Charlottesville City Council (1952-1954)

The two-year term of the Charlottesville City Council (1952-1954) ran from September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1954. The 1952 election resulted in three new members to the council; R. M. Davis (D) replaced Strother F. Hamm; S. Dexter Forbes (D) replaced Henry A. Haden (D); and Sol B. Weinberg (D) replaced James M. Barr III (IR). The two members of the council whose terms did not expire this year were Dr. William R. Hill (D) and Gus K. Tebell (D). City Manager: James E. Bowen; City Attorney: John S. Battle, Jr.

• Charlottesville City Council (1952-1954): September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1954
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  R. M. Davis (D)

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  S. Dexter Forbes (D)

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  Sol B. Weinberg (D), Vice-president (vice-mayor)

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  Dr. William R. Hill (D), President (mayor)

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  Gus K. Tebell (D)

Budget

• Charlottesville’s fiscal year began September 1, 1952 and ended August 31, 1953.

1952 Democratic primary

The election of Sol. B. Weinberg, R. M. (Jack) Davis, and S. Dexter Forbes was easy victories in the April 1, 1952 four-way race for three Democratic City Council nominations. George E. Hardy polled last.

1952 election

Charlottesville voters elected the first all-Democratic council in four years, beating down the candidacy of Republican Thomas H. Wyllie. The newly elected Councilmen won Democratic nomination in the April 1, 1952 primary, defeating George E. Hardy.

Organizational meeting

September 1, 1952

William R. Hill, previously serving as vice-mayor, was elected President of the Council (mayor) for the next two years. New member Sol B. Weinberg was chosen as vice-mayor.

Regular meetings

Regular council meetings were held in City Hall on the second Tuesday of the month.

School Board

Prior to 1995, Virginia school board members were appointed by the City Council.