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.
City Government
Avula calls for ‘shared governance’ of Gilpin Court redevelopment
“Our destinies are linked on this.”
A lawyer for the city said he didn’t ask for the sealing of a court document. Emails tell a different story.
Circuit Court Judge Claire G. Cardwell pressed Robinson on the discrepancy in a public court hearing Tuesday.
City officials report $22M surplus for last budget year
The number is likely to revive debate over officials’ assertions the city can’t afford to cut residents a break on rising tax bills.
Legalizing marijuana could produce tax windfall for Richmond
“Legalization can play a huge role in reducing unnecessary criminalization that has disproportionately affected some communities.”
Avula hopes Democratic wins will bring action on gun violence, housing affordability; RPS lays out its priorities
Access to guns has “really been a challenge” for Richmond, the mayor said.
City’s lawyers say there’s no backup of lost phone at issue in former FOIA officer’s suit
When asked if the city makes digital backups of employees’ phones, city officials acknowledged they do not.
