City Council on Richmond homeless shelter shortfall: ‘We are failing’ | #citycouncil
RICHMOND, Va. — After the City of Richmond opened only half its number of cold weather shelters in time to protect the homeless population from this weekend’s dangerous arctic blast, a majority of Richmond City Council has expressed frustrations and demanded accountability. For several months, the city administration said it would open four inclement weather […]
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Recount for Antioch, Richmond City Council Races – NBC Bay Area | #citycouncil
Two incredibly close city council races in Contra Costa County have now been decided following a recount. It turns out a tiebreaker in Richmond was not necessary. “The first thing is there is a Santa Clause as we get ready for Christmas,” Richmond City Councilmember-elect Cesar Zepeda said. Zepeda has plenty to celebrate this Christmas […]
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Mayor Stoney returns to Richmond after attending Mayors Against Antisemitism Summit in Greece
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — This weekend, Richmond Mayor Levar. Stoney returned to Richmond after attending the 2022 Mayors Against Antisemitism Summit in Athens, Greece. The Summit brought together mayors from 53 cities and 23 countries — including eight U.S. mayors — to discuss antisemitism, Jewish life and inclusivity, security solutions, interfaith relations, community challenges and opportunities for diversity. In particular, the recent rise in antisemitism in the U.S. was a major theme of the Summit. During […]
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Mayor Stoney addresses Richmond violence ahead of National Night Out
RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney spoke about the recent violence in the city at his weekly press conference on Wednesday afternoon. He also took time to encourage people to sign up for next week’s National Night Out. Stoney spoke about continuing what he calls a “both/and” approach to the rising violence in the […]
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Mayor Stoney visits Richmond summer meal program that provides kids with free breakfast and lunch
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond’s summer meal program got some special guests this week when Mayor Levar Stoney and city council members stopped by to hand out meals and speak to some kids about the program. The summer meal program is offering kids free breakfast and lunch every day throughout summer vacation and is available […]
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Mayor Stoney, Richmond police chief appeal ruling that allows $5M lawsuit to move forward
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and police Chief Gerald Smith have filed an appeal against a circuit court ruling allowing a $5 million wrongful termination lawsuit against them to continue. Stoney and Smith are being sued by William “Jody” Blackwell, a former major within the city’s police department who was tapped by […]
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Richmond City Council rejects deal to develop Point Molate | #citycouncil
article RICHMOND, Calif. – The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there, saying the company didn’t prove it could meet the financial requirements of the development. The council voted 4-2 to scuttle the project, with Mayor Tom Butt and councilmember Nat […]
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