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Natalie Oschrin

DEMOCRAT

Natalie Oschrin is running for Charlottesville City Council Member, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Natalie is from the Meade Park neighborhood. She has a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in international hospitality and tourism from the University of South Carolina.

Professional background

Natalie is a wedding sales manager for a winery. She used to be a sales and event manager.

Political background

Natalie Oschrin's campaign for city council is her first entry into politics

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to invest in alternative transportation methods besides cars.

Supports prioritizing sidewalks, bike lanes, and other infrastructure.

Wants more bus routes and to increase the number of buses driving those routes.

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Housing & Urban Development

Wants to build more affordable housing in the city.

Supports expanding Pathways to Housing, which provides financial coaching for homebuyers.

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Public Services

Wants to encourage the University of Virginia to build more housing for students to increase density and preserve housing for non-student residents.

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Public Safety

Said, "I want to listen to and work with the community to reduce racial disparities in opportunity & enforcement."

Wants to focus efforts on treating the underlying causes of crime, like poverty and instability.

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Taxes & Budget

Supports city and budget policies that focus on housing & food security, access to health care, and job opportunities.

Wants the University of Virginia to pay a "payment in lieu" of taxes to the city since they don't have to pay property taxes but occupy a lot of city land.

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