Matthew Gillikin
@mtgillikin.bsky.social
trying to figure out what's going on here, co-chair @livablecville.bsky.social
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Matthew Gillikin
@mtgillikin.bsky.social
· Dec 21
As a public service, I am reading Scott Beardsley’s book on higher education.
Just as Beardsley sacrificed a lucrative career at McKinsey to take a $700k a year job as Dean of Darden on his way to the very sketchy appointment as UVA president, I paid $12 for the kindle edition of “Higher Calling.”
Just as Beardsley sacrificed a lucrative career at McKinsey to take a $700k a year job as Dean of Darden on his way to the very sketchy appointment as UVA president, I paid $12 for the kindle edition of “Higher Calling.”
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It’s webinar day! There’s still time to join the 85 people who have signed up for “Inclusionary Zoning: Making it Work in Charlottesville.”
We will see you all at 6:30pm today!
events.humanitix.com/inclusionary...
We will see you all at 6:30pm today!
events.humanitix.com/inclusionary...
Inclusionary Zoning: Making it Work in Charlottesville Webinar, presented by Livable Cville
Learn about making Inclusionary Zoning work in Charlottesville with national and local experts.
events.humanitix.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:18 AM
It’s webinar day! There’s still time to join the 85 people who have signed up for “Inclusionary Zoning: Making it Work in Charlottesville.”
We will see you all at 6:30pm today!
events.humanitix.com/inclusionary...
We will see you all at 6:30pm today!
events.humanitix.com/inclusionary...
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Let’s go!!!!!
Despite several unexpected hurdles, CEA had clear support for this contract.
February 18, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Let’s go!!!!!
Also, I’d like to share a very embarrassing website drcraigkent.com
Dr. Craig Kent – Leader in Academic Medicine and Surgery
Craig Kent, MD, has dedicated his 30-year career to inspirational health system leadership, in each of his roles, expanding patient access, delivering high-quality care, and providing lifesaving treat...
drcraigkent.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Also, I’d like to share a very embarrassing website drcraigkent.com
Many are saying this
February 18, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Many are saying this
Last year Neal Kassel wrote an op-ed in support of Craig Kent titled “Kent and Kibbe are the best leaders UVa Health has had in 40 years”
www.wric.com/news/local-n...
www.wric.com/news/local-n...
www.wric.com
February 18, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Last year Neal Kassel wrote an op-ed in support of Craig Kent titled “Kent and Kibbe are the best leaders UVa Health has had in 40 years”
www.wric.com/news/local-n...
www.wric.com/news/local-n...
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the logic of his position is that you would them abandon those issues and so on and so on until you’ve fully sacrificed a group of vulnerable americans to reactionary bullies for the sake of a percentage point (if that)
Like this. "You must strategically abandon the specific issues that the right has rendered toxic & focus on others."
But then ... why wouldn't the right just be able to do the same thing on those other issues?
But then ... why wouldn't the right just be able to do the same thing on those other issues?
February 18, 2026 at 2:51 AM
the logic of his position is that you would them abandon those issues and so on and so on until you’ve fully sacrificed a group of vulnerable americans to reactionary bullies for the sake of a percentage point (if that)
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The beginning of Ramadan & Lent coincide this year. I like the idea that Muslims & Christians all over the world are entering these seasons of prayer, reflection, penitence, & fasting at the same time. I hope it's a sign of better days to come.
Ramadan Mubarak.
Have a blessed Lent.
Ramadan Mubarak.
Have a blessed Lent.
February 18, 2026 at 4:01 AM
The beginning of Ramadan & Lent coincide this year. I like the idea that Muslims & Christians all over the world are entering these seasons of prayer, reflection, penitence, & fasting at the same time. I hope it's a sign of better days to come.
Ramadan Mubarak.
Have a blessed Lent.
Ramadan Mubarak.
Have a blessed Lent.
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This will be SUPER informative.
If you’re thinking “I’d like to learn more about this important topic from a national and local expert,” well have a I got a treat for you: events.humanitix.com/inclusionary...
Inclusionary Zoning: Making it Work in Charlottesville Webinar, presented by Livable Cville
Learn about making Inclusionary Zoning work in Charlottesville with national and local experts.
events.humanitix.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:41 AM
This will be SUPER informative.
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Important things happening in cville. Add this to your calendar. I am looking forward to learning more about these efforts!
February 17, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Important things happening in cville. Add this to your calendar. I am looking forward to learning more about these efforts!
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this saturday! bring your kids-- we'll have crafts and activities and at least one pokemon encyclopedia 🙏
Important things happening in cville. Add this to your calendar. I am looking forward to learning more about these efforts!
February 18, 2026 at 1:09 AM
this saturday! bring your kids-- we'll have crafts and activities and at least one pokemon encyclopedia 🙏
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Hey #Charlottesville #cville folx. This weekend, Sat Feb 21 from 2-3:30 (with social time afterwards) UCW is hosting a town hall about collective bargaining and keeping UVA honest. Flyer below with an RSVP QR code with more information. Let your folx (esp other unionized folx) know! Tags incoming.
