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City Council: Evictions a public crisis
City Council has declared evictions without legal representation a public crisis. Council members unanimously approved Monday evening a resolution that also outlines the council’s support for programs providing counsel for those facing evictions.
Council approves new shelters for homeless
Proposals for two new city-supported homeless shelters – including one at 1900 Chamberlayne Ave. that drew fire from area businesses — cleared City Council Monday.
No tax cut for Richmond property owners
City Council has no plans to cut the tax rate on property taxes, essentially allowing an increase in the tax bills most property owners will pay.
City’s switch to VRS approved
Richmond city employees could soon have the option of becoming members of the Virginia Retirement System.
Help for elderly homeowners who are delinquent in paying taxes
City Hall has come up with a new way to help elderly homeowners who have fallen far behind in paying real estate taxes that have overwhelmed their fixed- income budgets.
City residents’ delinquent taxes pile up
Thousands of Richmond residents are ignoring City Hall tax bills on cars, trucks, boats, trailer homes, recreational vehicles and other such personal property.
3 City Hall unions in place
A major share of City Hall’s 4,000 employees have selected their union bargaining agents who will take the lead in contract talks with the city on wages, benefits, health insurance, holiday pay, working conditions and other issues.
Approval looms for city’s revamped budget
Plan includes retiree bonuses, overtime pay for firefighters
Thousands of City Hall retirees will receive a one-time 5 percent bonus. And the city is setting up a fund to buy property for development.
