Marshall attorney blasts Richmond auditor’s report as “grossly inaccurate”
An attorney for Richmond Chief Administrative Officer Byron C. Marshall has accused City Auditor/Inspector General Umesh Dalal of damaging the credibility of the auditor’s office by issuing a “grossly...
View ArticleCouncil members push back against seminary’s phased development plan
Though the seminary has the right to develop the land as it wishes, the two city councilmen who represent the nearby neighborhoods prefer a comprehensive approach, which they feel will give residents...
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City Council Hides Facebook Comments
Here are the comments about Steve Skinner, City Council’s public information officer. City Council blocked the Facebook comments section this past month.
View ArticleWilliams: On vendors at football training center, mayor must level the...
The city fell nearly $300,000 short of meeting its obligation last year, which meant the amount increased this year from $500,000. Local vendors who were essentially shut out of the training center and...
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City denies FOIA request seeking records on Judkins pay decision
In addition, it took nearly three weeks for the city to provide a complete response to the FOIA request… Link
View ArticleGeorgia court remands decision on recording trial, citing trouble with...
In a decision on whether a student could record court proceedings, the Court of Appeals of Georgia stated this week that courts risk harming key constitutional rights by attempting to distinguish who...
View ArticleFormer administrator sues city auditor for $10.7 million
Former Richmond administrator Sharon Judkins has sued City Auditor Umesh Dalal for $10.7 million, alleging Dalal defamed her and acted with gross negligence in releasing a report on an attempt to boost...
View ArticleCity will pay for Dalal’s legal defense in defamation suit
The city of Richmond plans to hire outside legal counsel in the defamation lawsuit filed against City Auditor Umesh Dalal, according to City Attorney Allen L. Jackson. The $10.7 million civil suit,...
View ArticleVCU Police unveil noise suppression van to curb loud parties
VCU Police visited 186 residences in response to noise complaints last academic year. As a result of excessive noise complaints, VCU Police assisted with 57 local evictions, 43 of which involved VCU...
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8News Investigates: What Are Your Rights When It Comes to Noisy Neighbors
The City of Richmond has a noise ordinance but 8News Investigator Kerri O’Brien uncovers Richmond Police are having trouble enforcing it. 8News has learned since the city’s ordinance went into effect...
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