Mayor Eduardo Martinez said he voted against hiring the consultant because he did not agree with describing the settlement as “separate” from the general fund.
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$550M Chevron settlement: Consultant will ask residents how to spend it
After city staff say they are spread too thin to collect public input, the city council decides to spend up to $300,000 on a consultant.
City pursues early pension debt payoff to free up funds for services
Richmond City Council member Jamelia Brown says community input needed and people should be prioritized over “book-balancing.”
Richmond to consider using Chevron settlement to pay off pension debt
City employees’ union will present city council with proposed pay-off plan that proponents say would save taxpayers $117 million.

