Williams: Richmond agency needs full attention
But Jones appeared in denial mode about this situation as he announced Hicks’ appointment. “I’m not suggesting that anybody has failed,” he said — a remarkable assertion, given the high-profile...
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Jones statement ruled “Half True”
Jones spoke in the past tense, as if the investments already have been made. But in fact, very little private money has been spent so far. Link
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City Hall turns to the Richmond Police Department for disciplinary guidelines.
Marshall said it was up to each department to determine employee discipline on a case-by-case basis because there are no set guidelines. Link
View ArticleCity’s Website Time Warp Under Repair
Clicking around the website offers a glimpse of the city as it was three years ago. The Procurement Department touts a forecast that offers “a snapshot of projected projects that are scheduled for bid...
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Venture Richmond breaks promise for historic review of amphitheater
Subject: Press Release: Venture Richmond breaks promise for historic review of amphitheater March 27, 2014 For immediate release: The City of Richmond and Venture Richmond renege on promised Section...
View ArticleGOLDMAN: Mayor Jones may [inadvertently] support Shockoe referendum today
There are upwards of $700 million in contracts potentially at stake when all is considered, including roughly $300 million the Mayor’s plan wants to reserve for those with political connections to key...
View ArticleRichmond mayor withdraws proposal to boost compensation for aides
The City Council’s governmental operations committee gave the idea a cold reception when it was first considered in late February. The item was withdrawn with no discussion when the committee met...
View ArticleGOLDMAN: RTD stadium story says council too timid to stand up to Mayor Jones
Indeed, the Mayor is using the Economic Development Authority to bypass the public’s right to have a direct vote on this tainted mess. City Council could make sure the people get their right to vote....
View ArticleGOLDMAN: The growing political bankruptcy of Richmond’s Democratic leaders
Instead of protecting the right to vote, the Richmond Democratic leaders are actively working to deny the people’s right to vote. What a role reversal! Why do Richmond’s Democratic elected officials,...
View ArticleWilliams: Will bike network be ready for UCI road race?
The underfunded riverfront and cycling plans, inextricably linked, appear to be casualties of Jones’ proposed ballpark and related development, which have created a capital budget at war with itself....
View ArticleGOLDMAN: Mayor Jones’ racist attack against white Richmonders debunked
Tonight, I will explain why his Stadium proposal fails not a black or white test: but the green test for all Richmonders except certain politically connected cronies of the Jones/Hicks/Marsh machine...
View ArticleIncreased Security for Mayor Jones Causes Outrage
Increased security at the mayor’s home overnight has caused a storm of outrage and some are calling for the security to be taken away. Link
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Mayor Jones’ Property Tax Drops Dramatically in One Year
…the value of the Mayor’s land dropped by more than 60 percent… Link
View ArticleInvestigators looking into mayor’s incorrect tax assessment
In a statement released Monday, City Assessor James D. Hester said he has asked City Auditor/Inspector General Umesh Dalal to review the actions of “all individuals who may have participated in this...
View Article13 laptops for Richmond foster youths idle after a year
But the 108 recipients on the city’s list were not pre-qualified to receive the technology as required under state policy…. Link
View ArticleStadium squabble holds up city budget
Chief Administrative Officer Byron C. Marshall told council Thursday that he expects an additional $8.1 million in revenues, but the administration did not certify the surplus money Monday to allow the...
View ArticleSchapiro: In ballpark fight, Jones taps into his inner Wilder
Jones doesn’t as much govern as show up — often late. Link
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...
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Sunday Q&A with Kelvin Tyler and Isabella Arias
You were unhappy with what you heard from the mayor when he asked you into City Hall to talk. How come? Arias: I don’t feel like we were talked to as he would talk to an adult. We were basically...
View ArticleOfficials mum on newly released Shockoe documents
Without a public explanation from the officials pushing it, the documents themselves do not paint a full picture of how the complicated Shockoe plan would work financially and legally. Link
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