Neighbor concerned with Broad Rock Park conditions
Scott said he believes part of the problem with the trash happens when night hits. He said he reached out to Councilwoman Michelle Mosby about his concerns, but has not yet heard back as of Friday. Link
View ArticleGOLDMAN: Stadium referendum breakthrough shocks Jones, Council, Richmond...
The people get it: and it is now dawning on the Mayor, the City Council and GA members that trying to bypass the people’s right to vote is beginning to backfire. Link
View ArticleGOLDMAN: Exclusive look at private stadium poll taken for Mayor Jones
Earth to Mayor Jones and City Council, you really need to get out more! You folks are tearing this city apart with how you have handled – and continue to handle – the Jones/City Council...
View ArticleThe Richmond Elite’s Bizarre Self Image
If one wants to know one source of Richmond’s malaise, she or he need look no further than the pages of the Richmond Times Dispatch, the mouthpiece of the city’s elite. This is especially true when one...
View Article“man assaulted and kidknapped by Richmond Government”
Transcript of video showing citizen being questioned and removed from City Council meeting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_Vy3WjE3E8 [camera pans up to Skinner] 0:00:00 Dorsey: definitely . yeah I’m...
View ArticleState Bar and feds investigating RRHA and general counsel
This is the latest discovery in a saga that has seen RRHA plagued by controversy for months. According to sources right now, the Bar and federal officials are investigating on multiple fronts. They...
View ArticleCorrection: “challenged” should be “childish”
In the Skinner-Dorsey conversation transcript the word “challenged” should be “childish”. 0:00:39 Skinner: there’s no need to be challenged childish about this 0:00:40 Dorsey: no I’m not being...
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City considers adding police, closing media area in council chamber
Did Samuels block off the two front rows of seating to keep Dorsey off camera? Stith said Council President Charles R. Samuels had agreed to have the rows blocked off that day after Dorsey had an...
View ArticleSources: Richmond finance administrator out after troubled two years
The tenure of the city of Richmond’s top financial administrator has come to an end, according to four City Hall sources, but the administration of Mayor Dwight C. Jones has repeatedly refused to...
View ArticleThe Kimonos Are Opening in Richmond
Richmond will get nowhere with its current Elite in charge. Link
View ArticlePatrons of Special Use Permits
Why did Samuels start requesting special use permit ordinances in 2013? Patrons of Special Use Permits – January 2004 through May 2014 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 City...
View ArticleCity give-away to convicted felon Salomonsky
Sent: Sunday, June 8, 2014 10:51 AM Subject: city give-away to convicted felon Salomonsky Dear Honorable Members of City Council, According to Section 15.2-2008 of the Code of Virginia, for the...
View ArticleCouncil delays vote on Pear Street condo for fourth time
City watchdog Silver Persinger criticized the council for being unprepared for action despite its sparse summer meeting schedule, which is being tried for the first time this year. “It seems like...
View ArticleIt’s time for the city to shake things up
It is evident that the current planning process used to submit capital and development proposals to the council for approval has not been effective. It has created confusion and misunderstanding. It...
View ArticleGetting Involved in Local Government
Most news outlets and pundits focus exclusively on federal politics, to the point that local governance gets completely overlooked. This is to the great detriment of our democracy because your...
View ArticleMarshall attorney blasts Richmond auditor’s report as “grossly inaccurate”
An attorney for Richmond Chief Administrative Officer Byron C. Marshall has accused City Auditor/Inspector General Umesh Dalal of damaging the credibility of the auditor’s office by issuing a “grossly...
View ArticleCouncil Holds Back on Auditor Congrats
In her email to Samuels, Mosby doesn’t elaborate on her objections to announcing Dalal’s award. But in response to questions from Style, she refers to internal issues. Link
View ArticleFormer political candidate gets job at Richmond City Hall
The hiring took place just as the Dance-McQuinn fight was heating up ahead of the Aug. 9 firehouse primary. Three days after Thompson’s start date, the McQuinn campaign circulated a list of 85...
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Richmond Chief Administrative Officer Byron Marshall resigns
Richmond Chief Administrative Officer Byron C. Marshall has resigned his position, Mayor Dwight C. Jones said this morning. Link
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City hires outside lawyer to oversee his exit
The Jones administration hired outside legal help at a rate of $330 per hour to oversee Marshall’s exit from City Hall. Link
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