Let's Talk Albemarle
Let’s Talk Albemarle seeks to foster community participation through the exploration of important topics in Albemarle County. Serena Gruia, host and public engagement coordinator, designs each conversation to make local government interesting and accessible for our community.
We invite community members to share constructive feedback, submit topic ideas, and ask questions. Call or email Serena at 434-296-5841 x3274 or [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 30 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Meet Your Local Government: Emily Peliccia
Ready for another deep dive into the lives of local leaders? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Emily Pelliccia, Deputy Chief of Community Risk & Resilience. From fire and rescue to community e…
Meet Your Local Government: Jamie Powers
We're back with another installment of our "Meet Your Local Government" podcast series. Jamie Powers, the Climate Protection Program Manager, sat down with us and shared his passions, from playing mu…
Meet Your Local Government: Jeff Richardson
Ever wondered who the people behind local government are? Our new series on the "Let's Talk Albemarle" podcast aims to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the people who help shape our community. Jo…
Let's Talk about Climate Resilience
Episode Notes
- Project Website: https://engage.albemarle.org/resilient-together
- Project Newsletter Sign-Up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/NlzZgNT/resilient
- Report Summary: Preparing for Resi…
Let's Talk about Move Safely Blue Ridge
Episode Notes
Move Safely Blue Ridge is the region’s plan to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries for all road users through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. Learn about t…
AC44 Chapter by Chapter: Rural Area Land Use
Episode Notes
Chapter by Chapter is a series on our podcast in which we introduce and review the draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. We’ll discuss land use, housing, environmental stewardship, …
AC44 Chapter by Chapter: Development Areas Land Use
Episode Notes
Chapter by Chapter is a series on our podcast in which we introduce and review the draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. We’ll discuss land use, housing, environmental stewardship, …
S2E1 - Let's Talk about Solarize Virginia
Yay! Season Two of Let's Talk Albemarle is FINALLY HERE!!!
Episode Notes
Katie VanLangen, co-executive director of LEAP, the Local Energy Alliance Program, and Gabe Dayley, Albemarle County's Climate…
S1E10 - Community Voices Audio Project #1: How can we accommodate growth in our community?
Introducing the Community Voices Audio Project. The intention of this project is to create a platform for community members to share their experiences and knowledge so that together we may build a de…
S1E9 - Let's Talk About the Comprehensive Plan
In this episode, we'll learn about the Comprehensive Plan Update (AC44). This is a great introduction to understanding what the Plan is, how it's developed, and what it’s used for. We’ll also get som…
S1E8 - Let's Talk About Climate Action
In this episode, we’ll learn about the Climate Protection Program, what’s next for the Climate Action Plan, and get a glimpse into the future of Albemarle County if we realize all of the goals associ…
S1E7 - Let's Talk About the Albemarle County Police Department
This episode is part of a live fireside chat-type community event associated with the promotion of Colonel Sean Reeves to Chief of Police. Our host is my boss and the director of Communications and P…
S1E6 - Let's Talk About the Proposed FY23 Budget
About the Show
Welcome to Let’s Talk Albemarle. I’m your host, Serena Gruia. I’m the public engagement coordinator with Albemarle County in beautiful central Virginia. Every day I learn more about lo…
S1E5 - Let's Talk About Pickleball
Episode Notes
If you’ve been listening to our podcast you know that I like to shine a light on collaboration and ways to participate in local decision making. Pickleball at Darden Towe is a particula…
S1E4 - Let's Talk About the Yancey Community Center
Episode Notes
The B.F. Yancey Elementary School officially closed in June of 2017. Almost two years later, the Yancey School Community Center opened in the former school building. This innovative mod…
S1E3 - Let's Talk About Environmental Stewardship in Our Backyards
Episode Notes
In this episode, we’ll have a conversation with Christine Putnam that ranges from biodiversity to composting to the importance of turning off your outside lights at night. We’ll also ad…
S1E2 - Let's Talk About the Rio Corridor Plan
In this Episode
Let's talk about how to design infrastructure that truly serves the community, the benefits and engineering considerations of roundabouts, and the next steps for the corridor.
Learn M…
S1E1 - Let's Talk About the Rio Corridor Plan
In this Episode
Let's talk about the history of the corridor and the challenges and opportunities associated with the current conditions.
Learn More
For more information about the Rio Corridor Plan, …