On June 16 of this year, Charlottesville City Council voted 4-1 to approve spending of $8.7 million of contingency money on several “community interventions” including $1.2 million on something called a “Clean Team.”
On September 4, 2025, a contract was awarded to Mydatt Services of Louisville, Kentucky for “Ambassador Services.” They were the only bidder on a request for proposals issued on June 27, 2025.
“In an effort to enhance the mall experience for residents, businesses and visitors the City desires to establish an Ambassador pilot program, focused on cleaning, hospitality and safety services in the area generally surrounding the Downtown Mall Area,” reads the background to that request for proposals.”…