Richmond CAO floats possibility of reducing real estate tax rate next year
Supporters of lowering the tax burden have argued ever-growing tax bills are contributing to Richmond’s housing affordability problem.
City Government
Avula administration says deferral program would cost city millions, require 20 new Finance staffers
“We don’t feel this is really a core function of the Department of Finance.”
City Council wraps up budget changes without putting up new money for virtual school
“The narrative that the only place that these young people can be educated is at the virtual academy is false.”
Plans move forward to name streets in honor of Bill Martin, Jimmy Lee Bracey
Both will need to be passed by the full City Council at its next meeting to take effect.
City Council backs creation of energy efficiency program for Richmond residents
Six members of the City Council are supporting a plan to develop an energy efficiency program that could help residents and businesses use less — and spend less on — gas and electricity.
City nets $1 million in overdue utility bills from repayment campaign
DPU said it will begin disconnecting service to customers who are delinquent and not on a payment plan on April 21.
Richmond officials agree to scrap flawed housing relief program to free up money for other uses
Eliminating the Gap Grant program will free up a little less than $3.2 million.
