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Charlottesville revises previous press release, walks back claims...

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I do not know if this has ever happened before, but the city of Charlottesville revised a previous press release and walked back claims last evening related to an ongoing controversy regarding the newly formed Civilian Review Board. Read the previous press release below.  The dust up revolves around the Chief of Police, Dr. RaShall Brackney having the willingness and time to meet with members of the Civilian Review Board. I suggested late last week that someone who isn't being banned from submitting a Freedom of Information Act request as I am submit a request for Brackney's schedule from now through July.  I am told by a source that a FOIA Request has already been submitted seeking that very schedule. It is unclear at this time if the release of the Chief's schedule and availability played any role in the revised press release, nor is it known who crafted the new release. One fascinating passage of the new press rele
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No really, it's a BIG issue...

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On December 30, 2018, The Daily Progress published a report titled, "Charlottesville Police Department seeing a 'mass exodus'. The report noted multiple reasons that police officers were fleeing employment in the city of Charlottesville. Among the stated reasons was a claim that police officers are under-appreciated and "routinely verbally assaulted" per Chief of Police and mega change agent RaShall Brackney. On January 4, 2019, WINA radio host Rob Schilling filed a FOIA request for data on how widespread this issue was.  On January 8, 2019, the city responded to Mr. Schilling, and classified the evidence of the alleged routine harassment of police officers as "criminal investigative files", and stated that the evidence was being withheld entirely.  On January 9, 2019, Schilling shot back, and requested additional information that should have been provided under FOIA law in the initial respo
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Never mix business and pleasure...

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The Virginia Municipal League advises that it isn't a good idea for public servants to mix business and pleasure. 
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Meet us in the Conference Room at 11:30...

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What happens in the Conference Room, stays in the Conference Room. I'd say we're off to a great start .
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New to the job...

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I'm sure you'll catch on fast. In the meantime, read this .
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Don't forget y'all...

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Michael Signer, the former Mayor of Charlottesville has this public service announcement. If you ever want to communicate with public servants, please try to keep in mind that your communications are subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Wink, wink!
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