Early voting starts today. Here’s how to vote in Richmond
Richmonders can now cast ballots in person at the city’s election office located at 2134 West Laburnum Ave.
City Government
Testy council meeting ends with no action on tax rate, at Stoney administration's request
A Richmond City Council committee chose not to take action on a pair of competing proposals on the city’s real estate tax rate Thursday after Mayor Levar Stoney’s administration said it needed more time to study the issue.
At Mayo Bridge meeting, citizens call for two-lane design, protected bike lanes
A VDOT official says the two biggest asks among attendees at a public meeting on the future of the Mayo Bridge were a two-lane bridge and a protected bike lane.
Council committee advances proposal for four-way stop signs on Cutshaw Avenue
The proposal moved forward despite objections from the Department of Public Works, which does not believe the signs are the best way to deal with traffic concerns in the area.
Avula overtakes Roday for fundraising lead as both mayoral candidates near $1 million
While Avula and Roday have both amassed considerable funds, Roday has spent about half of his, while Avula entered September with $657,126 in the bank.
Source: Work environment complaint preceded council chief of staff's exit
The Richmond City Council decided to part ways with its chief of staff Monday after she served 18 months in the job, according to multiple City Hall sources.
As home values rise again, Trammell proposes lowering Richmond’s property tax rate
In fiscal year 2020, the city collected about $300 million in real estate taxes. For fiscal year 2025, that number is projected to hit nearly $461 million.
