Matthew Gillikin
@mtgillikin.bsky.social
trying to figure out what's going on here, co-chair @livablecville.bsky.social
Some more good news regarding Virginia universities
The Supreme Court of Virginia has ruled and the Youngkin appointees who were voted down by the Senate from our college boards will NOT be taking their seats! This is a victory of enormous significance to the legislative branch and a reminder that we have no Kings in Virginia!
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Some more good news regarding Virginia universities
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Sure you don't mean the stretch of Monticello where all the streetlights are out?
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Sure you don't mean the stretch of Monticello where all the streetlights are out?
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Or the stretch of Garrett where all the streetlights are out?
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Or the stretch of Garrett where all the streetlights are out?
Tour de force editorial on why Spanberger is correct to claim that as currently constituted the BOV cannot legally choose the next president.
dailyprogress.com/opinion/colu...
dailyprogress.com/opinion/colu...
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Tour de force editorial on why Spanberger is correct to claim that as currently constituted the BOV cannot legally choose the next president.
dailyprogress.com/opinion/colu...
dailyprogress.com/opinion/colu...
Important perspective
Report: Oyster Cracker–Wise, Nation Doing Pretty Good https://theonion.com/report-oyster-cracker-wise-nation-doing-pretty-good-1819578214/
November 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Important perspective
Relevant to Charlottesville
Under capitalism, housing prices are set by supply and demand and housing is allocated by people’s ability to pay.
In the absence of brand new homes for them to buy, the wealthy will bid up the price of the best available existing homes and renovate them into luxury.
In the absence of brand new homes for them to buy, the wealthy will bid up the price of the best available existing homes and renovate them into luxury.
A Historic Victorian in San Francisco Is Meticulously Transformed Into a Modern Family Home - Dwell
www.dwell.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Relevant to Charlottesville
If you’re looking for a good summary of the many things that happened this week regarding UVA’s BOV, Jim Ryan, and the governors, @infocville.bsky.social has an excellent write up: open.substack.com/pub/communit...
November 15, 2025: The UVA Faculty Senate calls for Rector and Vice Rector to resign as well as a pause to presidential search
Plus: Former President Ryan provides his account of how he was pressured to resign
open.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
If you’re looking for a good summary of the many things that happened this week regarding UVA’s BOV, Jim Ryan, and the governors, @infocville.bsky.social has an excellent write up: open.substack.com/pub/communit...
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Seen in the wild…#TDOR this Thursday, November 20. Join us downtown at 6 PM.
November 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Seen in the wild…#TDOR this Thursday, November 20. Join us downtown at 6 PM.
The skate park has become my kids favorite place to hang out. Another great example of what happens when we invest in public goods.
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The skate park has become my kids favorite place to hang out. Another great example of what happens when we invest in public goods.
Ostensibly this was to go to a soccer game, but really I wanted to explore Albemarle County’s de facto development area.
Any recommendations for a place to get lunch in Waynesboro? Will be over there today.
November 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Ostensibly this was to go to a soccer game, but really I wanted to explore Albemarle County’s de facto development area.
Any recommendations for a place to get lunch in Waynesboro? Will be over there today.
November 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Any recommendations for a place to get lunch in Waynesboro? Will be over there today.
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Last words from the inspirational disability activist, Alice Wong.
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Last words from the inspirational disability activist, Alice Wong.
Great 🧵 from @stevenljohnson.org that does a nice job of framing some of the key issues around BOV reform
I just finished up the commitments for my day job (an employer for whom I do not speak for or represent ), so I finally have the time to weight in a Question of the Day about UVa governance: how can we keep this kind of mess from happening ever again?
👇🏽 this is just the start of the fireworks for today 👇🏽
November 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Great 🧵 from @stevenljohnson.org that does a nice job of framing some of the key issues around BOV reform
🔥🔥🔥
"The Cavalier Daily corresponded with former Rector Robert Hardie, whose term ended June 30, regarding the two accounts. He confirmed that he agreed with Ryan’s account.
'I concur fully with President Ryan’s recollection of events,' Hardie said."
Welp
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
'I concur fully with President Ryan’s recollection of events,' Hardie said."
Welp
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
Ryan and Sheridan provide full accounts of Ryan’s resignation. They differ significantly
“I concur fully with President Ryan’s recollection of events,” former Board Rector Robert Hardie said.
www.cavalierdaily.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
🔥🔥🔥
Let’s go!!!
