GRTC reduces frequency of Pulse bus during midday periods, rejects potential cuts to Whitcomb route
The budget expands the area its free rideshare service, Link, covers.
City Government
State health regulators fine Richmond $6.8K for violations related to January water crisis
When the city pays the penalty, the money will go to the Virginia Water Supply Assistance Grant Fund.
Second water report details city communication during crisis
It did not focus on the plant's operation, which was the focus of an earlier report.
Avula administration pushes back hard against plan to toughen residency rules for high-ranking City Hall officials
Even though the policy is backed by a majority of the Council, Avula’s memo called the legislation “inappropriate and counterproductive.”
City Council weighs whether more speed cameras are worth the cost
A new law lets local governments place speed cameras at high-risk intersections, but they do not get to keep the revenue.
Sheriff’s race pits familiar challengers, who are sparring over jail deaths and the office’s role
Both ran for the position in 2021, when Irving won 55% of the vote to Burnett’s 45%.
Richmond City Council overwhelmingly approves Odie Donald as CAO
The speedy approval to hire Donald completes what could be one of Avula’s most significant decisions yet since taking office in January.
