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:*Addressing [[Charlottesville City Council, 2018-2019|City Council]] at first meeting of new term, January 2, 2018<ref>{{minutes-citycouncil|when=January 2, 2018|id=60199}}</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 00:02, 8 January 2020
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Michael Payne (D) |
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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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Date of birth | September 23, 1992 Age 31 |
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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] At age 27, he is the youngest councilmember in Charlottesville's history since 1922.
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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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]
General election results
Candidates | Votes | % |
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Sena Magill (D) | 8,420 | 25.97 |
Lloyd Snook (D) | 8,133 | 25.08 |
Michael Payne (D) | 7,816 | 24.10 |
Bellamy Brown (I) | 5,736 | 17.69 |
Paul Long (I) | 1,253 | 3.86 |
John Edward Hall (I) | 837 | 2.58 |
Write-In | 232 | 0.72 |
Source: State Board of Elections[7] |
Each voter could vote for up to three candidates.
Primary results
Candidates | Votes | % |
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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[8] |
- Voters could select up to three candidate
Policy positions
Quotes
- This is a new year, and we need to get to the root of structural inequality in the City, not cater to businesses and corporate interests. He recommended structural changes to the City. He said participants will be involved in all City meetings and will be watching closely.
- Addressing City Council at first meeting of new term, January 2, 2018[9]
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. 2015 November General, State Board of Elections, November 6, 2011, retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ↑ Web. 2019 June Primary Results - Charlottesville, State Board of Elections, June 11, 2019, retrieved June 12, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, January 2, 2018.