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Charlottesville council certifies closed session, appoints two to Planning Commission

Charlottesville City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

At a special meeting, the Charlottesville City Council moved into a closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to consider prospective Planning Commission nominees, certified the closed session and appointed Josh Karp and Ross Hartis to the Planning Commission by voice vote.

The Charlottesville City Council convened a special meeting, moved into a closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to consider prospective Planning Commission nominees, certified the closed session and voted to appoint two individuals to the Planning Commission before adjourning.

The presiding official opened the meeting, saying, "I called the Charlottesville, city council special meeting to order," and asked the clerk to call the roll. Madam Clerk called the names of Councilor Fletcher, Vice Mayor Ochsner, Councilor Payne, Councilor Snook and Mayor Wade; members answered affirmatively, establishing a full council presence.

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