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  2. Government

    1. Boards & Commissions
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Board of Architectural Review
      3. Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority
      4. Planning Commission
      5. ...More Boards and Commissions
        1. Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority
        2. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
        3. Board of Zoning Appeals
        4. Building Code Board of Appeals
        5. CAT Advisory Board
        6. Charlottesville Economic Development Authority
        7. Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority
        8. Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Commission
        9. Citizen's Transportation Advisory Committee
        10. Community Development Block Grant Task Force
        11. Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT)
        12. Electoral Board
        13. Historic Resources Committee
        14. Housing Advisory Committee
        15. Human Rights Commission
        16. JAUNT
        17. Jefferson Area Board for Aging Advisory Council
        18. Jefferson Area Board for Aging Board of Directors
        19. Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board
        20. Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Board
        21. Measurement and Solutions Group
        22. Minority Business Commission
        23. Metropolitan Planning Organization
        24. Monticello Area Community Action Agency Board
        25. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
        26. Personnel Appeals Board
        27. Piedmont Virginia Community College Board
        28. PLACE Design Task Force
        29. Police Civilian Review Board
        30. Region Ten Community Services Board
        31. Retirement Commission
        32. Ridge Street Priority Neighborhood Task Force
        33. Rivanna Solid Waste Authority
        34. Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
        35. Sister Cities Commission
        36. Social Services Advisory Board
        37. Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission
        38. Towing Advisory Board
        39. Tree Commission
        40. Vendor Appeals Board
        41. Water Resources Protection Program Advisory
        42. Youth Council
    2. City Calendars
    3. City Code
    4. City Council
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. City Council Records
      3. Council Meeting Procedures
      4. Online Matters by the Public
      5. Request to Speak
      6. Useful Information
      7. Vision Statement
        1. Strategic Plan
    5. City Management
      1. City Manager's Staff Contacts
      2. Deputy City Managers
      3. Initiatives Managed by City Manager
    6. Departments A-H
      1. Animal Control
      2. Budget
        1. Archived Budget Documents
        2. Budget Progress Reports
        3. Budget Work Sessions
        4. Budget Explorer
      3. City Assessor
        1. Assessment Neighborhood Maps
        2. Land Books
        3. Applications & Forms
          1. Income & Expense Forms
          2. Assessment Appeal Application Form
          3. Tax Abatement Application
      4. City Attorney
      5. City Treasurer
        1. DMV Select
        2. Dog Tags
        3. FOIA
        4. Mortgage Companies
        5. Parking Tickets
          1. Parking Ticket Appeals
          2. Parking Ticket Waiver
          3. Violation Fees
        6. Passports
          1. Passport Photos
        7. Payment Methods
          1. Automated Payment Plan
          2. Pay Bills Online
            1. Unsupported Systems & Browsers
        8. Personal Property Taxes
          1. Pay Personal Property Taxes
        9. Property Transfers & Sales
        10. Real Estate Taxes
        11. Trash, Recycling & Leaf Collection
          1. Annual Trash Decals
          2. Individual Trash Decals
          3. Where to Buy Trash Stickers
        12. Zone Parking Permits
          1. Residential Permit Parking Zone City Ordinance
      6. Commissioner of Revenue
        1. Business License Taxes
        2. Business Personal Property Tax
        3. Federal Income Taxes
        4. FOIA
        5. Forms Index
        6. Meals & Lodging Taxes
        7. Personal Property Taxes
        8. Real Estate Tax Relief
        9. Rent Relief
        10. Virginia State Income Taxes
      7. Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
        1. Victim / Witness Assistance Program
          1. Upcoming Events
      8. Communications
        1. Charlottesville Community Media Center
          1. CPA-TV
          2. Cville360
          3. Streaming
        2. City Holiday Schedule
        3. Coronavirus
          1. COVID-19 Cases in the Area
        4. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
          1. Downloads
          2. FOIA Confirmation
          3. FOIA Costs
          4. FOIA Rights
          5. Our FOIA Responsibilities
          6. Requesting Records
          7. Submit a FOIA Request
          8. Types of Records
        5. Grand Illumination
        6. Social Media
        7. Traffic Advisories / Sidewalk Closures
        8. ZOOM Webinars
      9. Courts
        1. Charlottesville Circuit Court
        2. General District Court
        3. Marriage License Information
        4. Online Resources
        5. Payments
        6. Protected Order Filing
        7. Request Copies
        8. Traffic & Criminal Fees Information
          1. Community Service
      10. Economic Development
        1. Business Assistance
          1. Advancing Charlottesville Entrepreneurs (ACE)
          2. Charlottesville Match
          3. Financing a Small Business
            1. Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)
