City council members say former investigator’s claims were “weak” but agreed commissioners need training as soon as possible.
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Posted inCity
Richmond police commission misconduct allegations should be investigated, council members say
Who is on the police commission, why was it formed and why are some members still serving after their terms ended?
Posted inCity
Illegal fireworks town hall is Monday
Richmond city officials and citizens are hosting a virtual town hall to discuss the fireworks problem and solutions.
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Richmond should hire more police officers, grand jury says
Civil grand jury investigation finds that violent crimes increased while city diverted money from hiring police to alternative policing programs.
Posted inPublic Safety
Richmond neighborhoods added to wildfire hazard map
May Valley and East Richmond Heights are now listed on the state wildfire hazard map while Point Richmond is no longer included.
Posted inCity
Council rejects mayor’s committee to review police commission reforms
City Council member Soheila Bana led opposition, saying the mayor’s proposed ad hoc committee had conflicts of interest as she rehashed former commission investigator’s accusations of bias.
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Richmond can hire community crisis team now that police union dispute is squashed
Police union wanted to represent new jobs — city says that sends the wrong message to Richmond residents.
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Richmond can’t fill 8 crisis prevention jobs amid police union dispute
Police leaders say newly created jobs belong in their union; city says duties differ so they belong in non-sworn union.
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Richmond to start ticketing cars citywide that block street sweepers
New signs installed in 15 neighborhoods as city council approves additional funding to evaluate all of the city’s street signs.
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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.
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Richmond wants stronger ‘sanctuary city’ law restricting cooperation with ICE
The city council on Tuesday plans to discuss law more like SF’s, adding protections for undocumented community members.
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Richmond City Council OKs $1 million for undocumented legal help, education
With calls to a Contra Costa County hotline up 330%, the money will also help educate undocumented people about their rights.
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Richmond City Council wants to create a $1M legal fund to help undocumented residents
The fund, which will be discussed at Tuesday’s council meeting, would be administered via a community organization to ensure immigrants are educated about their rights and have access to legal assistance.
Posted inCity
Richmond City Council to test 5 p.m. meeting start time
In an effort to end its meetings earlier, the council is starting 90 minutes earlier beginning Tuesday despite attorney’s advice to vote on it.
Posted inSchools
WCCUSD saves 8 jobs from cuts but money may come out of student services
School board now must make $1.2M in reductions that could hurt student services; Richmond City Council considers getting involved.
Posted inCity
Richmond is seeking to strengthen its ‘weak’ sanctuary city rules
As Trump threatens mass deportations, city officials are looking to places like San Francisco and Chicago, where immigrant protections are more robust.
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New Richmond City Council member who ousted RPA incumbent wants ‘a fair shot’
The political newcomer, who defeated two-time incumbent Melvin Willis, says she is ready to transition from campaigning to policy making.
Posted inCity
Richmond City Council now has 1st female super majority
3 new council members are seated as longtime members Gayle McLaughlin and Melvin Willis depart.
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Richmond police rules for military gear reveal friction with city
Police say they don’t have time to fill out more reports; council members say they’d have more time if the union wasn’t blocking efforts to hire a crisis team for help with non-urgent calls.
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Richmond City Council members raise their own salaries
Mayor, council members defend salary increase, saying they work long hours and that higher pay might attract more people to public service.
