Contentious meeting ends with approval for Shockoe Valley street plan
“I will support this project, but I feel held hostage in a lot of ways, and I resent that.”
City Government
Monthly report shows spike in delinquent taxes, but history says the money is on the way
Avula hinted at a resumption of delinquent property sales.
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.
Backers of Family Justice Center to seek $2 million from city for startup costs next year
“We have got to start working together to be able to provide survivors one place they can come to not just address their needs, but their children’s needs.”
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.
Urban Design Committee recommends denial of Shockoe Valley road revamps
“99% of this project, we are ecstatic to see.”
Avula pitches meals, property tax cuts to win support for sales tax for Richmond schools
“If we're asking Richmonders to approve a new tax, then we should also look for every opportunity to pair that with a reduced tax somewhere else.”