            2. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan Programs
            3. Virginia Small Business Financing Authority
          4. Minority Business Assistance
          5. Online Small Business Seminars
          6. Starting a Small Business
        2. Business Data
        3. Charlottesville Economic Development Authority
        4. Downtown Job Center
          1. BANK ON of Greater Charlottesville
          2. Employer Services
            1. IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS
          3. Home to Hope
            1. Peer Support Groups
            2. Resources & Partners
            3. Meet The Staff
          4. Job Seeker Services
        5. Economic-Development Authority
        6. Parking Information
          1. Monthly Parking
          2. On-Street Parking
          3. Parking Advisory Panel
          4. Parking Garages
            1. Discount Daily Parking
            2. New Parking Equipment
          5. Parking Permits
          6. Private Parking Options Downtown
          7. Strategic Planning
          8. Surface Lots
        7. Sign Up for OED News and Updates
        8. Reports
      11. Finance
        1. Financial Reports
      12. Fire
        1. CFD Administration
        2. Contact Information
        3. Fire Marshal
          1. Fire Marshal - School Information
        4. Fire Safety Tips
        5. Free Smoke Alarm
        6. Join CFD
        7. Press Releases
        8. PulsePoint AED Registration
        9. Services
      13. Housing & Redevelopment
        1. CDBG & HOME Programs
          1. CDBG & HOME Funding Proposal
          2. HOME Application Form FY 2022-2023
        2. Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund
        3. Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority
        4. Housing Data & Reports
        5. Programs for Homeowners & Renters
        6. Section 3 Creating Economic Opportunity
      14. Human Resources
        1. Employment
        2. Employee Benefits
        3. Salary Information
      15. Human Rights
        1. Human Rights Documents
      16. Human Services
        1. Community Attention Foster Families
          1. Become a Foster Parent
          2. Current Foster Parent Information
        2. Community-Based Services
          1. Community Attention Youth Internship
          2. Teens GIVE Service-Learning
        3. Community Initiatives
          1. Black Male Achievement
          2. Community Resource Hotline
          3. Disproportionate Minority Contact Task Force
          4. Re-Entry
          5. Vibrant Community Fund
    7. Departments N-V
      1. Neighborhood Development Services
        1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee
        2. Comprehensive Plan
        3. Building Codes & Inspections
          1. External Development Review Dashboard
          2. Forms
          3. Process Guides
        4. Historic Preservation & Design Review
        5. Planning
          1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
          2. Approved Plans
          3. Plans in Development & Review
          4. Site Plan Information
        6. Property Maintenance
        7. Strategic Investment Area (SIA)
          1. SIA Guiding Principles
          2. Background, In Progress, and Accomplishments
          3. Documentation
          4. Contact Us
        8. Zoning
      2. Parks & Recreation
        1. Programs
          1. Recreational Programs
            1. Adaptive
              1. Inclusion
              2. Adaptive Camps
              3. Adaptive Recreation Scholarships
              4. Access Arts Charlottesville / Albemarle
              5. The Mildred W. Spicer Arts Fund
            2. Aquatics
              1. Guidelines for Aquatic Placement
              2. Group Fitness Classes
              3. City Swordfish Swim Team
            3. Art
            4. Athletics
              1. Adult Basketball
              2. Adult Kickball
              3. Adult Softball
                1. Softball Free Agents
              4. Adult Tennis
              5. Adult Volleyball
                1. Volleyball Free Agents
              6. Youth Basketball
              7. Youth Flag Football
            5. Dance
            6. Explore
              1. Free Bike Rentals
            7. Gymnastics
            8. Hobbies
            9. Seniors
            10. Skateboarding
              1. Private Skateboarding Lessons
          2. Drop-In Activities
          3. Camps & CARE
            1. Camps
              1. Summer Camps
              2. Adaptive Camps
              3. Scholarships
              4. Adaptive Camp Scholarships
