Posts Tagged ‘Corky Booze’
Richmond to spend $15,000 on information campaign for sales tax hike
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday authorized City Manager Bill Lindsay to spend up to $15,000 on mailing information to Richmond voters about Measure U, the half-cent sales tax measure voters will decide in November.
Read MoreRichmond candidates clash on Hilltop Mall LED sign
Mayoral and council candidates clashed during a debate Saturday over whether to green light a digital sign on the I-80 corridor that would tout the troubled Hilltop Mall business district.
Read MoreRichmond City Council and residents tackle hate speech
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday took a step toward adopting new rules to curb hate speech and other disruptions at its contentious meetings.
Read MoreMinimum wage increase stalls
Richmond’s effort to pass a minimum wage hike has stalled. A general increase to the minimum wage gained support from the city council on March 19, but the proposed ordinance failed to pass a second reading after some councilmembers felt the wage hike deserved more input from small businesses.
Read MoreCouncil moves to hire independent investigator to audit Housing Authority
The Richmond City Council will hire an independent auditor to investigate systemic issues of work order responsiveness within the Housing Authority.
Read MoreCity Council addresses media reports of neglect and mismanagement by Richmond Housing Authority
The Richmond City Council responded to damning media reports of appalling public housing conditions and financial mismanagement by the Richmond Housing Authority.
Read MoreRichmond mosque remains closed, leaders hope to reopen soon
It’s been over a month since Richmond fire officials plastered a red-tag at the entrance of the Masjid Noor mosque, giving the religious leaders a long list of safety violations that must be repaired before the building can be reopened.
Read MoreFor Richmond hosts community reception
Last night, the nonprofit For Richmond, hosted a community reception. Kyra Worthy, For Richmond’s executive director, explained the organization’s purpose like this, “I think we’re here to help the community help themselves.”
Read MoreRichmond to consider minimum wage hike
A Richmond council member is seeking to put a measure on the November ballot that could raise the city’s minimum wage to at least $11, potentially making it the region’s highest. Councilwoman Jovanka Beckles sponsored the resolution, scheduled to be heard at Tuesday night’s council meeting, to direct city staff to draft three possible minimum…
Read MoreResidents scruitnize Councilmembers’ foreign trips
City leaders recently took trips to Cuba, China, and Japan. While councilmembers say the trips foster economic growth and spur innovative thinking, some resident are wary of footing the bill to send city leaders overseas while Richmond grapples with a sizable budget shortfall.
Read MoreRichmond’s controversial housing plan takes step forward
Richmond moved one step closer to implementing its eminent domain plan Tuesday night by tightening guidelines for the program, which aims to save struggling homeowners from foreclosure.
Read MoreOficiales de Richmond mezclan negocio y placer en China
Cuando representantes de Richmond visitaron China y Japón ellos lo convirtieron un viaje de 15 días. Esa expedición fue, en las palabras del Concejal Corky Booze, “estrictamente negocios.”
Read MoreUso de carros de la ciudad cayó bajo críticas, oficiales buscan terminar programa
Algunos miembros del concejo de la ciudad de Richmond el martes lanzaron una Mirada escéptica en la práctica de suplir vehículos de la ciudad para el uso de ciertos empleados.
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