The City Council delayed a vote on a tax rate cut relating to a second casino referendum in light of Sen. Joe Morrissey’s efforts to make Petersburg a potential host site.
State budget amendment would block Richmond casino vote until 2023
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Jefferson Hotel owner to hold off on Second Baptist Church demolition
City officials said they reached a “gentleman’s agreement” with Bill Goodwin to wait three months while other options are explored.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.28.22
Budget season is underway with spending plans and tax rate adjustments proposed. Public input is sought on a regional bike and pedestrian plan.
After Hours Concerts series promoter seeks stage swap in Chesterfield
A new agreement between the county and the promoter would move this year’s shows from the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds to River City Sportsplex.
Updated: Diamond District solicitation attracts 15 developer responses
Richmond’s Diamond District redevelopment project has officially garnered interest from more than a dozen development teams.
Jefferson Hotel owner will be allowed to demolish century-old former church
The change in the city’s position prompted outrage from historic preservationists, who gathered Saturday for a rally that marched by the hotel’s Lemaire restaurant.
City weighing increase to BPOL tax exemption threshold for businesses
The proposal to lessen the tax burden on small businesses could affect more than half of the businesses operating in Richmond.
Bill that speeds launch of recreational marijuana market up for Senate vote
It would allow medical marijuana operators to start selling recreational pot on Jan. 1, 2023, a full year before everyone else.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.14.22
A 200-home development is proposed in western Chesterfield, Goochland holds meetings on a pair of area-specific plans, and several projects advance in Henrico.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.7.22
Development plans are up for review in Henrico, Richmond planners look to extend TOD zoning along West Broad Street, and Chesterfield maintains its bond rating.