Richmond Political News

June 2 primary election results: Richmond, Contra Costa County, state and federal races - Richmondside

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

June 2 primary election results: Richmond, Contra Costa County, state and federal races Richmondside

Mayor Danny Avula proposes Richmond’s $3.4B spending plan - VPM

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Mayor Danny Avula proposes Richmond’s $3.4B spending plan VPM

Updated: Contra Costa County Primary Election Results - Contra Costa News

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Updated: Contra Costa County Primary Election Results Contra Costa News

Four candidates file for Richmond mayor’s race; council seats draw challengers - Grandview Independent

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Four candidates file for Richmond mayor’s race; council seats draw challengers Grandview Independent

Star-Observer Election Guide: New Richmond Mayor - Hudson Star Observer

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Star-Observer Election Guide: New Richmond Mayor Hudson Star Observer

Richmond Mayor Becky Haas and Rosenberg Mayor William Benton re-elected - fbindependent

Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond Mayor Becky Haas and Rosenberg Mayor William Benton re-elected fbindependent

Council budget amendments aim to block Avula’s severance proposal, boost funding for schools - The Richmonder

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Council budget amendments aim to block Avula’s severance proposal, boost funding for schools The Richmonder

Jewish group calls for resignation of Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez after shared antisemitic LinkedIn posts - ABC7 Bay Area

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Jewish group calls for resignation of Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez after shared antisemitic LinkedIn posts ABC7 Bay Area

Mayor Avula breaks tradition with conversational State of the City - WWBT

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Mayor Avula breaks tradition with conversational State of the City WWBT

New Richmond budget will raise gas and water bills. Mayor Avula explains why. - WTVR.com

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

New Richmond budget will raise gas and water bills. Mayor Avula explains why. WTVR.com

Richmond election forums: Meet June 2 primary candidates for mayor, city council - Richmondside

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond election forums: Meet June 2 primary candidates for mayor, city council Richmondside

A year in review with Richmond Mayor Danny Avula - VPM

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A year in review with Richmond Mayor Danny Avula VPM

St. Croix County election results: live updates - Hudson Star Observer

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

St. Croix County election results: live updates Hudson Star Observer

Candidate Interview: Eduardo Martinez seeks a second term as Richmond mayor - Grandview Independent

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Candidate Interview: Eduardo Martinez seeks a second term as Richmond mayor Grandview Independent

City Council wraps up budget changes without putting up new money for virtual school - The Richmonder

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

City Council wraps up budget changes without putting up new money for virtual school The Richmonder

Richmond councilors sign off on $3.5B budget for FY27 - VPM

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond councilors sign off on $3.5B budget for FY27 VPM

Candidate Interview: Demnlus Johnson runs for mayor of Richmond - Grandview Independent

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Candidate Interview: Demnlus Johnson runs for mayor of Richmond Grandview Independent

RPS Roundup: School Board asks Mayor to add funding for virtual academy as budget decisions loom - The Richmonder

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

RPS Roundup: School Board asks Mayor to add funding for virtual academy as budget decisions loom The Richmonder

Candidate Interview: Ahmad Anderson runs for mayor of Richmond - Grandview Independent

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Candidate Interview: Ahmad Anderson runs for mayor of Richmond Grandview Independent

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula says he will seek second term in 2028 - VPM

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula says he will seek second term in 2028 VPM

Unity Letter in Response to Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez's Antisemitic and Hateful Rhetoric - Contra Costa News

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Unity Letter in Response to Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez's Antisemitic and Hateful Rhetoric Contra Costa News

Richmond proposes record-breaking funding for its schools — but it’s still not enough to cover costs - WRIC ABC 8News

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Richmond proposes record-breaking funding for its schools — but it’s still not enough to cover costs WRIC ABC 8News

Richmond Hill airport board chair says City Council can’t block project - WJCL

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Richmond Hill airport board chair says City Council can’t block project WJCL

Richmond prepares to weather continuing federal shutdown - VPM

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Richmond prepares to weather continuing federal shutdown VPM

Richmond City Council votes down real estate tax relief proposal - VPM

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond City Council votes down real estate tax relief proposal VPM

Richmond Hts. voters will select from among five candidates to fill two council at-large seats - Cleveland.com

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond Hts. voters will select from among five candidates to fill two council at-large seats Cleveland.com

RRHA board accepts mayor’s ‘joint governance’ proposal for Gilpin redevelopment - The Richmonder

