Author Archives: Brandon Collins for Charlottesville City Council

*** This was written on behalf of the Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice to commemorate and remember the atomic bombings of early August 1945. I wrote this with a great deal of editing and support from CCPJ members Tony … Continue reading →

Proud to announce, in continuing the fight for some of my platform items- the TRAC has formed and ready to push for changes! More stuff and links soon! For now I hope you’ll consider joining us: Next meeting for Transit … Continue reading →

I wholeheartedly endorse the living wage campaign at UVA, and I call on anyone who supported my campaign to join the struggle right now and finally win it all once and for all. (click here to see what that means) … Continue reading →

* Tuesday, January 3rd, 7:00 pm I will be presenting this agenda, and a request from myself, the Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice, and hundreds of Cville residents for an updated resolution devoting the city to peace (item a.). … Continue reading →

Dear friends, It has been a month since the election, and having gotten my ducks back in a row, and having caught my breath I have found the time to send along some thoughts and thanks to all who supported … Continue reading →

VOTE E. BRANDON COLLINS This TUESDAY, November 8th (find your polling place)  A quick reference for loads of details about where I stand on critical issues, but first…   My Platform Jobs- “We Need Jobs and Better Wages!”   ….. … Continue reading →

Here are my responses to the Public Housing Association of Residents Questionnaire. I firmly believe that this is one of the most important community groups in Charlottesville and I am happy and proud to say that I have been able … Continue reading →

Here we go folks, a short video explaining my overall approach to local politics- please feel free to share this everyone you know! and… VOTE E. BRANDON COLLINS Tuesday – November 8th    

The following is a statement, or a speech rather at a press conference on Oct. 27th in the Westhaven neighborhood. Friends- something must be done about our housing crisis, and make no mistake it is a crisis.   As I … Continue reading →

if you support affordable housing and my campaign for City Council feel free to attend! Press Conference Advisory: from: Brandon Collins for City Council (434) 249-3312 brandoncollins@comcast.net when: Thursday, October 27, 1 p.m. where: Westhaven Community Center, 803 Hardy Drive subject: Affordable … Continue reading →