On November 2nd, many candidates will be on your ballot, depending on whether you live in the City or the County. C3 created this virtual forum to inform voters about the candidates views on a variety of climate issues. We asked each candidate these nine questions. School board questions varied slightly.

Should cities contribute to climate solutions, and, if so, how?
If elected, would you promote strategies to reduce our climate emissions, and, if so, where do the greatest opportunities exist for reducing them?
Do you have specific strategies that you would like to see implemented?
How would you approach sustainable materials management solutions like composting and recycling in this region?
What role do you see for renewable energy in our community? How would you approach implementing its use, if at all, or increasing it?
How would you describe the relationship between climate action, poverty, and justice in Charlottesville and Albemarle County?
Transportation makes up a significant portion of local climate emissions. What strategies would you suggest to address transportation needs in Charlottesville and Albemarle County?
How would you propose to overcome barriers to energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy in the residential sector?
Do you see opportunities for climate action to be implemented in City and County buildings, including schools?
Tell us what inspires you personally to act on climate, or why action is unnecessary.

Their responses are unedited and shown in their entirety when you click on their photo.

Click candidate photos to read their views on climate!

Charlottesville City Council Candidates

Below are City Council Democratic candidates running in the election for City Council and there are no Republican candidates running in this election.

On the ballot for the November 2nd election are Brian Pinkston (D), Juandiego Wade (D), and Yas Washington (I).

Albemarle County Board of Supervisors

Below are Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Democratic candidates running in the election for Albemarle Board of Supervisors. There are no Republican candidates running in this election.

Ned Gallaway and Diantha McKeel are incumbents while Andrews is seeking the seat that will be vacated by Supervisor Liz Palmer. We have not received responses from Ned Gallaway as of Oct 20, 2021.

Charlottesville City School Board Candidates

Below are City School Board candidates running in the election for City School Board that responded to our questions.

On the ballot for the November 2nd election are Christa Bennett, Emily Dooley, Lisa Larson-Torres, Dom Morse, and Leah Puryear.

Albemarle County School Board Candidates

Below are Albemarle County School Board candidates running in the election for Albemarle County School Board that responded to our survey.

On the ballot for the November 2nd election are Kate Acuff, Graham Paige, and Katrina Callsen. Katrina Callsen had not given us her responses as of October 15, 2021.

We hope you found this helpful!

C3's Virtual Forum on Climate

Click candidate photos to read their views on climate!

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