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City Council tackles bicycles, new park in Fulton, more…

Bicycle and moped owners! Do NOT lock your bikes and mopeds to city-owned trees! A look at the legislation passed by City Council last night.

Marty Jewell: Incumbent as underdog

Always one to side with the little guy, championing the cause of people out of favor with those in power, 5th district City Councilman Marty Jewell finds himself in an ironic place: an incumbent and an underdog.

Unanswered Questions for Councilman Jewell

In February and several times since, we submitted interview questions to 5th District Councilman Marty Jewell.  More than once, we were promised a response, however, in recent months, there has been no answer back at all. The questions were a blend of…

City Council: Hail to the Redskins

Election fever is in the air, presidential debates and Dancing With the Stars are stealing their thunder, but I’m here at City Hall to make sure the public is informed.

Fundraising in 5th District City Council Race

The Times Dispatch has an illuminating article this morning on the big fundraising going on in this year’s City Council election contests.

City Council: A tale of two Richmonds

This week was Council’s last meeting until September. Here’s a look at how they closed out the session and a look at another Richmond’s Council meetings.

City Council: Fowl play

This week Council agrees to look into the costs and benefits of urban poultry.

City Council: Things said and unsaid

With so much happening in recent weeks, Council was mum on many issues.

City Council: Nobody left here but us ‘Chickunz’

Last night’s City Council meeting began as a standing-room-only event. By the end of the evening, however, only a few remained. Children were honored, budgets were discussed, and chicken owners rallied behind their cause. You know, just your typical council meeting.

VCU to acquire City Stadium?

Councilman Marty Jewell will be hosting a 5th District Community Meeting on Thursday, March 29, 2012 6-8PM at the Randolph Community Center (1415 Grayland Avenue). An agenda circulating indicates that acquisition of City Stadium by VCU will be the main topic for the meeting. VCU ACQUIRING CITY STADIUM!!!! Representation from VCU will be present to […]

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