Posts Tagged ‘Randy Riddle’
Council passes two ordinances that tighten campaign finance rules
The city council Tuesday night approved two contentious campaign finance ordinances that, taken together, limit the influence of people and businesses that contribute to a candidate or sitting councilmember. These ordinances will likely reshape the way candidates approach fundraising in this year’s election.
Read MoreFrom anti-graffiti to anti-tag: Richmond considering new graffiti ordinance
Last October a group of student artists from Gompers High School pooled their money to buy paint and spent two weeks splashing vibrant blues and greens on the brick wall of an industrial building off 8th Street, composing a colorful jungle with bouncing animals and bubble letters. While they worked, a few miles away, near…
Read MoreCity attorney Randy Riddle will step down
Richmond City Attorney Randy Riddle — who became the city’s attorney after a protracted search that ended in 2007 — will be leaving his position early next year. The city has hired an executive search firm to find a replacement. “Randy has been a great city attorney,” Richmond City Manager Bill Lindsay said on Tuesday. “He…
Read MoreCouncil OKs pot dispensaries in Richmond
The council passed an ordinance Tuesday allowing three local marijuana dispensaries.
Read MoreRichmond council OKs plan for new pipeline fees
In a marathon session, City Council voted to move ahead with plans to create an ordinance to regulate and tax the city’s underground pipeline operators.
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