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FUN FACT: Two of our current City Council representatives are THE longest serving in the modern history of city government

Feb 29, 2024 1

In 1977, Richmond elected it’s first City Council under the current nine district set up. The big deal in 1977 was whether or not it…

Council to consider Hull Street, Forest Hill projects

Feb 26, 2024

The agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting includes three items on this side of the river: ORD. 2023-340 To close, to public use and travel,…

That time a city councilman faked his own death

Feb 19, 2024

Raymond D. Royall, Southside resident and owner of a Highland Springs auto dealership, ran for City Council in 1970 and came in 21st place. This…

Council to consider five-story apartment building for Hull Street (UPDATED)

Feb 11, 2024 4

UPDATE 2/12 : This has been continued to Monday, February 26, 2024 The agenda for Monday’s City Council meeting includes one item specific to this…

Council to consider new shelter, funding for workforce and greenspaces, Potterfield Bridge connection

Jan 22, 2024

The agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting is about 2/3 Southside: ORD. 2023-358 which will connect Semmes Avenue and the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge:…

Council to consider pedestrian bridge, road closure, commercial development

Jan 7, 2024

The agenda for Monday’s City Council meeting has 3 items directly pertaining to Southside, all of them on the consent agenda. ORD. 2022-205 which makes…

City Council update – Jones in as interim 9th District representative, Nye elected president

Jan 2, 2024

From Richmond City Council: Today, newly appointed Interim Richmond City Council Member Nicole Jones, was administered their oath of office during the scheduled special Richmond…

Nicole Jones appointed as interim 9th District City Council representative

Dec 16, 2023

Nicole Jones was appointed at Monday’s City Council meeting to replace Michael Jones, who was elected in November to represent the House of Delegates 77th…