July 1 was the day that many of the laws passed in the 2025 General Assembly Session went into effect. The Virginia Division of Legislative Services prepares a report called “In Due Course” each year that lays out “a selection of legislation passed by the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly that is likely to affect the daily lives of the citizens of Virginia.” Thanks to Erin Monaghan, who keeps us updated on statehouse activities.
Hands Off UVA! Friday 1pm July 4 Rotunda Rally
“Hands Off UVA!!”
The public is invited to gather in urgent interdependence on the 4th of July at 1pm, at the University of Virginia Rotunda Jefferson statue (University Avenue side) for a peaceful rally demonstrating our collective dismay at the forced resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan.
His ousting was an attempted hostile takeover of the University by the federal government that flies in the face of historically struggled-for ideals, values, and civil rights that began 250 years ago.
A range of University and community stakeholders will speak briefly, and then there will be an open mic for public expression (2-minute limit per person). The rally was organized by UPRISE! Creative Collective C’ville and co-sponsored by Indivisible Charlottesville.
“Hands Off UVA!!” Rally at the Rotunda on Friday July at 1pm
The public is invited to gather in urgent interdependence on the 4th of July at 1pm, at the University of Virginia Rotunda Jefferson statue (University Avenue side) for a peaceful rally demonstrating our collective dismay at the forced resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan.
His ousting was an attempted hostile takeover of the University by the federal government that flies in the face of historically struggled-for ideals, values, and civil rights that began 250 years ago.
A range of University and community stakeholders will speak briefly. The rally’s second part will feature an open mic for public expression (2-minute limit per person). The rally was organized by UPRISE! Creative Collective C’ville and co-sponsored by Indivisible Charlottesville.
Call to Action Week of July 1
Thursday, July 3, 5-7 pm come out to the Brazos Tacos lawn at Ix Park for the most fun volunteering you can have — working to defeat the GOP! Canvass, call, text, write postcards, and feel a part of American history in 2025!
Specifically for Abigail for Governor:
Saturday, July 5, Canvassing at 10am and 1pm, leaving from 2407 Jefferson Park Avenue; check in at: https://www.mobilize.us/
Phone and Text Banks:
This Thursday, July 3, at 2pm CD-6 Virtual Textbank – Google Meet
Candidates Running in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Lieutenant Governor
Levar Stoney – https://www.levarstoney.com/
Babur Lateef – https://lateefforva.com/
Aaron Rouse – https://rouseforvirginia.
Victor Salgado – https://www.
Ghazala Hashmi – https://ghazalaforvirginia.
Alexander Bastani – https://
Attorney General
Shannon Taylor – https://shannontaylorva.com/
Jay Jones – https://jayjones.com/
City Council
Juandiego Wade – https://www.juandiegowade.
Brian Pinkston – https://www.
Jen Fleisher – https://www.jenfleisher.com/
This city council race, and only this race, will use ranked-choice voting for the first time in Charlottesville. Rather than voting for just one candidate by filling in a circle, you’ll rank each candidate as either your first, second, or third choice. Your preferred candidate will be ranked #1, your second preferred candidate as #2, and your third preferred candidate as #3… and the top two candidates win. For more details on ranked-choice voting, read this article and/or watch this video.
Buford Precinct will Vote on June 17 at Tonsler Rec Center
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to construction, Buford Middle School will be closed on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, June 17. Instead, please go to Tonsler Recreation Center at 500 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Thanks for voting in the Primary, from 6am to 7pm.
