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The [[List of Charlottesville lists|list]] of [[Charlottesville City Council]] members below is current as of January 2018. Unless prohibited by the City Charter, partisan elections are permitted for city and town council offices. <ref>https://www.elections.virginia.gov/Files/BecomingACandidate/CandidateBulletins/2015Nov_LocalOffices.pdf</ref>


For past members of the Council, see [[List of City Councilors | History of people serving on Charlottesville City Council]].
''For past members of the Council, see [[List of City Councilors | History of people serving on Charlottesville City Council]]''.


For future election schedules and calendar dates, see [[City of Charlottesville Ten Year Election Calendar & Schedule]]
''For future election schedules and calendar dates, see [[City of Charlottesville Ten Year Election Calendar & Schedule]]''


Refer to [[Charlottesville City Council Meeting Procedures]] for article on the current session City Council's policies.


==Current Session==
* January 2018 – January 2019
* City population in 2018: Estimated at 48,019, with a growth rate of 5.45%.
==Meetings==
Council Meeting Procedures, as passed by Council February 5, 2018, are available on-line<ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-a-g/city-council/council-meeting-procedures</ref>. Charlottesville’s electronic meetings policy was passed Aug. 20, 2018.<ref>https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/numerous-phone-in-council-meetings-held-before-policy-instated/article_74477cbc-ba11-11e8-9e23-ffbe7c48448e.html</ref>
===Current Session Regular Meeting===
* Council typically adopts a schedule for its regular meetings at its first regular meeting in January each year.<ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-a-g/city-council/council-meeting-procedures</ref>
* Past vote results are posted at the Office of City Clerk's Council Votes page.
* The public portion of City Council meetings is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month (or the following day if that Monday is a legal holiday), with physical meetings typically held in the [[City Council Chambers]] on the second floor of [[City Hall]], [https://www.google.com/maps/place/605+E+Main+St,+Charlottesville,+VA+22902/@38.0299653,-78.4794277,17.25z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x89b386270562e2fd:0xced6fb1cf2885a59!2s605+E+Main+St,+Charlottesville,+VA+22902!3b1!8m2!3d38.0298943!4d-78.4774144!3m4!1s0x89b386270562e2fd:0xced6fb1cf2885a59!8m2!3d38.0298943!4d-78.4774144 605 East Main Street].<ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-a-g/city-council/city-council-meeting-schedule</ref> (In accordance with Charlottesville’s electronic meetings policy, passed by the City Council on Aug. 20, 2018, if they wish, Councilmembers may choose to participate in meetings and voted by phone.)<ref>https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/numerous-phone-in-council-meetings-held-before-policy-instated/article_74477cbc-ba11-11e8-9e23-ffbe7c48448e.html</ref> 
* Council endeavors to take a brief recess every two hours.
* The Council’s goal is to adjourn no later than 11:00 p.m. (In 2018, the Charlottesville City Council regular meeting lasted an average of five hours and 59 minutes. In 2008, sessions lasted an average of three hours and 47 minutes.)
==Council leadership==
* [[Nikuyah Walker]], Mayor (2018 - present)
* [[Heather Hill]], Vice-mayor (2018 - present)
At their first regular meeting, held on January 2, 2018, the City Council elected Councilmember [[Nikuyah Walker | Walker]] as the presiding officer (known as mayor) of the City Council, to act as the official head of the city. At the same meeting, the City Council elected Councilmember [[Heather Hill | Hill]] as their President Pro Tempore (known as vice-mayor), to perform the duties of the mayor during the mayor’s absence or disability.
Under the '''Council-Manager''' form of government, the mayor and City Council typically serve part-time, with day-to-day administration in the hands of a professional [[City Manager]] elected by the City Council. The mayor is a first among equals on the city council, which acts as a legislative body, while executive functions are performed by the appointed [[City Manager]]. The mayor is chair of the City Council, but lacks any special legislative powers.
