Richmond hires new finance director from Virginia Beach
A Richmond native, Shelton spent 19 years working for the city.
City Government
Landlords, realtors ask Council for more targeted rental inspection program
They cited worries that a broader approach could inadvertently harm well-meaning landlords and surrounding neighborhoods.
More than a third of required reports to City Council aren’t being filed, review finds
It's been dubbed a “report on reports.”
Amid sharp criticism, emergency operations chief says city is shoring up its crisis response
Richmond’s head of emergency operations promised members of City Council Tuesday that major changes are being made to build up the city’s capacity to deal with emergency situations like the January failure of the water plant.
How DPU got rid of the convenience fee for online utility bill payments
As of July 1, the city has scrapped the $2.25 extra fee charged for making an online payment.
New CAO promises focus on ‘nuts and bolts’ of city government
“I’m aware of the problems,” he said. “Don’t ever think that I’m not.”
City pledges to use cell phone alert system in future crisis situations
The system allows the city to alert all phones in a specific geographic area, without requiring those users to opt in to the system.
