Richmond races near end with projected reelection for Stoney
Jackson Rebraca, Contributing Writer After last week’s elections, many familiar faces are expected to maintain power in Richmond’s political sphere. The city’s mayor declared victory in his reelection campaign, and six city council members are projected to return to their seats. Mayor Levar Stoney is expected to secure his second term, leading against Richmond Councilwoman […]
Meet the 5 Richmond mayoral candidates appearing on Tuesday’s ballot
Sagal Ahmed, Contributing Writer Richmond voters will choose from five mayoral candidates next Tuesday. Below is information regarding each of the candidates’ platforms. Kim Gray is currently a 2nd District councilwoman, elected in 2016. Prior to serving on Richmond City Council, the 49-year-old served two terms on the school board. She criticized Stoney’s handling of […]
VCU not paying property taxes causes hindrance for Navy Hill, plan’s developer says
Hannah Eason, News Editor The Student Government Association held a presentation on the Navy Hill project during their Monday meeting with words from Michael Hallmark, the development principle for the NH District Corp. The $1.5 billion Navy Hill project — which would redevelop 10 blocks of downtown Richmond with a new arena, hotel, affordable housing […]
VCU President’s ghostwritten article raises ethical questions from professor, students
Hannah Eason, News Editor Katie Hollowell, Contributing Writer Some students don’t see “anything shady,” and others feel as if VCU President Michael Rao “lied to our faces,” after it was reported that a consultant in the Navy Hill project ghostwrote Rao’s op-ed about the redevelopment. A public relations consultant for NH District Corp., Jeff Kelley, […]