Catie Ratliff, Author at C-VILLE Weekly

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Next steps for community partners unclear amid shuttering of UVA’s DEI office

Almost two weeks after the University of Virginia Board of Visitors issued a resolution dissolving the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, there are more questions than answers about what […]

Catie Ratliff | March 19, 2025

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Albemarle County weighing two tax increases

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors is in the midst of budget season, with a draft budget of $642,386,163. To balance the budget for fiscal year 2026, the county has […]

Catie Ratliff | March 19, 2025

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Ron Sanchez not returning as UVA men’s basketball head coach next season

The University of Virginia men’s basketball team will be under new leadership next season, with the athletics department opting not to retain interim Head Coach Ron Sanchez, as announced March […]

Catie Ratliff | March 19, 2025

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City Council discusses Parks & Rec Master Plan

Charlottesville City Council took a break from the FY26 budget at its March 17 meeting to review the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The agenda will inform what the city […]

Catie Ratliff | March 19, 2025

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Draft city budget prioritizes education, affordable housing, and transportation

The (projected) numbers are in. Under the draft proposal presented to City Council on March 4, Charlottesville’s budget will total $264,474,183 for fiscal year 2026. Despite a nearly 5 percent […]

Catie Ratliff | March 12, 2025

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UVA BOV dissolves Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

During a March 7 meeting, the University of Virginia Board of Visitors voted unanimously to dissolve the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and its Center for Community Partnerships. The two-page […]

Catie Ratliff | March 12, 2025

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City and county schools hold firm on inclusionary policies despite federal pressure

Charlottesville City and Albemarle County Public Schools remain committed to their current curriculum, despite federal pressure to end diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Opposition to DEI has emerged as a […]

Catie Ratliff | March 5, 2025

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UVA calls for shelter in place twice in two days

Update: Nyeem Hill was taken into custody by VSP with the assistance of ACPD on March 5. He has been charged with eluding, obstruction, two felony counts of hit and […]

Catie Ratliff | March 5, 2025

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UVA Health CEO Craig Kent resigns following special board of visitors meeting

UVA Health CEO Craig Kent resigned on February 25. His resignation comes after a months-long investigation into Kent and School of Medicine Dean Melina Kibbe, prompted by a publicly released […]

Catie Ratliff | March 5, 2025

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UVA Board of Visitors voted to continue care for trans youth, but the future remains uncertain

The University of Virginia Board of Visitors voted February 21 to continue providing gender-affirming care for youth “in a manner compliant with existing law”—with some caveats. Trans rights and health […]

Catie Ratliff | February 26, 2025