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City Trash Pickup How is it working for you? What changes should be made?

DPU The Department of Public Utilities is in chaos. Past due accounts exceed $60 million. Water meters are running wide open in many locations across the city. Erroneous estimated bills

Are you satisfied with Richmond’s streets and sidewalks? What improvements need to be made? Are you happy with Slurry or liquid paving on your street? Should Richmond City Council create

Real Estate Tax Among the highest in Virginia. About 35% higher than Henrico and Chesterfield. Should citizens demand that the rate be lowered to the average rate of the surrounding

Local media has reported $44,000 lost to some city workers stealing gasoline. What’s interesting is that in 2005 a select committee impaneled by then Mayor Wilder found that thefts of

For the last 15 or so years we’ve paid handsome storm water fees with our utility bill. Many Richmond citizens report recurring storm water drainage problems that never get resolved.

Are you satisfied with Richmond’s streets and sidewalks? What improvements need to be made? Are you happy with Slurry or liquid paving on your street? Should Richmond City Council create

Fireman Apparently Stole $1 million With Fake Invoices, Could be $8 Million This is an ongoing investigation by the City Inspector General. The IG has found that one or several

P cards were issued to most city employees. They are credit cards intended for staff to make legitimate city purchases for city supplies etc. Due to lax or non-existent oversight,

In An Emergency Situation At Home, Can Police Protect Us? The number of sworn Richmond officers has dropped by more than 150 in recent years, and police response times have