City says budget wasn’t relying on $12 million in federal funds for water plant repairs Without the grant, the costs of the work and financing could cause a roughly 1% rate increase sometime over the next five years.
Avula says withholding raises from senior City Hall employees would be ‘wrong decision’ The mayor first said he wanted to “dispel” the notion that the city is in a budget crisis.
Interim registrar will handle primary voting in Richmond as the electoral board wraps up its search for a replacement Final interviews were scheduled for this week as the search is down to two candidates.
In a supposedly tight budget year for Richmond government, pay bumps for senior officials spark fierce debate The pay question has sparked a fiery debate over how Richmond should live up to the progressive values many of its leaders espouse as policymakers try to improve the culture and performance of City Hall.
Opening talks indicate a daunting path forward for potential gas phaseout The city’s charter currently mandates that DPU “shall be responsible” for a gas utility.
Local nonprofits face major cuts in the city’s new budget. They’re warning of potential impacts. “These funds are on the ground creating programs for kids that are really making a meaningful difference.”
Council, administration clash over potential budget reductions The mismatched numbers added up to an at-times tense meeting.