Richmond hires new revenue director touted as ‘seasoned’ finance pro
Ken Martinez, a financial administrator with more than two decades of experience, has been hired as Richmond’s next director of revenue administration.
City Government
Most Richmonders got accurate tax rebate checks, but review finds $115K in possible overpayments
More than 20% of the discrepancies involved payments off by less than $5.
Richmond set aside $1.3M to help city employees buy homes. Only a few people have completed the program
Only three employees have bought a home so far under the program, using only a small fraction of the $1.3 million allocated to it.
Avula calls Council member’s criticism of CAO ‘wholly inappropriate’
The mayor portrayed his stance as a defense of his team’s budget-writing powers laid out in the city charter.
Richmond cultural heritage plan clears hurdle, but Robertson vows ‘long list of amendments’
“I’m not feeling comfortable that we’ve got enough direction.”
Plans for GRTC transfer station offer glimpse into new City Center plan
The winning bidder will be required to collaborate with GRTC on the design of the site.
Would Avula admin budget for lower taxes if Council asked? ‘No ma’am,’ says CAO
Stephanie Lynch is requesting an alternate budget plan based on a lower property tax rate.