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

RRHA board accepts mayor’s ‘joint governance’ proposal for Gilpin redevelopment The Richmonder

New York City’s newest first lady is a VCU grad - The Richmonder

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

New York City’s newest first lady is a VCU grad The Richmonder

Louisiana city declares Sept. 9 in honor of Richmond leader Nat Bates - Richmond Standard

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Louisiana city declares Sept. 9 in honor of Richmond leader Nat Bates Richmond Standard

Avula calls for ‘shared governance’ of Gilpin Court redevelopment - The Richmonder

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Avula calls for ‘shared governance’ of Gilpin Court redevelopment The Richmonder

How Richmond works: Your guide to local government and city operations - Richmondside

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:06:31 GMT

How Richmond works: Your guide to local government and city operations Richmondside

Left-leaning Richmond slate announces candidates for fall election - Richmond News

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Left-leaning Richmond slate announces candidates for fall election Richmond News

Conservative candidate vying for Richmond mayor's chair - Richmond News

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Conservative candidate vying for Richmond mayor's chair Richmond News

Richmond mayor opposes Gilpin Court redevelopment plan, cites governance concerns - WTVR.com

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond mayor opposes Gilpin Court redevelopment plan, cites governance concerns WTVR.com

Richmond civilian police review board delayed again - VPM

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond civilian police review board delayed again VPM

During visit to Staten Island school, Mamdani touts 3‑K expansion as win for NYC - SILive.com

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

During visit to Staten Island school, Mamdani touts 3‑K expansion as win for NYC SILive.com

Child-care owner plans bid for Richmond mayor's chair - Richmond News

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Child-care owner plans bid for Richmond mayor's chair Richmond News

Candidates coming forward for fall Richmond city election - Richmond News

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Candidates coming forward for fall Richmond city election Richmond News

Richmond, Henrico officials discuss water system plans in tense meeting - VPM

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond, Henrico officials discuss water system plans in tense meeting VPM

Yes, you can run now: Richmond Hill declares nominations for mayor, councillor and school board trustee positions open - YorkRegion.com

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Yes, you can run now: Richmond Hill declares nominations for mayor, councillor and school board trustee positions open YorkRegion.com

Mamdani taps Staten Island native as next NYC budget director - SILive.com

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Mamdani taps Staten Island native as next NYC budget director SILive.com

Who's running for Richmond mayor in 2024? - VPM

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Who's running for Richmond mayor in 2024? VPM

Richmond mayor-elect Danny Avula shares his outlook for the city - Virginia Mercury

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Richmond mayor-elect Danny Avula shares his outlook for the city Virginia Mercury

Avula presents inaugural $3B Richmond budget for FY26 - VPM

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Avula presents inaugural $3B Richmond budget for FY26 VPM

An exit interview with Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney - VPM

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

An exit interview with Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney VPM

1 year before local elections in B.C., here's who is running in Metro Vancouver - CBC

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

1 year before local elections in B.C., here's who is running in Metro Vancouver CBC

Danny Avula is poised to win Richmond's mayoral race - Axios

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Danny Avula is poised to win Richmond's mayoral race Axios

Unofficial Virginia results: Richmond local races - VPM

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Unofficial Virginia results: Richmond local races VPM

Election Day 2025 live updates: Cincinnati mayoral, city council races take center stage - WLWT

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Election Day 2025 live updates: Cincinnati mayoral, city council races take center stage WLWT

L. Douglas Wilder: a strong mayor, a stronger legacy - VCU Wilder School

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

L. Douglas Wilder: a strong mayor, a stronger legacy VCU Wilder School

Henry L. Marsh III, Richmond’s first Black mayor, dies at 91 - VPM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Henry L. Marsh III, Richmond’s first Black mayor, dies at 91 VPM

Levar Stoney says he’s ‘ready to go on day one’ as lieutenant governor - VPM

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Levar Stoney says he’s ‘ready to go on day one’ as lieutenant governor VPM

Richmonders push for schools funding, employee raises at council - VPM

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmonders push for schools funding, employee raises at council VPM

Richmond City Council OKs money for legal assistance, Family Crisis Fund - VPM

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond City Council OKs money for legal assistance, Family Crisis Fund VPM

Henry Marsh, Richmond’s first Black mayor, dies at 91 - The Richmonder

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Henry Marsh, Richmond’s first Black mayor, dies at 91 The Richmonder

