….The total city budget is about $1.5 billion and includes no tax increases or employee layoffs or furloughs. However, it does include increases in fees and rates for water, wastewater and gas service. The rates will take effect July 1…. timesdispatch.com
Also, nbc12.com
….even the mayor’s supporters express concern…. timesdispatch.com
….extra $1.5 million requested by city schools….There are plenty of funds available to do the work…. timesdispatch.com
Re: Food Truck Court
Dear Honorable Mayor,
About the same time as the Art 180 Project controversy, “food trucks” began the widely publicized activity of selling products in the Virginia Historical Society parking lot. The property is zoned R-6 – Residential (Single Family Attached), which does not list the activity as an allowed use.
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Richmond City Council members are asking the city’s auditor to investigate allegations in a letter sent to the city by a former consultant who claims waste and abuse of power in Richmond’s Information Technology Department….The concerns are whether the contract was procured properly, whether it was implemented properly, how much the project cost and how much was spent, whether the program was implemented properly and whether it followed policies, procedures and regulations….The letter follows recent public stumbles by Jones’ administration…. timesdispatch.com
….I’ve never seen worse….millions of dollars in discrepancies….officials want to delay the project….perhaps only 10% of the program has actually been installed…. nbc12.com
….$18 million dollar project….totally out of control….miscalculation of overtime pay….never witnessed such excessive waste…. wtvr.com
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Richmond City Council
Council Chambers – 2nd Floor – City Hall
May 07 2012 6:00 p.m.
Council did not let public speak at an advertised public hearing.
Trammell ranting.
Public shouting out about school budget.
….She was placed on hold, and waited nearly 4 minutes before talking to a dispatcher…. wric.com
We took your questions and added some of our own for an interview with 5th District City Council candidate, Lee Shewmake. Previously, candidate David Gammino, received similar treatment. Next up will be the incumbent, Marty Jewell. … byrdpark.net
Spring is in midblossom, and so are the coffers of the candidates attempting to unseat certain members of City Council…. styleweekly.com