              5. ePACT
              6. Inclusion
            2. CARE
              1. Rules & Safety
              2. Sample Daily Schedule
              3. Policies
          4. Private Lessons
            1. Private Skateboarding Lessons
          5. Registration Information
            1. Registration / Policies
              1. Ways to Register
              2. Inclusion
              3. Policies
            2. Register Online Now
            3. Scholarships
              1. Adaptive Recreation Scholarships
          6. Fitness
            1. Fitness and Wellness
              1. Double Access
              2. Single Access
            2. Group Fitness Classes
            3. Personal Training
              1. Meet Our Trainers
        2. Facilities
          1. Recreation Centers & Indoor Pools
            1. Carver Recreation Center
              1. Group Fitness Classes
              2. Open Gym Calendar
              3. Facility Rentals
              4. Access Passes
              5. Personal Training
              6. Birthday Parties
              7. Drop-In Activities
              8. Rent A Recreation Room
            2. Crow Recreation Center & Indoor Pool
            3. Key Recreation Center
              1. Drop-In Activities
              2. Access Passes
              3. Open Gym Schedule
              4. Rent A Recreation Room
            4. Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center
              1. Birthday Parties
              2. Group Fitness Classes
              3. Access Passes
              4. Personal Training
              5. Crow Recreation Center
            5. Tonsler Recreation Center
              1. Rent A Recreation Room
          2. Outdoor Pools & Spray Grounds
            1. Onesty Family Aquatic Center
            2. Washington Park Pool
            3. Spray Grounds
          3. Other Facilities
            1. Charlottesville Farmers Markets
              1. Market Vendor Application
              2. Market Vendor Directory
            2. Charlottesville Skate Park
            3. Meadowcreek Golf Course
          4. Facility Rentals
            1. Birthday Party Spaces
            2. Recreation Rooms and Gyms
              1. General Rental Policies & Information
            3. Picnic Shelters
            4. Tennis Courts
            5. Basketball Courts
        3. Parks & Trails
          1. Community / Regional Parks
            1. Benjamin Tonsler Park
            2. Booker T. Washington Park
            3. Darden Towe Park
            4. Forest Hills Park
            5. Greenleaf Park
            6. Heyward Community Forest
            7. Ivy Creek Natural Area
            8. McIntire Park
            9. Meade Park
            10. Meadow Creek Gardens
            11. Pen Park
            12. Ragged Mountain Natural Area
          2. Neighborhood Parks
            1. Azalea Park
            2. Bailey Park
            3. Belmont Park
            4. Court Square Park
            5. Fifeville Park
            6. GreenBrier Park
            7. Jordan Park
            8. Market Street Park
            9. McGuffey Park
            10. Northeast Park
            11. Quarry Park
            12. Riverview Park
            13. Rives Park
            14. Starr Hill Park
          3. Park Information
            1. Park Regulations
            2. Picnic Shelters
          4. Trails
            1. Trails and ADA Access
          5. Find a Park
        4. About Us
          1. Boards & Commissions
            1. Advisory Board
            2. Tree Commission
          2. Department Information
            1. Parks & Recreation Administration
            2. Contact Us
            3. Apply for a Job
            4. Report a Problem
          3. Get Involved
          4. Landscape & Forestry
            1. Landscape Management
            2. Pest Management
            3. Urban Forestry
              1. Downtown Mall Trees
              2. Managing Invasive Species
              3. Public Education
              4. Tree Conservation Ordinance
              5. Tree Inventory & Interactive Dashboard
              6. Urban Canopy Reports
          5. Policies & Permits
            1. Business Activities Licenses
            2. Inclement Weather Policy
            3. Special Event Permits
          6. Coronavirus Updates
      3. Police Civilian Review Board
        1. Board Information
        2. Filing a Complaint
        3. Formation & History
        4. Meeting Videos
        5. Ordinance & Resolutions
        6. Reports
        7. Working Documents
      4. Police Department
        1. About Us
          1. Chief of Police
          2. Contact Us
