State didn't send enough funds for nullified redistricting vote, leaving Richmond $375K short
Richmond officials had to spend almost $375,000 in local tax dollars to run an unplanned election that didn’t count.
Graham Moomaw
Richmond agreed to pay a tax refund after being sued. The city’s own lawyer struggled to get the money sent
The city’s own lawyers couldn’t get the Finance Department to calculate the exact amount the taxpayer was owed and issue the refund.
City posts map showing hundreds of planned road safety projects
The effort focuses on corridors where the city sees the most traffic-related injuries.
After Avula proposes ‘modest’ real estate tax relief, 3 Council members push for more
The city’s real estate tax rate hasn’t been lowered since 2008.
Richmond officials break ground on 276-unit Diamond District apartment building
“This is not easy work. And it is not fast work. And anyone who told you it would be fast, they didn’t know what they were talking about.”
Richmond voters will decide on 1% sales tax for schools after Council OKs referendum
If enacted, the extra sales tax would generate up to $47 million per year for school system projects.
Following Council vote, Richmond transfers medical 911 calls back to ambulance authority
As of 9 a.m. Monday, medical 911 calls will now immediately be transferred to the external authority.