February 18, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Hey #Charlottesville #cville folx. This weekend, Sat Feb 21 from 2-3:30 (with social time afterwards) UCW is hosting a town hall about collective bargaining and keeping UVA honest. Flyer below with an RSVP QR code with more information. Let your folx (esp other unionized folx) know! Tags incoming.
My son’s soccer season started today which I’m happy to report means I’ll once again be spending a lot more time in Hogwaller
February 17, 2026 at 10:55 PM
My son’s soccer season started today which I’m happy to report means I’ll once again be spending a lot more time in Hogwaller
Essential to “work smarter, not harder” is understanding deeply what the “not harder” part entails
February 17, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Essential to “work smarter, not harder” is understanding deeply what the “not harder” part entails
If you’re thinking “I’d like to learn more about this important topic from a national and local expert,” well have a I got a treat for you: events.humanitix.com/inclusionary...
Inclusionary Zoning: Making it Work in Charlottesville Webinar, presented by Livable Cville
Learn about making Inclusionary Zoning work in Charlottesville with national and local experts.
events.humanitix.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:20 PM
If you’re thinking “I’d like to learn more about this important topic from a national and local expert,” well have a I got a treat for you: events.humanitix.com/inclusionary...
I’m at the city council meeting to listen to the Affordable Dwellings Unit Tax Abatement Program Proposal Presentation (yes that’s the title). Underneath all of this is the question of how to Charlottesville’s Inclusionary Zoning policies work well.
February 17, 2026 at 9:19 PM
I’m at the city council meeting to listen to the Affordable Dwellings Unit Tax Abatement Program Proposal Presentation (yes that’s the title). Underneath all of this is the question of how to Charlottesville’s Inclusionary Zoning policies work well.
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This Thursday! Charlottesville included Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) in its new zoning code in hopes of stimulating the development of more affordable housing.
Attend our webinar to learn from national and local experts about making IZ work in Cville
Attend our webinar to learn from national and local experts about making IZ work in Cville
Our next webinar is less than 2 weeks away! Join us on Thursday February 19th at 6:30pm.
We will be learning from @andersem.bsky.social from @sightline.org about how Inclusionary Zoning can make the Charlottesville area more affordable.
Sign up today!
events.humanitix.com/inclusionary...
We will be learning from @andersem.bsky.social from @sightline.org about how Inclusionary Zoning can make the Charlottesville area more affordable.
Sign up today!
events.humanitix.com/inclusionary...
Inclusionary Zoning: Making it Work in Charlottesville Webinar, presented by Livable Cville
Learn about making Inclusionary Zoning work in Charlottesville with national and local experts.
events.humanitix.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:48 PM
This Thursday! Charlottesville included Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) in its new zoning code in hopes of stimulating the development of more affordable housing.
Attend our webinar to learn from national and local experts about making IZ work in Cville
Attend our webinar to learn from national and local experts about making IZ work in Cville
This captures something so quintessential about local government, social media, and political literacy.
February 17, 2026 at 11:37 AM
This captures something so quintessential about local government, social media, and political literacy.
I’ve had a theory for awhile that the current era’s ultra rich will be remembered a hundred years from now mainly as being useless assholes
Extraordinarily wack that these tech zillionaires are not funding modern Carnegie Libraries all over the Bay Area.
Every museum, school, hospital, and library within 100 miles of the intersection of Sand Hill Road and El Camino Real should have a brand new wing named for one of these dudes.
Every museum, school, hospital, and library within 100 miles of the intersection of Sand Hill Road and El Camino Real should have a brand new wing named for one of these dudes.
pretty stunning chart
February 17, 2026 at 12:39 AM
I’ve had a theory for awhile that the current era’s ultra rich will be remembered a hundred years from now mainly as being useless assholes
This is the sort of political chess master shit I live for
This is a nice move in an interview www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...
February 16, 2026 at 9:12 PM
This is the sort of political chess master shit I live for
Yep! And no finger pointing was necessary in the first place!
February 16, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Yep! And no finger pointing was necessary in the first place!
I do appreciate that local media has largely gotten it right that the blame falls on CCS, not CEA. The facts make that clear.
February 16, 2026 at 12:52 PM
I do appreciate that local media has largely gotten it right that the blame falls on CCS, not CEA. The facts make that clear.
You’re spot on! And also CEA had no interest in this becoming a very public dispute - that was all on the school division
February 16, 2026 at 12:51 PM
You’re spot on! And also CEA had no interest in this becoming a very public dispute - that was all on the school division
From this dailyprogress.com/news/local/e...
Charlottesville agrees to school support staff raise after nearly backing out of deal
It was a weekend of finger-pointing, letter-writing and deal-breaking after Charlottesville School Board nearly backed out of a deal with its teachers union.
dailyprogress.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM
From this dailyprogress.com/news/local/e...