University of Virginia Library

Three-Day Fast

The Council was requested on a
number of occasions to respond to
these proposals, and only after a
number of citizens fasted for three
days did they finally state that they
were opposed to a Fair Housing
Ordinance, and the other proposals
presented.

The mayor and several other
members of the Council say they
feel harassed and intimidated by
the continuing presence of groups
proposing steps towards a possible
racial harmony in Charlottesville.

But pressure from both residents
and members of the University will
probably increase this year if no
action is taken.