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Council elects Juan Diego Wade mayor, selects Natalie Ostrin as vice mayor

Charlottesville City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

At its January organizational meeting, Charlottesville City Council re-elected Juan Diego Wade as mayor and appointed Natalie Ostrin vice mayor; both were chosen by 5–0 roll-call votes. Council then recessed briefly before resuming a work session on environmental regulations.

Charlottesville City Council held its January organizational meeting and, by roll-call votes, chose Juan Diego Wade to continue as mayor and Natalie Ostrin to serve as vice mayor for two‑year terms ending Dec. 31, 2027.

Council opened nominations for mayor and, after a nomination and second,…

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