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Charlottesville NDS director Kelly Brown to step down; James Freeze named acting director
Summary
Kelly Brown, Director of Neighborhood Development Services, told the Planning Commission she will step down for personal reasons; her last day is June 26, 2026, and James Freeze will serve as acting director during the transition.
Neighborhood Development Services Director Kelly Brown announced her resignation to the Planning Commission and said she will step down for personal reasons with a last day of Friday, June 26, 2026. "I will be stepping down in my role as a director of neighborhood development services for personal reasons," Brown said, thanking commissioners and staff for their support.
Brown told commissioners that day-to-day staff support would continue during the transition and named staff members who will provide continuity: "Dannon and Matt will very capably continue to support you in your needs. James Freeze will be serving as acting director during this transition time," she said.
Why it matters: the director role coordinates planning, code cleanup, and neighborhood services functions that the commission relies on for applications and code amendments. Commissioners thanked Brown for her service during a period of organizational change and confirmed continuity plans for staff support.
Outcome and next steps: Brown's announced departure sets a short transition window; staff indicated that James Freeze would serve as acting director immediately and that routine support to the commission would continue. The commission offered public thanks and wished her well.
Direct quote: "This is coming with some mixed emotions... my last day with the city will be Friday June 26," Brown said during her announcement.
The commission did not take formal action beyond offering thanks and confirming continued staff support.
