Council rejects proposals to create new layer of review for code refresh
Two proposals for citizen-led commissions fail on 2-6 votes.
Graham Moomaw
State budget deal includes $15M to help Richmond demolish coliseum
It also has $20 million to help fix up the city’s water treatment plant.
City Hall is making its own news, and paying the RTD to distribute it
The city is paying the RTD for the opportunity to reach the paper’s audience directly, without being filtered through news reporters.
City Council again delays action on financial transparency measures
In May, the same committee chose to put off the matter until June.
Thalhimer denies allegations in defamation suit filed by Flying Squirrels owner
Diamond District developer says Lou DiBella's suit is a "baseless" intimidation tactic.
Richmond’s chief judge orders city officials to beef up courthouse security
“Over the last several months, there has been fighting in the public corridors, an overnight break in, an escape from custody by a defendant and an attack by a defendant on court personnel.”
Richmond expects millions in unbudgeted taxes from Airbnb rentals. It’s unclear where the money will go
One Councilor said it shows the process could be improved through better planning.
