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Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 28, 2025 Richmond is considering requiring healthy checkout options
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The Richmond City Council will review a proposed ordinance that would make buying a candy bar at a large store slightly less convenient. The ordinance would require large retailers to offer healthier food options at checkout aisles – a move aimed at curbing the prevalence of junk food in low-income communities.

Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 27, 2025 Richmond officials weigh using Chevron settlement to pay down $392 million pension debt
Richmond officials weigh using Chevron settlement to pay down $392 million pension debt

Richmond city officials will explore a plan to accelerate repayment of the city's $392 million in unfunded pension liabilities using funds from its $550 million Chevron tax settlement, a move supporters say could save taxpayers $117 million in interest while freeing up $33 million annually for city services.

On the agenda: tobacco and sewer moratoriums, street sweeping, and healthy retail
Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 31, 2025 On the agenda: tobacco and sewer moratoriums, street sweeping, and healthy retail

The Richmond City Council will hold two public hearings at Tuesday’s meeting: extending the city’s moratorium on new tobacco retailers for another year and prohibiting new sewer connections to the aging Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer for nearly two more years. The council will also consider allocating over $560,

by Soren Hemmila
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Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 31, 2025 On the agenda: tobacco and sewer moratoriums, street sweeping, and healthy retail
On the agenda: tobacco and sewer moratoriums, street sweeping, and healthy retail

The Richmond City Council will hold two public hearings at Tuesday’s meeting: extending the city’s moratorium on new tobacco retailers for another year and prohibiting new sewer connections to the aging Keller Beach Sanitary Sewer for nearly two more years. The council will also consider allocating over $560,

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 28, 2025 Richmond is considering requiring healthy checkout options
Richmond Targe

The Richmond City Council will review a proposed ordinance that would make buying a candy bar at a large store slightly less convenient. The ordinance would require large retailers to offer healthier food options at checkout aisles – a move aimed at curbing the prevalence of junk food in low-income communities.

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 27, 2025 Richmond officials weigh using Chevron settlement to pay down $392 million pension debt
Richmond officials weigh using Chevron settlement to pay down $392 million pension debt

Richmond city officials will explore a plan to accelerate repayment of the city's $392 million in unfunded pension liabilities using funds from its $550 million Chevron tax settlement, a move supporters say could save taxpayers $117 million in interest while freeing up $33 million annually for city services.

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 20, 2025 Public banking in Richmond? City leaders call for alternatives as it sues big banks
Public banking in Richmond?  City leaders call for alternatives as it sues big banks

As Richmond pursues legal action against JPMorgan Chase and the Royal Bank of Canada over allegedly predatory financial deals, city officials appear to be doubling down on their support for Public Bank East Bay, a locally controlled financial institution they say will empower communities and prevent future exploitation. The lawsuit,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 18, 2025 Richmond sues JPMorgan, Royal Bank of Canada over swap deals
Richmond sues JPMorgan, Royal Bank of Canada over swap deals

The City of Richmond has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, the Royal Bank of Canada, and its former financial advisors, alleging that they engaged in illegal derivative contracts that cost the city tens of millions of dollars. The suit, filed on March 17, targets the Public Resources Advisory Group

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond CA City Council   -   Mar 08, 2025 On the agenda: major investments in infrastructure, sanctuary city protections, new meeting start time
On the agenda: major investments in infrastructure,  sanctuary city protections, new meeting start time

At its March 11 meeting, the Richmond City Council will discuss several projects, including the McBryde Avenue Improvement Project, sanctuary city protections, and the allocation of nearly $7 million in unspent funds. The council will accept $1.03 million in grant funding for upgrades along McBryde Avenue, award a $560,

by Soren Hemmila
News   -   Mar 05, 2025 Gimme shelter: Richmond City Council says no to emergency housing project
Gimme shelter: Richmond City Council says no to emergency housing project

Richmond City Council rejected an appeal Tuesday night for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, despite supporters' attempts to shout down the vote during the heated public hearing. With District 1 Councilmember Jamelia Brown abstaining, the council voted 6-0 to deny the

by Soren Hemmila
Richmond CA City Council   -   Feb 28, 2025 On the agenda: $1 million immigrant legal aid, parklet rules, and emergency shelter appeal
On the agenda: $1 million immigrant legal aid, parklet rules, and emergency shelter appeal

Richmond city officials will consider a $1 million initiative to expand legal aid and outreach for immigrants at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, alongside updates on parklet regulations and an appeal for an emergency shelter project.   $1 million initiative for immigrant legal support Richmond city officials are moving to allocate

by Soren Hemmila
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