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IG report faults Richmond election office for gun purchase, drinking during work hours, excessive spending and more

IG report faults Richmond election office for gun purchase, drinking during work hours, excessive spending and more

The report found wide-ranging misconduct by top officials, including misuse of city-issued purchasing cards, excessive spending, alcohol consumption during work hours and a nearly $230,000 remodeling of the office.

Trial in ex-FOIA officer’s case set for next September after unusually hostile scheduling process

The lawsuit by former city of Richmond public records official Connie Clay is set for a three-day trial next September after her lawyer and attorneys for the city worked through an unusually hostile process to agree on a date.

Trial in ex-FOIA officer’s case set for next September after unusually hostile scheduling process

Avula fills out transition team with over 35 Richmond leaders

Richmond Mayor-elect Danny Avula announced dozens of additions to his transition team this week, saying he plans to use the expertise of “local community members and subject-matter experts” as he prepares to take office on Jan. 1.

Avula fills out transition team with over 35 Richmond leaders

Richmond legislators will push to let city install more speed cameras

Legislation backed by City Council would let the cameras be placed around college campuses and day cares as well as expand the hours they can be used in K-12 school zones.

Richmond legislators will push to let city install more speed cameras

Richmond is buying the former Southside casino site for $5.5M. The plan for it is TBD.

The city felt it had a “very narrow window” to buy the Altria property because “other interested parties” were pursuing it.

Richmond is buying the former Southside casino site for $5.5M. The plan for it is TBD.

Report: DPU employee went home to Sandston during work hours, had unauthorized side businesses

DPU declined to comment, calling the matter an “ongoing personnel investigation.”

Report: DPU employee went home to Sandston during work hours, had unauthorized side businesses

People vs. pets debate precedes city's purchase of new animal adoption center

A few council members were taken aback by the idea that the city could find millions in funding on something that they said might be nice to have, but shouldn’t take precedence over the unmet needs of struggling people.

People vs. pets debate precedes city's purchase of new animal adoption center