Aug 18, 2026

Meeting Minutes: April 21, 2026 [meeting video] & May 19, 2026 [meeting video].

approved6-0Jul 16, 2026

Approval of June 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved6-0Jul 16, 2026

MINUTE

approved4-0Jun 15, 2026

Consent Agenda adoption (items 3-15)

approved4-0Jun 15, 2026

Utility rates and service fees ordinance (item 16)

approved4-0Jun 15, 2026

CSRAP grant agreement extension (item 17)

tabledJun 15, 2026

$575,000 Housing Operations and Support FY27 grant allocations (item 18)

approved3-1Jun 15, 2026

West Main/Ridge SMARTSCALE application endorsement (item 19)

approved4-0Jun 15, 2026

CA-MPO US 29 NB/US 250 EB Ramp Extension SMART SCALE endorsement (item 20)

approved4-0Jun 15, 2026

Appointment of Bridget Moss to the CRHA Board

approved4-0Jun 15, 2026

Closed session certification

approved4-0Jun 15, 2026

Resolution: Resolution to Appropriate $356,805 in Additional Funds to the Streets and Sidewalks Division Operating Budget (2 reading)

approved4-0Jun 15, 2026

Resolution: Resolution to appropriate Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Victims of Crime Act Grant Award FY26 - $123,600 (2nd reading)

approved4-0Jun 15, 2026

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)

41 yes0 no10 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

AbstainedJun 15, 2026

Council by the following vote adopted the ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REORDAINING CHAPTER 31 (UTILITIES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRIGNIA, 1990, AS AMENDED, TO ESTABLISH NEW UTILITY RAT

AbstainedJun 15, 2026

Council appointed Bridget Moss to the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority

AbstainedJun 15, 2026

Council voted 4-0 (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook; Noes: none; Absent: Wade) to meet in closed session as authorized by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3712

AbstainedJun 15, 2026

Council approved the meeting agenda

AbstainedJun 15, 2026

Council certified by the following vote: 4-0 voted 4-0 (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook; Noes: none; Absent: Wade) that to the best of each Council member’s knowledge only public business matter

AbstainedJun 15, 2026

Council by the following vote adopted the Consent Agenda, waiving the second reading for item 15

AbstainedJun 15, 2026

Council by the following vote Approved the Resolution

AbstainedJun 15, 2026

Council by the following vote Approved the Resolution

AbstainedJun 15, 2026

Council Approved the following resolution

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Council certified by the following vote: 5-0 (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: none.), that to the best of each Council member’s knowledge only public business matters lawfully exemp

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Council by a vote of 5-0 adopted the Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

to meet in closed session pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) for discussion and consideration of prospective candidates for the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board

Voted yesApr 9, 2026

approved the following resolution: (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: None). RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PERCENTAGE FOR TAX YEAR 2026

Voted yesApr 9, 2026

adopt the ORDINANCE APPROVING A BUDGET AND ANNUAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

certified by a vote of 5-0 (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: none.), that to the best of each Council member’s knowledge only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

approved the following resolution. RESOLUTION Authorizing Performance Agreement Amendment Supporting 501 Cherry Avenue Project

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

convene in a closed session as authorized by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3712

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

approved the Consent Agenda

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

adopted the ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE RELATING TO BONDS OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Voted yesApr 6, 2026

adopted the ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LOAN TO PIEDMONT HOUSING ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT REDEVELOPMENT OF 501 CHERRY AVENUE SITE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRODUCING NEW HOUSING FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME PEOPLE

AbstainedMar 25, 2026

adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m.

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Council voted 5-0 (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: none)

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

adopt the Zoning Text Amendments as presented and discussed

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Council voted 5-0 (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: none)

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

certified by a vote of 5-0 (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: none), that to the best of each Council member’s knowledge only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open m

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

appoint the following members to boards and commissions: • {list of appointments}

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

adopted the Consent Agenda

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Consent Agenda (items 3-7)

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Zoning Text Amendments, Tiers 1 and 2 (Chapter 34)

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

NDS Fee Schedule Update for Land Use Development Review

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Quitclaim Natural Gas Easement (Belvedere Subdivision 5B)

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Board and Commission Appointments

Voted yesFeb 17, 2026

Closed Session Certification

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

pass the following resolution, waiving the second reading (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: none). Resolution to Allocate $45,000 from Council’s Strategic Initiatives Fund to Support

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

adopted the ORDINANCE AMENDING 2-98 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO PROCEDURES FOR PASSAGE OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

pass the following resolution, waiving the second reading (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: none): Resolution to Reallocate $469,000 Originally Appropriated for Low Barrier Shelter O

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

approved the following resolution (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: none): A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Charlottesville Regarding Recent Immigration Enforcement Ac

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

to meet in closed session as authorized by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3712

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

certified by a vote of 5-0... that to the best of each Council member’s knowledge only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Informati

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

Immigration enforcement resolution

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

Ordinance amending § 2-98 (procedures for passage of ordinances and resolutions)

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

$45,000 for Piedmont YMCA renovations

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

Reallocate $469,000 from low-barrier shelter operations

Voted yesFeb 2, 2026

Closed session on immigration enforcement and public safety

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Council by a vote of 5-0 (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: none) certified that to the best of each Council member’s knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from th

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Council voted 5-0 (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: none) to meet in closed session as authorized by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3712

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Council voted 3-2 to approve the following resolution REAFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE DOGWOOD VETERANS MEMORIAL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING AREA AND EXPRESSING INTENT TO ACCEPT THE COMPLETED

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Council unanimously adopted the following ordinance, waiving the second reading with at least a four-fifths vote (Ayes: Fleisher, Oschrin, Payne, Snook, Wade; Noes: none): ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A FORG

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Council unanimously adopted the Consent Agenda

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Dogwood Veterans Memorial bridge resolution (item 8)