3 p.m. water update: Production resumes; poor 'raw water quality' contributed to outage
The water plant is now producing water at about 40-45 million gallons per day, slightly below normal full operating capacity of about 50 million gallons per day.
City Government
Avula to introduce new CAO on June 6
“Richmond, get excited! I cannot wait for you to meet your new CAO! You’re going to love them, and we’re going to do great things together.”
Richmond water plant under new management as City Hall staff changes continue
Doug Towne, who was serving as the water plant’s superintendent when January’s water crisis struck, has been put on paid administrative leave, officials said.
Update: Tax bills have now been sent to mortgage lenders
"For taxpayers whose lenders typically pay the bill on their behalf, no further action is required."
Citywide cultural heritage plan stalls at Planning Commission over money, workability concerns
“It makes me a little nervous when we’re going to protect something without any guidance on what we’re protecting.”
Interim CAO Joy-Hogg leaving role on June 6; search continues for permanent replacement
"As I prepare to close this chapter, I do so with immense pride in what we’ve achieved together."
Richmond’s interim CAO initially said erroneous real estate tax bills were sent on purpose
On Tuesday evening, the city said officials are “still working” to get the bills to mortgage lenders.
