City Council to Vote on Coal Storage Ban
A highly contentious decision on whether to phase out coal storage in Richmond is scheduled to be before city council on Tuesday, Jan. 14....
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Jan
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Jan
Richmond Residents Pick Favored Voting District Maps
Richmond held its final community workshop Jan. 6 as it transitions from at-large to district elections, roughly one week before the city council is set this week to select a...
20
Nov
Council Halts Proposed ‘Tenant Opportunity To Purchase’ Ordinance
A controversial ordinance that would have given renters first opportunity to purchase property they live in - if put up for sale - has been set aside....
07
Nov
Council Amends Point Molate Agreement, Moves Toward District Elections
City staff expects a lawsuit claiming Richmond violated open meeting laws when discussing development on Point Molate will be more swiftly resolved after councilmembers narrowly approved an amended agreement....
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Oct
District-Based City Council Elections Coming To Richmond
The City of Richmond is going to switch from a city-wide voting system to district-based voting when electing city councilmembers....
13
Oct
Debate Over Controversial Zeneca Development Continues
A Richmond community advisory group and area residents voiced concerns - and serious doubts - about the Richmond City Council's Sept. 24 decision to support the capping and residential development...
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Sep
Council Approves Capping and Developing Toxic Zeneca Site
The Richmond City Council has voted to support a development plan that includes capping and then building on the polluted Zeneca site....
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Sep
Richmond Council Backs Plan to Let Renters Buy First
The Richmond City Council has approved the drafting of an ordinance meant to give renters the first opportunity to purchase a property they’re currently renting before the owner can put...
11
Sep
City Council Bans E-cigarettes Sales in Richmond
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday voted to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes and vaping products until they’re reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration....
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Jul
Richmond City Council Fires City Manager
Richmond's City Manager Carlos Martinez, fired from his post Tuesday by a split city council vote, said he believes union objections to his recommendations for "organizational restructuring" was a part...
Mayor and Council Clash Over Police Commission Appointments
After two months of rejected appointments and heated city council meetings that went late into the night, Richmond Mayor Tom Butt continues to struggle to get council approval of his...
23
Mar
‘State of the City’ a Mix of Triumphs and Challenges
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt began his State of the City address with the overall finances of the city, saying they’re currently “stable.”...
15
Feb
Q&A: Nat Bates on Returning to City Council
In November, Nathaniel “Nat” Bates won the closest victory of any race on a California ballot: winning by nine votes to claim his eighth term on the Richmond city council....
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Jan
Nuevos y Veteranos Concejales Toman Juramento
El recién llegado político Demnlus Johnson III y uno de los políticos con mas experiencia de Richmond, Nat Bates, se unieron oficialmente al Concejo de la Ciudad de Richmond el...
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Jan
New and Veteran Councilmembers Sworn-In
Political newcomer Demnlus Johnson III and one of Richmond’s most seasoned politicians, Nat Bates, officially joined the Richmond City Council on Jan. 15....
