On March 16, 2020, the Charlottesville City Council held a historic meeting at which most of the public participants were at home, isolating themselves from others as part of our community's response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Four out of the five Councilors were present in City Council chambers, as were most of the senior staff. At a time when officials are pleading with people to stay home, Council moved forward with business - though none it was as usual.