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O'Brien moved to the area in the late 1960s. After moving to Charlottesville, she joined the Women's League of Voters and was appointed Treasurer. | O'Brien moved to the area in the late 1960s. After moving to Charlottesville, she joined the Women's League of Voters and was appointed Treasurer. | ||
Through her political work, O’Brien met former mayor Francis Fife, who would eventually become her second husband.<ref name="mayorsville" /> | |||
O'Brien was honored in 1993 by the [[Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce]] with a [[Paul Goodloe McIntire Citizenship Award]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Paul Goodloe McIntire Citizenship Award|url=http://cvillechamber.com/chamber/annual-chamber-awards/paul-goodloe-mcintire-citizenship-award/|author=|work=Website|publisher=Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=November 13, 2017}}</ref> | |||
Though she was not on [[City Council]] when the decision was made to create the [[downtown mall]], one of O'Brien's first official duties was to receive the last brick. {{fact}} | ==City Councilship== | ||
In 1976, O'Brien was elected mayor. Like former Mayor [[David Brown]] and former Mayor [[Mike Signer]], O'Brien was selected to lead Council beginning with her first term. During her term, O’Brien advocated for a less siloed local government and increased citizen participation. She campaigned against Meadowcreek Parkway, now known as the John Warner Parkway, and successfully delayed its construction for decades. She also pushed for Fashion Square Mall to be constructed in Albemarle County instead of in the city. Though she was not on [[City Council]] when the decision was made to create the [[downtown mall]], one of O'Brien's first official duties was to receive the last brick. {{fact}} While mayor, O’Brien also met Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip of England.<ref>Branigan, Michelle Marie (December 1998). ''A Biography of Frances Brand, an American Painter and Social Activist'' (PhD). Indiana University.</ref> | |||
==Other political activities== | ==Other political activities== | ||
O'Brien served on [[Citizens for a United Community]].<ref>Charlottesville City Council Minutes. 7 Apr. 2003. City of Charlottesville, Virginia. 24 Mar. 2009 <http://weblink.charlottesville.org/DocView.aspx?id=307384>.</ref> | O'Brien served on [[Citizens for a United Community]].<ref>Charlottesville City Council Minutes. 7 Apr. 2003. City of Charlottesville, Virginia. 24 Mar. 2009 <http://weblink.charlottesville.org/DocView.aspx?id=307384>.</ref> | ||
O'Brien served for 17 years as the Executive Director of the [[Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission]], and | O'Brien served for 17 years as the Executive Director of the [[Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission]], and as a member of the [[Planning Commission]]. Nancy currently{{when}} serves on the Department of Housing Authority and Community Development Board and the Virginia Housing Development Authority Board. She is also the chair of the Advisory Committee for the Virginia Community Capital Bank.<ref name="dpv" /> | ||
O'Brien founded the [[Leadership Legacy PAC]] to assist area women run for state and local office.<ref name="dpv">[http://www.vademocrats.org/volunteers/details/nancy_obrien/ Profile], Democratic Party of Virginia, retrieved 18 Jul 2009.</ref> | O'Brien founded the [[Leadership Legacy PAC]] to assist area women to run for state and local office.<ref name="dpv">[http://www.vademocrats.org/volunteers/details/nancy_obrien/ Profile], Democratic Party of Virginia, retrieved 18 Jul 2009.</ref> | ||
O'Brien also served on Virginia's Board of Housing and Urban Development.{{fact}} | O'Brien also served on Virginia's Board of Housing and Urban Development.{{fact}} | ||
At a gathering of former mayors and former vice mayors in September 2015, O'Brien said the contemporary government in Charlottesville has too many committees. <ref name="gathering">{{cite web|title=Former mayors and vice mayors offer advice to City Council|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/21955-charlottesville-mayor-roundtable/?fb_action_ids=10153235928574397&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_ref=.Ve4KzlZoPFU.like|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=September 7, 2015|accessdate=November 13, 2017}}</ref> | At a gathering of former mayors and former vice mayors in September 2015, O'Brien said the contemporary government in Charlottesville has too many committees.<ref name="gathering">{{cite web|title=Former mayors and vice mayors offer advice to City Council|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/21955-charlottesville-mayor-roundtable/?fb_action_ids=10153235928574397&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_ref=.Ve4KzlZoPFU.like|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=September 7, 2015|accessdate=November 13, 2017}}</ref> | ||
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| Nancy O'Brien | ||
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 Nancy O'Brien in May 2012 |
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| Term Start | 1976 | |
| Term End | 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Barbour | |
| Succeeded by | Laurence Brunton | |
| Term Start | 1976 | |
| Term End | 2000 | |
Biographical Information
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| Spouse | Francis Fife | |
Nancy O'Brien (b. 1936) served one term as a member of the city council (1976 to 1980),[1] was the first woman to serve as mayor of Charlottesville (1976-1978)[2] and is a member of the Charlottesville Democratic Committee.[3]
Biography
O'Brien moved to the area in the late 1960s. After moving to Charlottesville, she joined the Women's League of Voters and was appointed Treasurer.
Through her political work, O’Brien met former mayor Francis Fife, who would eventually become her second husband.[2]
O'Brien was honored in 1993 by the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce with a Paul Goodloe McIntire Citizenship Award.[4]
City Councilship
In 1976, O'Brien was elected mayor. Like former Mayor David Brown and former Mayor Mike Signer, O'Brien was selected to lead Council beginning with her first term. During her term, O’Brien advocated for a less siloed local government and increased citizen participation. She campaigned against Meadowcreek Parkway, now known as the John Warner Parkway, and successfully delayed its construction for decades. She also pushed for Fashion Square Mall to be constructed in Albemarle County instead of in the city. Though she was not on City Council when the decision was made to create the downtown mall, one of O'Brien's first official duties was to receive the last brick. [citation needed] While mayor, O’Brien also met Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip of England.[5]
Other political activities
O'Brien served on Citizens for a United Community.[6]
O'Brien served for 17 years as the Executive Director of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, and as a member of the Planning Commission. Nancy currently[when?] serves on the Department of Housing Authority and Community Development Board and the Virginia Housing Development Authority Board. She is also the chair of the Advisory Committee for the Virginia Community Capital Bank.[3]
O'Brien founded the Leadership Legacy PAC to assist area women to run for state and local office.[3]
O'Brien also served on Virginia's Board of Housing and Urban Development.[citation needed]
At a gathering of former mayors and former vice mayors in September 2015, O'Brien said the contemporary government in Charlottesville has too many committees.[1]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Web. Former mayors and vice mayors offer advice to City Council, Sean Tubbs, News Article, Charlottesville Tomorrow, September 7, 2015, retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 'Mayorsville: Here, everybody's a mayor', 10 Aug. 2006. Lisa Provence. The Hook. 2 May 2009.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Profile, Democratic Party of Virginia, retrieved 18 Jul 2009.
- ↑ Web. Paul Goodloe McIntire Citizenship Award, Website, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ↑ Branigan, Michelle Marie (December 1998). A Biography of Frances Brand, an American Painter and Social Activist (PhD). Indiana University.
- ↑ Charlottesville City Council Minutes. 7 Apr. 2003. City of Charlottesville, Virginia. 24 Mar. 2009 <http://weblink.charlottesville.org/DocView.aspx?id=307384>.