Richmond water plant under new management as City Hall staff changes continue
Doug Towne, who was serving as the water plant’s superintendent when January’s water crisis struck, has been put on paid administrative leave, officials said.
Graham Moomaw
Interim CAO Joy-Hogg leaving role on June 6; search continues for permanent replacement
"As I prepare to close this chapter, I do so with immense pride in what we’ve achieved together."
Richmond’s interim CAO initially said erroneous real estate tax bills were sent on purpose
On Tuesday evening, the city said officials are “still working” to get the bills to mortgage lenders.
Richmond says water plant’s fluoride system is back online after January flood and April malfunction
“The fluoride system is now fully operational and all system checks have been completed.”
New Mayo Island park ‘on track’ to open in fall of 2026
A plan to turn Richmond’s Mayo Island into a mostly natural park is still on schedule to be completed by the fall of 2026.
Richmond’s inspector general is out at City Hall. Leaders aren’t explaining why.
Under state law, the inspector general is empowered to look into allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.
10 takeaways from the new Richmond budget
The new budget plan will take effect July 1 and run through June 30, 2026.