            1. Chief of Police
            2. Assistant Chief Latroy A. "Tito" Durrette
            3. Captain Joseph L. Hatter
            4. Captain Steve Knick
            5. Lieutenant Michael Gore
          3. Divisions
            1. Administration Division
            2. Field Operations
            3. Investigations Divisions
            4. Support Operations Division
            5. Office of the Chief of Police
            6. Internal Affairs Division
          4. Employment Opportunities
            1. Candidate Selection Process
          5. Maps
          6. Special Units
            1. Forensics Unit
            2. K-9 Unit
            3. Traffic Unit
        2. Services
          1. Community Corner
          2. Crime Prevention
          3. Crime Statistics
            1. Department Data
          4. General Orders
            1. Fingerprinting Services
          5. Kudos & Concerns
            1. Complaints
        3. Education & Events
          1. Citizens Police Academy
            1. Charitable Connections
          2. National Police Officer Memorial
          3. Latest News
          4. Partners & Resources
          5. Police Foundation
        4. How Do I...?
          1. Register a Security Alarm
          2. File a Complaint
          3. Report an Incident
          4. Request Extra Duty Employment
          5. Request Police Reports
          6. SUBMIT A FOIA REQUEST
      5. Procurement & Risk Management
        1. Vendor Registration
          1. Supplier Diversity Programs
        2. Bids & Proposals
        3. Warehouse Operations
      6. Public Works
        1. Report an Issue
          1. MyCville
          2. Pollution Prevention Hotline
        2. Divisions
          1. Engineering
            1. Traffic Engineering
              1. Biking & Walking
                1. Bike Month
                2. Safe Routes to School
              2. Transportation Projects
          2. Environmental Sustainability
          3. Facilities Development
          4. Facilities Maintenance
          5. Fleet Management
          6. Public Service
        3. Public Works News
        4. Severe Weather & Emergency Events
          1. Snow & Ice Removal
          2. Snow & Winter Weather Information
        5. Site & Land Development
          1. Development Review & Process
          2. Flood Plain & Floodway Information
          3. Stormwater & Erosion Control
            1. Erosion & Sediment Control
            2. Virginia Stormwater Management Program
            3. Stormwater Management Documents
          4. Related Documents
        6. Sustainable Buildings
          1. CitySolar
            1. Individual Solar Facilities Data
              1. Buford Greenhouse Off-Grid Solar System
              2. Charlottesville High School
              3. City Yard Warehouse
              4. EcoREMOD Energy House
              5. Facilities Maintenance Building
              6. Fontaine Fire Station
              7. Lugo McGinness
              8. Smith Fitness & Aquatic Center
            2. Solar Facilities Data
          2. Energy & Water Management
            1. Building Performance
            2. Outreach & Engagement
            3. Projects & Strategies
          3. Green Building Policy
        7. Waste Management
          1. Christmas Tree Recycling Program
          2. Composting in Charlottesville
            1. How Composting Works
            2. Where Can I Compost in Charlottesville?
              1. Composting at the City Market
              2. Composting at McIntire Recycling Center
            3. Why Compost?
            4. Contact the City's Composting Program
          3. Hazardous Waste
          4. Large Item Pickup
          5. Leaf Collection
          6. Recycling
            1. Recycling Cart Request Form
          7. Trash
          8. Sustainable Waste Management
      7. Sheriff
        1. FOIA
        2. Job Openings
        3. Our Sheriff
        4. Our Staff
        5. Weddings
      8. Social Services
        1. Annual Reports
        2. Available Food Resources in the Community
        3. Child Welfare Studies
        4. Children's Services Act
          1. Community Practice Model
          2. Family Assessment and Planning Team
          3. Forms & Additional Information
        5. Divisions
        6. How to Apply for Financial Assistance - CommonHelp
        7. Social Services Advisory Board
        8. Virginia Child Protection & Accountability System
      9. Transit
        1. ADA, Title VI & Equal Employment Opportunity
          1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
            1. Complaint Procedures
