Unhealthy
The Richmond City Council recently approved a $1.35 million grant for HDL, a resident of the Biotech Park that has rocketed to stratospheric success since its founding just five years ago. What’s more,...
View ArticleIs there a hole in the city budget?
The 2014-2015 Biennial Fiscal Plan adopted last month by city council includes a decrease of $3,000,000 for FY 2014 and a decrease of $6,500,000 for FY 2015 attributed to Projected Retirement Savings....
View ArticleDecision on Captain Buzzy’s request to sell alcohol delayed
Richmond City Council on Monday delayed a vote on a Church Hill coffee shop’s contentious request to sell beer and wine and extend operation hours. Link
View ArticleCouncil Skips Public Hearing
City Council advertised a public hearing but tried to stop a citizen from speaking. July 9, 2013 VIA EMAIL TO: Ms. Lou Brown Ali, Chief of Staff, lou.ali@richmondgov.com The Honorable Mr. Baliles and...
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[Delegate Dismayed by City Council]
Loupassi was dismayed by a legislative luncheon in November with the mayor and members of the council, who spent the most time talking about legislation to prevent the swift execution of dogs...
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Council gives 78 minutes notice
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View ArticleOne question, 19 elected officials, 15 responses
Question: What’s the biggest obstacle to providing academically and structurally sound schools to all children in Richmond, no matter where they live? How do you overcome it? Cynthia I. Newbille, City...
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City Council Hides Facebook Comments
Here are the comments about Steve Skinner, City Council’s public information officer. City Council blocked the Facebook comments section this past month.
View ArticleMassive RRHA Salary Funded By Your Tax Dollars
Goolsby also does not want to talk about how much she’s paid. Responding to a freedom of information request, RRHA provided salary documents showing Goolsby was paid $178,500 last year – that’s more...
View ArticleCouncil withdraws request for school improvement plan
Several council members touted the proposal, introduced in October, as a way for the officials responsible for budgeting to gain a better understanding the funding needs of a school system desperate...
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