==Composition==
{| class="sortable wikitable"
|-
! Representation
! Member
! Party
! Neighborhood
! 1st Elected to Office
! Assumed office
! Current Term Ends
|-
| At-large || [[Nikuyah Walker]] || Independent || [[Belmont]]||November 2017  ||January 2018 || 2022
|-
| At-large || [[Heather Hill]] || Democratic || [[North Downtown]]  ||November 2017  ||January 2018 || 2022
|-
| At-large|| [[Wes Bellamy]] || Democratic || [[Fifeville]]  ||November 2015  ||January 2016 || 2020
|-
| At-large || [[Kathy Galvin]] || Democratic || [[North Downtown]]  ||November 2011  ||January 2012 || 2020
|-
| At-large || [[Mike Signer]] || Democratic || [[Venable]]  ||November 2015  ||January 2016 || 2020
|}
<gallery perrow=5 caption="Current Charlottesville City Council Members">
File:Wes_Bellamy_Cvillepedia_20150430.JPG|[[Wes Bellamy]] in 2015
File:20110518-Galvin Kathy.jpg|[[Kathy Galvin]] in 2011
File:Healther_Hill-2017-charlottesville-voter-guide-cover_2.jpg |[[Heather Hill]] in 2017
File:Mike Signer - Voter Guide 2015.JPG|[[Mike Signer]] in 2015
File:Nikuyah_Walker-2017-charlottesville-voter-guide-cover_1.jpg|[[Nikuyah Walker]] in 2017
</gallery>
Under the current Council-Manager form of city government, Charlottesville voters elect a five member Council to serve At-large as the City's legislative and governing body. The members serve four year terms and appoints a professional manager to handle the day-to-day affairs of the city. The Council also elects one of its members as the presiding officer (known as the Mayor),  Municipal elections are held in November in odd-numbered years. The terms of Council members are staggered so that three are elected in one year and two are elected two years later. If a vacancy occurs, Council elects a new member to serve out the unexpired term.<ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-a-g/city-council/about-city-council</ref>
===Committee assignments===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
|-
! Body
! Meeting Time
! Councilor
|-
| Albemarle/Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/boards-and-commissions/albemarle-charlottesville-regional-jail-authority</ref> || 2nd Thursday of every other month at 12:30 p.m. || Bellamy
|-
| Audit Committee (annually) || as needed || Signer
|-
| Audit Committee (annually) || as needed || Hill
|-
| Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) Advisory Board <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/boards-and-commissions/cat-advisory-board</ref> || 2nd Tuesday, 8:30am-10am || Walker
|-
| Charlottesville Community Scholarship Program <ref>http://www.cvillescholarship.com/</ref> || 3rd Wednesday, 8-9am || Bellamy
|-
| [[Greater Charlottesville Development Corporation]] (GCADC) || tbd || Bellamy
|-
| [[Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority]] (CRHA) <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/housing-authority</ref> || 4th Monday, 6:00pm || Bellamy
|-
| Darden Towe Park Board  || annually in September / as needed || Signer
|-
| Darden Towe Park Board  || annually in September / as needed || Hill
|-
| [[Historic Resources Committee]] || 2nd Mondays, 11am-12pm, NDS Conf. Room || Hill <ref> http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/neighborhood-development-services/historic-preservation-and-design-review/historic-resources-committee/members</ref>
|-
| [[Housing Advisory Committee]] <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/boards-and-commissions/housing-advisory-committee</ref> || Every 3rd Wednesday, 12pm || Hill
|-
|  [[Jefferson Area Board for Aging]] (JABA) || 4th Monday, noon || Hill <ref>http://www.jabacares.org/jabas-board-directors</ref>
|-
| [[Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board]] <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/boards-and-commissions/jefferson-area-community-criminal-justice-board</ref> || 2nd Monday of every other month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep & Nov) at 5:00 p.m. <ref>http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/webapps/boards/bc/showrecs.asp?ID=40</ref> || Walker
|-
| LEAP Advisory Board || tbd || Signer
|-
| [[Metropolitan Planning Organization | Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board]] || 3rd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/boards-and-commissions/metropolitan-planning-organization-policy-board</ref> || Galvin