          2. Equal Employment Opportunity
          3. Title VI
        2. Advertising on CAT Buses
        3. Art Bus - City as a Canvas
        4. CAT Schedules & Maps
          1. System Map
        5. Contact Us
        6. COVID-19 Information
        7. Fare Options
        8. History
        9. Holiday Schedule
        10. How to Ride
        11. Paratransit Services (ADA Certified)
        12. Park & Ride
        13. Passenger Tools
        14. Procedures
        15. Procurement
        16. Public Notices
        17. Reduced Fare / Free
        18. Ridership & Reports
        19. Upcoming Service Events
        20. Proposed Route Changes
      10. Utilities
        1. Income-Qualified Program
          1. Charlottesville Gas Assistance Program (GAP)
          2. Home Weatherization Program
          3. Water & Wastewater Assistance Programs
        2. Natural Gas
          1. Carbon Offsets
          2. Gas Safety
          3. Gas Service Area
          4. Gas Services & Information
        3. Rebates
          1. Attic Insulation Rebate
          2. Programmable Thermostat Rebate
          3. Tankless Water Heater
          4. Toilet Rebates
        4. Utility Billing
          1. Bill Pay
          2. Moving in or out?
          3. My Account
          4. Online Applications and Forms
          5. Rates
            1. Current rates for Water, Sewer & Gas
            2. Factors on Your Gas Bill
            3. Fee Schedule
          6. Utility Relief
          7. What Does My Utility Bill Pay for?
        5. Water
          1. Water Leaks
          2. Water Quality
            1. Annual Water Quality Reports
            2. Lead Content in Drinking Water
            3. Water Source
        6. Wastewater
          1. Service Ownership
      11. Voter Registration & Elections
        1. Early Voting
          1. Ballot Scout - Mail Ballot Tracking
        2. Elected Officials
        3. Election Results
        4. FOIA
        5. Officers of Election
        6. Polling Places
        7. Press Releases
        8. Register to Vote
        9. Voter FAQ
    8. GIS and Open Data Services
    9. Sustainability Initiatives
      1. A Green City
        1. CityGreen Map
        2. Climate Protection
          1. Charlottesville Emissions Reports
          2. Climate Action Planning
          3. Climate Action Together
          4. Global Covenant of Mayors Commitment
          5. Local Climate Action Planning Process
          6. Contact the Climate Protection Program
          7. Urban Heat Islands
          8. Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign
        3. Green Incentives & Rebates
          1. Charlottesville Conservation Assistance Program
          2. Clean Energy Commercial Loan Fund
          3. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
            1. EV Charger Mini-Grant
            2. EV Charging in Water Street Parking Garage
            3. Support for EV Charging
          4. Green Roof Building Permit Fee Reduction
          5. Reduced Interest Rates on PowerSaver Loans
          6. Solar Tax Credit
          7. Special Tax Rate for Energy Efficient Buildings
        4. Green Infrastructure
          1. City GreenPrint 1.0
          2. Meadow Creek Restoration
        5. Renewable Energy: Solar
        6. Sustainable Waste Management
        7. Water Conservation
          1. Events & News
            1. Past Events & News
          2. Fix a Leak
            1. Past Fix a Leak 5K Events
          3. Imagine a Day without Water
            1. Previous Art Contest Winners
          4. Programs & Resources
            1. Water Conservation Indoors
            2. Water Conservation Outside
              1. Lawn & Soil Care
              2. Native & Drought Resistant Plants
              3. Xeriscaping
              4. Your Better Yard
            3. Water Conservation for Businesses
            4. Water Conservation at School
            5. Drought
          5. Water Rebates & Incentives
            1. Rain Barrel Rebates
            2. Water Conservation Kits
            3. Toilet Rebates
        8. Water Resources Protection Program
          1. Adopt-A-Stream Program
          2. Green Stormwater Infrastructure
          3. Rivanna Stormwater Education Partnership
          4. Stormwater Utility
            1. Charlottesville Conservation Assistance Program
            2. Stormwater Utility FAQs
            3. WRPP Advisory Committee
          5. Stormwater Management Program
        9. Pollution Prevention Hotline
      2. Environmental Sustainability
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  3. Living & Visiting

