Gary O'Connell
City Manager
City Hall Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday
Holiday Closures:
New Years, Lee/Jackson Day, MLK Birthday, President's Day, Thomas Jefferson's Birthday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas.
The City Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the City, translating City Council's policies and priorities into action. City Manager Gary B. O'Connell sums up his approach to government operations with this phrase:
"Through teamwork and by focusing on our residents,
we will build a World Class city with great opportunities
for everyone."
A message to our Citizens from Gary... Welcome to our award-winning website www.charlottesville.org!. We’ve put together a lot of useful information for residents, business owners and visitors through America's number one municipal website for America's Number One Place to Live. We have plenty to offer residents here in our World Class City, from the top-notch police and fire departments, to quality neighborhood services, to the abundance of educational and recreational opportunities for our children. Our City is made up of people who care, and programs that work. We're also fortunate to have many unique and diverse neighborhoods that enhance the overall character of our community and make it a special place to live, work, and play. This winning combination is the key to maintaining the high quality of life that has become synonymous with Charlottesville. I hope that you will take a moment to use our site for the information you are looking for. You may even find some useful tidbits you weren't aware of! I encourage you to contact me, or any of the City Manager’s staff to help you with any questions, or comments you might have. Sincerely,
 Gary O'Connell, City Manager
P.O. Box 911
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-970-3101
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Gary O'Connell Biographical Information:
- Thirty years experience in local government
- City Manager since November, 1995
- Deputy City Manager for Charlottesville for 14 years (1981-1995)
- Assistant City Manager for Maryville, Tennessee for 6 years (1975-1981)
- Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Tennessee (1975)
- Graduate of Hampden-Sydney College (1973)
- Grew up in East Tennessee
- Active member of community organizations and boards, including: The United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Charlottesville Rotary Club, Airport Authority, Rivanna Authorities (Solid Waste and Water & Sewer), Visitor's Bureau, Jail Authority and others
- Married with three (3) children
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