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Sally Duncan has lived in Albemarle County for 10 years. She is a high school history teacher at the Renaissance School and has five children, three of whom are currently still in Albemarle County Public Schools. She and her husband rent a house in Earlysville. Duncan received an undergraduate degree in American Studies from the University of Virginia in 2020 and earned a graduate degree in Religious Studies in 2023.

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Sally is a high school history teacher at the Renaissance School. She previously worked as a substitute teacher with Albemarle County Public Schools.

Sally Duncan's campaign for Albemarle County Supervisor, Jack Jouett District, is her first entry into politics. She previously served four years on Charlottesville's Historic Resources Committee and has also served on her local Library Board in Michigan.

Supports increasing apprenticeship opportunities and aligning technical training with industry needs.

Supports streamlining the development process, updating regulations for small businesses, and ensuring commercial space for business growth.

Supports economic development and a diversified tax base to make Albemarle County affordable and accessible.

Economy

Believes supporting economic development will stop rising property taxes.

Believes in not balancing the budget "on the backs of homeowners and landlords."

Believes in supporting economic development and a diversified tax base to make Albemarle County affordable and accessible.

Supports increasing the number of homes through planned development to avoid "out of control development and sprawl."

Supports increasing land in the Community Land Trust.

Wants to improve developer incentives to create more affordable homes.

Plans to update the zoning map to align with the Comprehensive Plan and ensure optimal density.

Supports preserving and increasing "deeply affordable housing such as mobile homes."

Supports protecting current affordable housing by renovating and improving energy efficiency.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports improving public transit access to Albemarle High School.

Supports creating a safe and comfortable pedestrian network, safe biking areas, and reliable public transit.

Supports improving public transit to reduce traffic and greenhouse gas emissions.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Opposes local government involvement in federal immigration enforcement.

Public Safety

Supports preserving dirt roads for runners and mountain biking, and creating a network of connected trails for walking, biking, and running.

Public Services

Supports reducing carbon emissions by cutting down on commute times.

Supports protecting streams and waterways.

Supports funding the Climate Action Fund.

Supports regulations for stream protection during development, preserving family farms, and using environmentally friendly farming practices.

Supports planning for climate resiliency and preparing for volatile weather changes.

Energy & the Environment

- The board of supervisors collaborates to establish and carry out county policies, including setting local tax rates, approving land use plans, and managing the county budget.  
- Board members are responsible for appointing county officials and overseeing key areas such as education, public safety, environmental regulations, business policies, and transportation systems.  
- Each supervisor typically represents a specific district within the county.  
- In Virginia, most supervisors are elected in partisan races during odd-numbered years and serve four-year terms.