Officials say correct tax rebate checks should go out by June 30
Several council members voiced frustration at the city’s inability to give taxpayers relief they were promised when the council approved the rebate plan last fall.
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Henrico, Chesterfield ask residents to ignore Richmond payment address postcard
Both counties put out statements Friday asking their residents to disregard the postcard.
City Council’s apparent $50K budget boost for Michelle Mosby’s nonprofit was an error, official says
In public, the council agreed to set that money to the side and figure out what to do with it later.
City will reduce the number of purchasing cards by 80%, reset program
The city has contracted with the Institute for Public Procurement to conduct an independent assessment of the program.
City Council backs raises for all city employees, makes minimal budget changes
The council appears set to make only a few million dollars in adjustments to an operating budget that exceeds $1 billion.
Council rejects proposal for locked addiction rehab facility in North Side
The locked nature of the facility and HYPE’s security plans sparked numerous concerns from neighbors.
City revenue director resigns after more problems with tax rebate checks
City finance officials “ordered a stop” to the rebates last month after the city sent out an estimated 6,200 checks that were addressed to the wrong recipient.
