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'''Michael Payne''' | '''Michael Payne''' was elected to the [[Charlottesville City Council]] on [[November 5]], [[2019]], placing third in a six-way race. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Democrats Magill, Snook, Payne sweep City Council race|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/election/democrats-magill-snook-payne-sweep-city-council-race/article_79ac09e0-7727-5b3a-a6a7-e8aa9aa0484d.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=|printdate=November 6, 2019|publishdate=November 5, 2019|accessdate=November 5, 2019}}</ref> | ||
Payne is a community organizer focusing on affordable housing issues. He announced his campaign on [[January 8]], [[2019]].<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Gathers, Payne running for City Council|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/city/gathers-payne-running-for-city-council/article_8af1834a-129a-11e9-b1fb-af7cc2d4ca73.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=January 7, 2019|publishdate=January 7, 2019|accessdate=January 10, 2019}}</ref> | |||
Payne has represented Habitat Virginia on statewide affordable housing issues and volunteers with the [[Charlottesville Low-Income Housing Coalition]].<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Gathers, Payne running for City Council|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/city/gathers-payne-running-for-city-council/article_8af1834a-129a-11e9-b1fb-af7cc2d4ca73.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=January 7, 2019|publishdate=January 7, 2019|accessdate=June 16, 2019}}</ref> | Payne has represented Habitat Virginia on statewide affordable housing issues and volunteers with the [[Charlottesville Low-Income Housing Coalition]].<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Gathers, Payne running for City Council|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/city/gathers-payne-running-for-city-council/article_8af1834a-129a-11e9-b1fb-af7cc2d4ca73.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=January 7, 2019|publishdate=January 7, 2019|accessdate=June 16, 2019}}</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Payne graduated from Albemarle High School. He moved to the city after graduating from the [[College of William & Mary]] in [[2015]] with a degree in government. | Payne graduated from Albemarle High School. He moved to the city after graduating from the [[College of William & Mary]] in [[2015]] with a degree in government. | ||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
Payne has been involved with several Democratic campaigns, including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Perriello Tom Perriello's] 2010 congressional run and several House of Delegates campaigns. He co-founded [[Indivisible Charlottesville]], a progressive political action organization, and is a former co-chair of the [[Charlottesville Democratic Socialists of America]].<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Gathers, Payne running for City Council|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/city/gathers-payne-running-for-city-council/article_8af1834a-129a-11e9-b1fb-af7cc2d4ca73.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=January 7, 2019|publishdate=January 7, 2019|accessdate=June 16, 2019}}</ref> | Payne has been involved with several Democratic campaigns, including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Perriello Tom Perriello's] 2010 congressional run and several House of Delegates campaigns. He co-founded [[Indivisible Charlottesville]], a progressive political action organization, and is a former co-chair of the [[Charlottesville Democratic Socialists of America]].<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Gathers, Payne running for City Council|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/city/gathers-payne-running-for-city-council/article_8af1834a-129a-11e9-b1fb-af7cc2d4ca73.html|author=Staff reports|pageno=|printdate=January 7, 2019|publishdate=January 7, 2019|accessdate=June 16, 2019}}</ref> | ||
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Charlottesville City Council
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| Party | Democrat | |
| For term to start | January 2020 | |
| Term End | January 2023 | |
Biographical Information
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| Place of birth | Virginia | |
| Residence | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Alma mater | College of William & Mary | |
| Campaign $ | VPAP | |
| Contributions $ | VPAP | |
Michael Payne was elected to the Charlottesville City Council on November 5, 2019, placing third in a six-way race. [1]
Payne is a community organizer focusing on affordable housing issues. He announced his campaign on January 8, 2019.[2]
Payne has represented Habitat Virginia on statewide affordable housing issues and volunteers with the Charlottesville Low-Income Housing Coalition.[3]
Early life and education
Payne graduated from Albemarle High School. He moved to the city after graduating from the College of William & Mary in 2015 with a degree in government.
Political career
Payne has been involved with several Democratic campaigns, including Tom Perriello's 2010 congressional run and several House of Delegates campaigns. He co-founded Indivisible Charlottesville, a progressive political action organization, and is a former co-chair of the Charlottesville Democratic Socialists of America.[4]
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City Council Campaign
2019 election for City Council
At a campaign forum on February 23 sponsored by LauraPAC, Payne said he would work to encourage zoning reform in Charlottesville to encourage the development of more housing units within the city. [5]
Key staff members
- Olivia Patton, Campaign Manager [6]
Primary results
| Candidates | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Payne (D) | 3,657 | 24.98 |
| Lloyd Snook (D) | 3,501 | 23.91 |
| Sena Magill (D) | 3,183 | 21.74 |
| Brian Pinkston (D) | 3,073 | 20.99 |
| Bob Fenwick (D) | 1,277 | 8.38 |
| Source: Virginia State Board of Elections[7] | ||
- Voters could select up to three candidate
Policy positions
References
- ↑ Web. Democrats Magill, Snook, Payne sweep City Council race, Nolan Stout, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 5, 2019, retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Gathers, Payne running for City Council, Staff reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, January 7, 2019, retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Gathers, Payne running for City Council, Staff reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, January 7, 2019, retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Gathers, Payne running for City Council, Staff reports, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, January 7, 2019, retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Five Democratic council candidates make their cases at forum, Tyler Hammel, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, February 23, 2019, retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ↑ https://https://www.linkedin.com › olivia-patton-9781175a
- ↑ Web. 2019 June Primary Results - Charlottesville, State Board of Elections, June 11, 2019, retrieved June 12, 2019.
External Links
Images
candidate yard sign
