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Richmond Roulette: Groups go all in on Measure U
Money flows in from all sides to support or oppose the proposed casino.
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Singh hopes to bring harmony to council
Underdog candidate Harry Singh hopes to bring fresh ideas to city government.
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Voters pass pot tax, reject casino
Richmond voters passed two of three measures on Tuesday's ballot.
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Richmond to spend $15,000 on information campaign for sales tax hike
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday authorized City Manager Bill Lindsay to spend up to $15,000 on mailing information to Richmond voters about Measure U, the half-cent sales tax measure voters will...
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Proposed tax hike draws support, criticism, but little community response
Revenues from the little-discussed Measure U tax would be split between street improvements, public safety and health, and wellness and youth services, proponents say. But it is not possible to be...
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Richmond votes yes on sales tax measure; California votes yes on sentencing...
Measure U, the ballot item to increase the retail sales taxes to 9.5%, passed yesterday with 53.7% of the vote. Another key ballot item, Proposition 47, also passed. The statewide proposition to...
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City forced to increase debt, rethink its finances
Last week, Richmond’s City Council faced a painful choice between paying a $30 million bond termination fee or taking on an extra $10 million in debt over the life of the bond. Neither of these...
View ArticleMeasure U passes, but businesses remain divided
The change in the tax code could increase the city’s revenues by nearly $6 million dollars, according to a financial analysis by the city attorney. The city, according to a finance department...
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