Former DPU worker stole $17K of copper and aluminum wire, inspector general found
Gas card investigation also leads to charges against former Parks and Rec worker.
City Government
Richmond solar energy proposal fails to pass as Council meeting turns chaotic
“Actions have consequences, and City Council’s action tonight will make it harder to achieve the City’s sustainability goals.”
City will resume tax auctions on delinquent properties, part of an overall ramping up of collection efforts
Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald II said the city has identified 85 properties that will be notified in November they must pay back taxes or risk having their properties auctioned.
Emails: Amid public celebration, data glitches were piling up during DPU billing system transition
The data issues were causing several problems, according to internal emails obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
The Richmonder tried to dig deep on DPU billing issues. The city sent a $14.7K FOIA bill
If the fee was paid, officials warned, it would probably only lead to “highly redacted” documents.
As Council vets major solar deal, CAO says he’s ‘extremely comfortable’ with it
“I’m satisfied that we have mitigated the risk to an acceptable level where the reward far outweighs it.”
Richmond’s 2028 budget process begins with a focus on affordability, workforce investment and collaboration
Affordability will be central to the budget discussions and development, the mayor said.
