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Sheriff’s race pits familiar challengers, who are sparring over jail deaths and the office’s role

Sheriff’s race pits familiar challengers, who are sparring over jail deaths and the office’s role

Victoria A. Ifatusin

Victoria A. Ifatusin

June 10, 2025 | 1:57 PM EDT

Both ran for the position in 2021, when Irving won 55% of the vote to Burnett’s 45%.
By Victoria A. Ifatusin

Richmond City Council overwhelmingly approves Odie Donald as CAO


The speedy approval to hire Donald completes what could be one of Avula’s most significant decisions yet since taking office in January.
By Graham Moomaw
Richmond City Council overwhelmingly approves Odie Donald as CAO

Avula taps state official to lead gun violence prevention office


Hopkins currently coordinates the Safer Communities and Juvenile Justice Program.
By Eleanor Shaw
Avula taps state official to lead gun violence prevention office

Avula appoints Atlanta official as Richmond’s next CAO


"I have found him to be humble and collaborative in his leadership style. He is deeply civically engaged," Mayor Danny Avula said.
By Graham Moomaw
Avula appoints Atlanta official as Richmond’s next CAO

Richmond prosecutor’s office denies Barbour campaign’s public-records request for communication with ICE


The request sought communications between the city prosecutor’s office and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
By Graham Moomaw
Richmond prosecutor’s office denies Barbour campaign’s public-records request for communication with ICE

Richmond treasurer running unopposed for a third term, wants to build on financial literacy initiatives


"I believe that financial wellness is a major component to us all becoming thriving citizens.”
By Eleanor Shaw
Richmond treasurer running unopposed for a third term, wants to build on financial literacy initiatives

Why is Richmond's car tax so much higher than the counties’?


There are four main reasons.
By David M. Poole
Why is Richmond's car tax so much higher than the counties’?
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