CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A vote has been tabled until further notice, but several people asked City Council to not approve spending for proposed changes at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.
According to a statement from Afton Schneider, the city’s communications director, Superintendent Col. Martin Kumer requested more time to review proposed bids to set construction costs. The statement goes on to says that City Manager Sam Sanders is working with ACRJ officials to set up a new date for a vote.
Everyone who spoke about the jail during public comment asked Council to vote no, including Rosia Parker, activist and member of the People’s Project…