Interim registrar will handle primary voting in Richmond as the electoral board wraps up its search for a replacement
Final interviews were scheduled for this week as the search is down to two candidates.
City Government
In a supposedly tight budget year for Richmond government, pay bumps for senior officials spark fierce debate
The pay question has sparked a fiery debate over how Richmond should live up to the progressive values many of its leaders espouse as policymakers try to improve the culture and performance of City Hall.
Opening talks indicate a daunting path forward for potential gas phaseout
The city’s charter currently mandates that DPU “shall be responsible” for a gas utility.
Local nonprofits face major cuts in the city’s new budget. They’re warning of potential impacts.
“These funds are on the ground creating programs for kids that are really making a meaningful difference.”
Council, administration clash over potential budget reductions
The mismatched numbers added up to an at-times tense meeting.
DPU officials say inflation, reserve needs are driving monthly rate increases
Across the city’s utilities, “we’re seeing increasing operation costs.”
Mobile homes, housing fund and schools top list of concerns at budget hearing
More than 70 Richmonders turned out Monday night to air their views on the budget.