    1. About Charlottesville
    2. Attractions, Shopping & Dining
      1. Charlottesville Ale Trail
      2. Charlottesville Guide
      3. The Corner
      4. Downtown Mall
      5. Friday’s After Five
      6. IX Art Park
      7. Live Arts
      8. Meadowcreek Golf Course
      9. Sprint Pavilion
      10. ...More at the Visitor's Center
    3. Educational Resources
    4. Finding a Job
      1. Employment with the City of Charlottesville
        1. Why Work for the City of Charlottesville
        2. What Do We Offer?
        3. How to Apply
          1. Explore Job Opportunities
          2. Current Employee?
          3. Notify Me of Future Jobs
          4. Need Help Finding a Job?
          5. Fire Recruitment
          6. Police Recruitment
      2. Need Help Finding a Job?
        1. Charlottesville’s Downtown Job Center
        2. Virginia Work Force Connection
    5. Living in Charlottesville
      1. Emergency Preparedness
      2. Going Green
        1. Composting
        2. Green Rebates & Incentives
        3. Solar Power
        4. Sustainable Waste Management
        5. Water Conservation
        6. ...More about the Green City Initiative
      3. Home Assessments
      4. Neighborhoods
        1. Belmont
        2. Fifeville
        3. Fry's Spring
        4. Woolen Mills
      5. Pay Bills
      6. Rebates & Incentives
      7. Snow & Winter Weather Information
      8. Utilities
      9. Voting
      10. Waste Services (Recycling, Trash, etc)
    6. Parking & Transportation
      1. Airport
      2. Biking & Walking
        1. Bike Month
        2. Safe Routes to School
      3. Dockless Scooters & Bike Share
      4. Electric Vehicle Charger Network
      5. Park and Ride
      6. Parking
      7. RideShare
      8. Safe Routes to School
      9. Train
      10. Transit
    7. Parks & Recreation
      1. Facilities
      2. Programs
      3. Parks & Trails
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Bids & Proposals
    2. Business Portal
      1. Business Assistance
      2. Business Data
      3. Business First Visitation Program
    3. Chamber of Commerce
    4. Employer Services
    5. Laws and Codes
    6. Licenses and Taxes
      1. Business License Taxes
      2. Business Personal Property Taxes
      3. Meals and Lodging Taxes
    7. Minority Business Program
      1. Business Equity Fund Loan Program
      2. Minority Business Directory
      3. Supplier Diversity
    8. Rebates & Incentives
    9. Register to do business with the City
    10. Waste Services
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Get
      1. Birth Records
      2. City Bus Passes
      3. City Data
      4. Directions to City Offices
      5. Dog Tags
      6. Email Notifications
      7. Emergency Alerts
      8. Jobs
      9. Leaf Collection
      10. Married
      11. Passports
      12. Permits
      13. Rebates & Incentives
      14. Recycling Services
      15. Tax Forms
      16. Trash / Waste Services
      17. Utilities Turned On
    2. Pay
      1. Large Item Pickup
      2. Meals & Lodging Taxes
      3. Parking Tickets
      4. Personal Property Taxes
      5. Real Estate Taxes
      6. Transient Occupancy Tax
      7. Utility Bills
    3. Report
      1. Pollution Concern
      2. ...Other Issues
    4. Search
      1. Building Permit Status
      2. Real Estate Assessments
    5. Speak at a City Council Meeting
    6. Submit
      1. Change of Address (Commissioner of Revenue)
      2. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
      3. Service Request
        1. Submit a MyCville Service Request Online
      4. Personal Property Disposal
    7. Vote
    8. Work Remotely
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  6. Feature Links

    1. Facebook
    2. Twitter
    3. Instagram
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