The Mayor You Didn’t Know - richmondmagazine.com

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

The Mayor You Didn’t Know richmondmagazine.com

Richmond City Council OKs $3.2M for housing, shelter initiatives - VPM

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Richmond City Council OKs $3.2M for housing, shelter initiatives VPM

Community pays tribute to trailblazing Mayor Irma Anderson - Richmond Confidential

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Community pays tribute to trailblazing Mayor Irma Anderson Richmond Confidential

Richmond nonprofits fear budget cuts will end youth programming - VPM

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond nonprofits fear budget cuts will end youth programming VPM

Howard Celebrates the Life of Alumnus Henry L. Marsh III, Richmond's First Black Mayor - The Dig at Howard University

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Howard Celebrates the Life of Alumnus Henry L. Marsh III, Richmond's First Black Mayor The Dig at Howard University

Richmond City Council approves $3B budget with raises - Axios

Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond City Council approves $3B budget with raises Axios

Citizens' Debate Recap: Where Richmond's mayoral candidates stand on key issues - WTVR.com

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Citizens' Debate Recap: Where Richmond's mayoral candidates stand on key issues WTVR.com

Mayor's proposed budget for Richmond Public Schools draws criticism from educators - WTVR.com

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Mayor's proposed budget for Richmond Public Schools draws criticism from educators WTVR.com

What the mayor's new advisory board for arts and culture will do and won't do in Richmond - WTVR.com

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

What the mayor's new advisory board for arts and culture will do and won't do in Richmond WTVR.com

Sample ballots abound as Election Day begins in Richmond - The Richmonder

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Sample ballots abound as Election Day begins in Richmond The Richmonder

Sabrina Joy-Hogg to leave interim post as Richmond’s top city administrator - VPM

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Sabrina Joy-Hogg to leave interim post as Richmond’s top city administrator VPM

Avula’s first Richmond budget includes $9.6M more for schools and higher utility bills, but no tax increases - The Richmonder

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Avula’s first Richmond budget includes $9.6M more for schools and higher utility bills, but no tax increases The Richmonder

Call for changes to Metro Vancouver salaries tabled by Richmond council - Richmond News

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Call for changes to Metro Vancouver salaries tabled by Richmond council Richmond News

Government expert Bill Leighty says VCU’s Wilder School fired him after dispute over ‘gotcha’ question for Richmond mayor - The Richmonder

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Government expert Bill Leighty says VCU’s Wilder School fired him after dispute over ‘gotcha’ question for Richmond mayor The Richmonder

Move the MSIR - Yarra City Council

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:48:53 GMT

Move the MSIR Yarra City Council

'We're not doing our job': Richmond councillors push for more oversight of Olympic Oval - CBC

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

'We're not doing our job': Richmond councillors push for more oversight of Olympic Oval CBC

Henry Marsh, first Black mayor of Richmond, dies at 91 - The Washington Post

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Henry Marsh, first Black mayor of Richmond, dies at 91 The Washington Post

Richmond Heights Mayor Kim Thomas named to board of African American Mayors Association - Cleveland.com

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond Heights Mayor Kim Thomas named to board of African American Mayors Association Cleveland.com

Richmond sets youth curfew amid spate of gun violence - VPM

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond sets youth curfew amid spate of gun violence VPM

Richmond's top earner in 2024 nets $580K+ - Richmond News

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Richmond's top earner in 2024 nets $580K+ Richmond News

Race for Richmond Mayor: Spotlight on Kim Gray - WWBT

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Race for Richmond Mayor: Spotlight on Kim Gray WWBT

Here’s what Metro Vancouver mayors and councillors really get paid - Vancouver Sun

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Here’s what Metro Vancouver mayors and councillors really get paid Vancouver Sun

Richmond Mayor, majority of school board support RPS superintendent virtual learning recommendation - WWBT

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Richmond Mayor, majority of school board support RPS superintendent virtual learning recommendation WWBT

Why Richmond's newest Planned Parenthood is the root of concern, enthusiasm for some residents - WTVR.com

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Why Richmond's newest Planned Parenthood is the root of concern, enthusiasm for some residents WTVR.com

TransLink Board of Directors welcomes two new Mayors’ Council Designates to the Board - TransLink

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT

TransLink Board of Directors welcomes two new Mayors’ Council Designates to the Board TransLink

RVA at the Polls - richmondmagazine.com

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT

RVA at the Polls richmondmagazine.com

Richmond councillor wants elected municipal officials' salaries consolidated - Richmond News

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Richmond councillor wants elected municipal officials' salaries consolidated Richmond News