Resolution calling for resignations of Rector & Vice Rector passes, 41 – 17 – 2.
November 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Let’s go!!!
Spanberger spooking Youngkin and Sheridan and setting up Jim Ryan for the takedown is bringing me a lot of joy right now. We are in the find out phase and I love it.
UVA Pres. Ryan's letter isn't just about the DOJ though. It credibly details dubious conduct from many people who were supposed to put UVA's interests first and didn't (likely because they agreed with DOJ's far-right pressure campaign): the Board, the AG, outside counsel, etc.
Mafia governance in action
"the only offer on the table was that I needed to resign by 5pm that day or the DOJ would basically rain hell on UVA... If I did not resign that day, I was told that the DOJ would extract/block hundreds of millions of dollars from UVA before they would even negotiate."
"the only offer on the table was that I needed to resign by 5pm that day or the DOJ would basically rain hell on UVA... If I did not resign that day, I was told that the DOJ would extract/block hundreds of millions of dollars from UVA before they would even negotiate."
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Spanberger spooking Youngkin and Sheridan and setting up Jim Ryan for the takedown is bringing me a lot of joy right now. We are in the find out phase and I love it.
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Bingo
Every "population crisis" article in western media is just "WHERE ARE THE WHITE BABIES" in disguise and we absolutely do not have to give any credence to any of them
November 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Bingo
Let’s do this in Virginia
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Let’s do this in Virginia
Had a great time at the @livablecville.bsky.social social this evening. Met a number of people for the first time and even the mayor showed up! Much thanks to @griesar.bsky.social for creating such a great space to bring people together @brazos.bsky.social.
November 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Had a great time at the @livablecville.bsky.social social this evening. Met a number of people for the first time and even the mayor showed up! Much thanks to @griesar.bsky.social for creating such a great space to bring people together @brazos.bsky.social.
Cry more Glenn www.wric.com/news/politic...
www.wric.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Cry more Glenn www.wric.com/news/politic...
This is the most Terry McAuliffe thing possible virginiamercury.com/briefs/forme...
Former Gov. McAuliffe joins pro-natural gas group as national co-chair • Virginia Mercury
Terry McAuliffe to promote natural gas as a route to long-term energy reliability as renewable energy sources are built out.
virginiamercury.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
This is the most Terry McAuliffe thing possible virginiamercury.com/briefs/forme...
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CORRECTION: Only 3 more seats open in July '26, the 4th is already vacant. I regret the error
The rest of my conjecture/analysis stands. All those involved (general assembly leadership, new Gov) are strongly signaling that BOV governance changes broadly, & at UVA specifically, are a high priority
The rest of my conjecture/analysis stands. All those involved (general assembly leadership, new Gov) are strongly signaling that BOV governance changes broadly, & at UVA specifically, are a high priority
There are only 3 board members whose terms expire in July. So, in the normal course of business, the BOV is majority Youngkin-appointed through July 2027
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
CORRECTION: Only 3 more seats open in July '26, the 4th is already vacant. I regret the error
The rest of my conjecture/analysis stands. All those involved (general assembly leadership, new Gov) are strongly signaling that BOV governance changes broadly, & at UVA specifically, are a high priority
The rest of my conjecture/analysis stands. All those involved (general assembly leadership, new Gov) are strongly signaling that BOV governance changes broadly, & at UVA specifically, are a high priority
Hope to see you this evening!
Come join us today from 5-7pm at Ix @brazos.bsky.social!
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Hope to see you this evening!
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whooooooo!!!🎉
Local media is calling it: Katie Wilson will be the next mayor of Seattle.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 AM
whooooooo!!!🎉
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Charlottesville is accepting applications for boards and commissions until November 17th (5 more days!). Consider applying - these are a great way to make a positive impact on the city.
www.charlottesville.gov/civicalerts....
www.charlottesville.gov/civicalerts....
Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions Until November 17!
Want to get involved in your city? Apply to be on a board or commission! Applications are due by November 17.
www.charlottesville.gov
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Charlottesville is accepting applications for boards and commissions until November 17th (5 more days!). Consider applying - these are a great way to make a positive impact on the city.
www.charlottesville.gov/civicalerts....
www.charlottesville.gov/civicalerts....