Richmond CAO floats possibility of reducing real estate tax rate next year
Supporters of lowering the tax burden have argued ever-growing tax bills are contributing to Richmond’s housing affordability problem.
Graham Moomaw
City Council wraps up budget changes without putting up new money for virtual school
“The narrative that the only place that these young people can be educated is at the virtual academy is false.”
Richmond officials agree to scrap flawed housing relief program to free up money for other uses
Eliminating the Gap Grant program will free up a little less than $3.2 million.
How Richmonders can vote in Tuesday’s special election on redistricting
Richmond’s regular polling places will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Avula rolls out plan to relaunch city government’s payment register
“I will be perfectly honest to say this fell into the category of important, but not urgent.”
As city enacts purchasing card fixes, auditor’s office wins award for review
Mayor Danny Avula’s administration significantly downsized the program after the issues came to light, reducing the number of cards in circulation from 320 to 67.
Council budget amendments aim to block Avula’s severance proposal, boost funding for schools
A majority of the Richmond City Council is opposed to Mayor Danny Avula’s proposal to allow more generous severance payouts to high-level City Hall officials.