|-
| [[Metropolitan Planning Organization | Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board]] || 3rd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/boards-and-commissions/metropolitan-planning-organization-policy-board</ref> || Signer
|-
| Mobilization for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) || twice annually, Tuesday 8:30-10am || Walker
|-
| Piedmont Housing Alliance – Friendship Court Committee <ref>https://piedmonthousingalliance.org/</ref> || as needed (generally meets on the fourth Thursday of every month) <ref>http://www.friendshipcourtapartments.com/advisory-committee/</ref> || Galvin <ref>http://www.friendshipcourtapartments.com/advisory-committee/</ref>
|-
| Piedmont Workforce Network (PWN) Council || Quarterly, time varies || Walker
|-
| [[Planning and Coordination Council]] (PACC) (typically Mayor & Vice Mayor) || Quarterly, 3rd Thursday of the month (Feb, May, Aug, & Nov) at 2:00 p.m. <ref>https://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=ctyexec&relpage=13535</ref> || Walker
|-
| [[Planning and Coordination Council]] (PACC) (typically Mayor & Vice Mayor) || Quarterly, 3rd Thursday of the month (Feb, May, Aug, & Nov) at 2:00 p.m. <ref>https://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=ctyexec&relpage=13535</ref> || Hill
|-
| Retirement Commission || 4th Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/boards-and-commissions/retirement-commission</ref> || Hill
|-
| Rivanna River Basin Commission (RRBC) <ref>http://www.rivannariverbasin.org/</ref> || 1st Tuesday, 11:30am-12:30pm (FY19 Quarterly) <ref>http://www.rivannariverbasin.org/meeting-materials-RRBC.php</ref>|| Signer
|-
| Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) <ref>https://www.rivanna.org/recycling-and-waste-disposal/</ref> || 4th Monday of every month at 2pm <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/boards-and-commissions/rivanna-solid-waste-authority</ref> || Galvin <ref>https://www.rivanna.org/who-we-are/our-board-of-directors/</ref>
|-
| Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) || 4th Tuesday of every month at 2:15pm (RWSA) <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/boards-and-commissions/rivanna-water-and-sewer-authority</ref> || Galvin <ref>https://www.rivanna.org/who-we-are/our-board-of-directors/</ref>
|-
| Hydraulic Planning Advisory Panel (typically Mayor) <ref>http://www.route29solutions.org/panels_meetings/hydraulic_planning_advisory_panel.asp</ref> || 2nd/4th Thursday, 2-4pm || Galvin <ref>http://www.route29solutions.org/panels_meetings/hydraulic_planning_advisory_panel_members.asp</ref>
|-
| School Capital Projects || as needed || Bellamy
|-
| School Capital Projects || as needed || Walker
|-
| Social Services Advisory Board <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/boards-and-commissions/social-services-advisory-board </ref> || 4th Monday of every month at 12:00 p.m. || Walker
|-
| Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission <ref>http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/boards-and-commissions/thomas-jefferson-planning-district-commission</ref> || 1st Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. || Signer
|-
| Virginia First Cities || 1st Friday, Quarterly (all day) || Galvin (Bellamy, alt)
|}
==Council Meeting Procedures==
==Historic Milestones==
* First African-American Town Councilmember (alderman): [[T. W. Savage]], 1857
* First African-American Town Mayor (elected at-large): [[T. W. Savage]], 1858
* First female City Councilmember:
* First female City Council president (mayor): [[Nancy K. O'Brien]], 1976
* First African-American male City Councilmember:
* First independent City Councilmember:
* First African-American male City Council president (mayor):
* First African-American female City Councilmember:
* Youngest elected Councilmember: [[Wes Bellamy]], 2015
* First African-American female councilmember president (mayor): [[Nikuyah Walker]], 2017
==Membership==
''See also'': [[List of City Councilors | History of people serving on Charlottesville City Council]]
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:46, 9 September 2020

For past members of the Council, see History of people serving on Charlottesville City Council.

For future election schedules and calendar dates, see City of Charlottesville Ten Year Election Calendar & Schedule