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June 17 Newsletter: Finding lost money Plus, a long-running lawsuit by a Martin Agency exec is settled, the city is eyeing more land for affordable housing development, and DPU bill woes continue.
Martin Agency and ex-exec settle #MeToo-era lawsuit out of court The Martin Agency and its former chief creative officer settled a long-running lawsuit stemming from his ouster in 2017 amid allegations of sexual harassment.
Two more city properties, including former school once earmarked for Planned Parenthood, could be surplused for affordable housing “The number one priority is affordability.”
Richmond expects millions in unbudgeted taxes from Airbnb rentals. It’s unclear where the money will go One Councilor said it shows the process could be improved through better planning.
Bernie Henderson, advisor to governors and ‘the very epitome of an engaged citizen,’ dies at 75 "If you couldn’t figure out how to get something done, you’d call Bernie."
DPU suspends water cutoffs as billing glitches continue Some customers of the Richmond Department of Public Utilities are still experiencing billing problems as the department works to transition to new backend systems.