How DPU got rid of the convenience fee for online utility bill payments
As of July 1, the city has scrapped the $2.25 extra fee charged for making an online payment.
City Government
New CAO promises focus on ‘nuts and bolts’ of city government
“I’m aware of the problems,” he said. “Don’t ever think that I’m not.”
City pledges to use cell phone alert system in future crisis situations
The system allows the city to alert all phones in a specific geographic area, without requiring those users to opt in to the system.
Over neighbor objections, Planning Commission greenlights ‘compromise’ plans for Jahnke apartments, Hanover townhomes
“A good compromise means nobody’s happy.”
As Richmond’s departing finance director touts progress, she warns there are still ‘pockets of secrecy and sabotage’
The list of aspirations for the future included a “culture of excellence adhered to by all employees” and the “right people in the right seats.”
Proposed ‘vape shop’ ordinance would ban new smoke shops in most of Richmond
Research has shown that “the number, density and proximity of retailers to schools are associated with greater numbers of adolescents who smoke,” said a city official.
Richmond’s new CAO says city needs ‘overhaul’ of some spending policies
“These findings from both audits are concerning enough that we’ve got to make a sea change.”
