July 22 Newsletter: Sales tax increase spreads
Plus, there are now two petitions asking for a vote on code refresh, Richmond's towing operator is asking for a fee increase, and a local cosplay artist will be on the Comic-Con stage tomorrow.
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Jewell's group files competing anti-code refresh ballot initiative
The Richmond Civic League's proposal would force a retroactive vote, while Paul Goldman's proposal would add the ability to control rent.
Local cosplay designer will be featured at this year's Comic-Con
For Midlothian's Lauren Wilkinson, cosplays aren’t just a costume — they're community.
Chesterfield the latest locality to seek 1% sales tax increase for school construction
The resolution to put the motion on the ballot will be voted on during Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
Catching up: Toxic wastewater is leaking out of a bankrupt Chesterfield landfill
A bankrupt Chesterfield landfill is leaking contaminated wastewater, and officials are still working to determine the damage’s full extent — and who’ll foot the estimated $173 million cleanup bill.
The Richmonder 25: Sherrie McKeithan's impact reaches every corner of Westover Hills
“I let them know no matter where you live, you are still somebody. And the world is yours. You just gotta go out and get it.”
Seibert’s Towing seeks fuel surcharge as costs rise, asks for $250 fee to handle damaged electric vehicles
The advisory board signed off on an across-the-board fee increase of about 5%, pending Council approval.
