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.”
City Government
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.
Thousands of tax rebate checks sent out with incorrect names
The city of Richmond said in a Tuesday night press release that several thousand property tax rebate checks were mailed out this week with incorrect name information.
Council recap: Pickleball, free rides to work and more housing
The council’s workload will start to ramp up later this week.
Judge says Richmond City Council had the right to withdraw previously awarded trash contract
The judge sharply criticized what occurred, but ruled it was not illegal.
Richmond is paying tens of millions for overtime every year. That’s raising some eyebrows.
At least 44 employees earned more than $10,000 in overtime pay in a single month last year.
