Richmond budget proposal makes several quiet changes to high-profile policies
Avula sent the City Council an apology on behalf of his administration, saying he too had just learned about the changes.
City Government
Turnover in Richmond city government is down
Since 2022, turnover at the city of Richmond has fallen from 15.7% to 9.2%.
Voting opens Tuesday for People’s Budget projects
Delegates and other members of the People’s Budget team received and sifted through 1,900 ideas.
Richmond budget raises mayor’s salary from $131K to $175K
Last year, the City Council voted to raise its members’ salaries to $45,000, a $20,000 increase.
Avula’s first Richmond budget includes $9.6M more for schools and higher utility bills, but no tax increases
Avula said his budget attempts to “find creative ways to operate within our means.”
What happened with the erroneous tax rebate checks? A Richmond official explains
Richmonders surprised to get a check from the city payable to “Hartshorn Community Council” can throw them out, officials said.
Ambulance authority, city department battle over who will field Richmond 911 calls
The groups are are vying for control over 911 calls for medical emergencies, with both arguing they can provide better service to city residents in need.
