May 27 Newsletter: Borrowing Henrico's talent
Plus, a shakeup at the water plant, a disagreement over how far the new cultural heritage plan should go, and some good news for homeowners caught up in the property tax snafu.
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Avula to introduce new CAO on June 6
“Richmond, get excited! I cannot wait for you to meet your new CAO! You’re going to love them, and we’re going to do great things together.”
Catch up on The Richmonder's local reporting
As our journalists take a breather on this holiday weekend, we invite you to revisit some of the in-depth storytelling we've done over the past couple months. I've shared some of my favorites below.
In memoriam: Former R-Braves general manger Roger Bottorff dies at 89
“He didn’t want to see wrong in people … only good. He was just a wonderful person to be around.”
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.
Update: Tax bills have now been sent to mortgage lenders
"For taxpayers whose lenders typically pay the bill on their behalf, no further action is required."
Citywide cultural heritage plan stalls at Planning Commission over money, workability concerns
“It makes me a little nervous when we’re going to protect something without any guidance on what we’re protecting.”
