Prosecutor’s plan tackles overcrowding at City Jail
City will drop bond requests for low-risk suspects to limit population in new facility. Link
View ArticleCity Council, The proposed tax abatement ordinance seems unlawful.
October 16, 2013Re: Proposed Ordinance No. 2013-219 – Tax AbatementsDear Honorable Members of City Council, The proposed tax abatement ordinance seems unlawful.The Constitution of Virginia allows a tax...
View ArticleRichmonders flood CBS 6 with water bill woes
Fountain with DPU said she can’t comment on this case, but will instead contact Anderson directly to try and resolve this issue. Link
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Police say man had the right to remove political signs on Monument
“Officers are now more familiar with that particular City Code dealing with signage along public ways, including Monument Avenue,” Shamus said. The code forbids signs except on private property....
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No Response From Mayor Jones – Disturbing Historic Canal
No response received: The canal is an important piece of Richmond history. Please tell me in your own words, as Mayor of Richmond and President of Venture Richmond, why it is necessary to disturb the...
View ArticleBallpark plan
Mayor promises ‘best ballpark’ in minor league baseball Squirrels back Shockoe ballpark proposal Ballpark plans include a full-service grocery store Ballpark plan fails to connect with city’s past...
View ArticleBoulevard looms large in fiscal analysis of ballpark
Though the rollout of the Shockoe Bottom ballpark development project has focused largely on what would happen in Shockoe, the plan’s economics rely heavily on getting rid of The Diamond and building...
View ArticleMayor Makes Surprise Appearance to Drum Up Stadium Support
Who does Jones work for? After the mayor finished speaking, Kim Scheeler, president and CEO of the Greater Richmond Chamber, urged the audience to get involved. Information placards emblazoned with...
View ArticleRichmond Water Rate Reformers Respond to Utility Report
Disturbingly, the report has not been worth the wait. It lacks substance and appears to be written to support the existing rate structure. Link
View ArticleCity Council crunching numbers on mayor’s stadium plan
It’s like campaign season for Richmond Mayor, Dwight Jones. He’s trying to get as much support as possible for his pitch to move a baseball stadium to Shockoe Bottom. Link
View ArticleShockoe Stadium Debate Heats Up
A committee from the Richmond City Council met to discuss their recent resolution supporting the new ball park. Link
View ArticleRichmond council to consider having one regular meeting a month
“I don’t think it’s a solution to the problem they’re talking about,” Persinger said. “I think, in general, poor management of the meetings is their own making. They could have more efficient meetings...
View ArticleFunding details yet to materialize for Shockoe slavery sites
Richmond officials have laid out how the financing would work for the Shockoe Bottom baseball stadium and the mixed-use development next to it, but the source of roughly $30 million needed to complete...
View ArticleTHE NEW ENTITLEMENT: SPORTS VENUE TAJ MAHALS
Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, along with downtown business establishment, want to build a new Taj Mahal for the Flying Squirrels in the Shockhoe Bottom area. A poll of Richmond residents showed...
View ArticleItching for Ballpark Action? Get Ready to Wait.
The council members say they need to talk to voters in their districts before making any decisions. Link
View ArticleCounties say Richmond didn’t ask for help on ballpark
Del. G. Manoli Loupassi, R-Richmond, who represents parts of all three jurisdictions, still thinks a new stadium should be a regional initiative, given that most of the people who attend games of the...
View ArticleDoes Mayor Jones’ curve ball spell trouble for the Squirrels?
Have the Richmond Flying Squirrels been leveling with their own fans and the people of the Richmond over whether they want baseball on the Boulevard or in the Bottom? Link
View ArticleCouncil’s consideration for the public?
What time should you arrive for the Organizational Development meeting? From: “Smith, Faye – Clerk’s Office” <Faye.Smith@richmondgov.com> To: “Smith, Faye – Clerk’s Office”...
View ArticleLifting All Boats
The city’s new work force innovation center seeks to link job seekers with jobs that actually exist. Link
View ArticleCouncil offers support for Jackson Ward project
The vote on an expedited resolution to designate a corner building at 100 W. Clay St. as a revitalization area came after the council chambers had mostly emptied except for officials and members of the...
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