Vice Mayor· 2024-2027
Natalie Oschrin
Charlottesville
About
Natalie Oschrin's campaign platform focuses on local infrastructure improvements, specifically advocating for traffic-calming measures and road diets in Charlottesville. Her positions also address key municipal issues such as zoning, transportation, taxation, and public safety.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureNatalie Oschrin campaigned on putting Charlottesville roads on a diet.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 4:41:47
- Avg per meeting
- 13:25
- Segments
- 4064
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Top issues during term (9)(Environment)
Climate program support for residential energy improvements
Efficiency standards aim for 30% energy/water use reduction in City facilities by 2030; upfront costs may be higher.
Community Engagement and Public Education
The city is spending on a standalone community engagement consultant contract for the comp plan review.
Draft Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan
A lost $460,000 federal grant slowed the work; most projects would be funded through existing operations and future capital budgets.
Fleet electrification and replacement program
EV purchases and charging infrastructure would be folded into the FY26-FY31 capital plan, updating rather than expanding the existing schedule.
2026 Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
Stormwater disturbance threshold for small infill
Part of $1.5 million Council appropriated in October 2025 will go to consultant services for the review.
BP Carbon Offsets
About $300,000 a year could be redirected to local climate projects.
water restrictions
You can save money on emergency conservation measures and stop stressing about high-priced lawn maintenance.
Solar power purchase agreements for CHS and CMS
No upfront cost to the city; electricity is bought at a rate proposed to be lower than prevailing utility rates.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Oschrin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Environment)
No votes found matching Environment.