City Council Cuts $3 Million, 12 Positions From Police Department
After months of debate, the Richmond City Council voted to reduce the police budget and use the money for other public safety measures....
17
Jun
11
Jun
Council Moves Toward Balanced Budget Without Layoffs
With projected city expenses and revenue nearly even, the Richmond City Council also voted Tuesday not to include any layoffs in the next city budget....
04
Jun
Richmond Conflicted on Reallocating Police Funds
Read about the ongoing debate over whether to shift city funds away from the Richmond Police Department and then take our survey....
20
May
Richmond Will Receive $27.7 Million in Federal Funding
The city has received recommendations from residents, unions and businesses on how to use the money, but it also must follow spending rules set by the Treasury....
14
May
Richmond Unlikely to Hire New Staff In Upcoming Budget
A nearly $13 million projected deficit means Richmond is unlikely to fill staffing needs across city departments, according to Tuesday's City Council meeting....
11
May
City Council Supports Task Force Recommendations to Reallocate Police Funds
The Richmond City Council voted to direct city staff to include guidance from the Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force as the city budget is drafted....
07
May
City Council Faces $12.6 Million Budget Deficit
Both city revenue and expenses are expected to go up, according to a draft budget presented at the May 4 Richmond City Council meeting....
22
Apr
City Council Changes Direction on Point Molate, Adds Special Meetings
In a reversal, the Richmond City Council opted Tuesday to contest two lawsuits challenging the Point Molate development. It also voted to add special meetings. ...
07
Apr
Richmond Will Get $20.81 Million In Federal Money
Richmond will get the money in two payments under the American Rescue Plan. The city hopes to approve a new budget June 22, following three community meetings....
24
Mar
City Council Establishes Eviction Moratorium for Tenants
The City Council voted Tuesday to temporarily ban the eviction of Richmond residents financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic....
19
Mar
Council Reverses Decision, Looks to Provide Funding for Homeless at Existing Locations
In another reversal, the Richmond City Council will provide funding for people living in cars where they are staying, rather than creating a safe parking site....
11
Mar
Richmond Council Does Not Agree on Budget-Guiding Principles
The Richmond City Council failed to reach a consensus Tuesday on budget-guiding principles intended to support long-term fiscal sustainability....
07
Mar
City Council to Continue Discussion on Budget Principles
The Richmond City Council spent most of Tuesday's meeting on fiscal values and budgeting practices, voting to keep the discussion going in a special meeting....
24
Feb
Council Reverses Hilltop Decision, Picks New Location for Safe Parking Program
The Richmond City Council switched gears on the location of a site for people living in their cars, now favoring the Civic Center over Hilltop Mall....
18
Feb
Richmond Council, Community Call for ‘Just Transition’ from Chevron
The City Council voted Tuesday to research a "just transition" away from Chevron, to look into stronger eviction protections and to approve budget adjustments....
