A Capital Improvements Symposium and Bee City
Cheers RVA!
Today will be partly sunny with a high of 86 and a low of 65.
the juice:
The City of Richmond is hosting a Capital Improvements symposium tonight at Main Street Station from 5:00 - 8:30 pm.
“The event is meant to educate the community and provide information on new and fully-funded CIP projects happening across the city from various departments.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to talk one on one with officials from various departments to discuss capital improvement projects across the city.
One such project is the extension of bike lanes on Patterson Avenue, which would reduce traffic to one lane in each direction and provide a physical barrier separating traffic from cyclists.
RSVP here.
the pulp:
Two men were injured after shots were fired outside the City Beach Bar on West Cary Street on Sunday night, via WRIC.
City Council delayed a vote on lowering the property tax from $1.20 to $1.14 per $100 of assessed value, according to the Richmonder. The council voted to table the discussion until the October 14 meeting.
An error on early voting ballots resulted in 283 Richmond voters receiving incorrect ballots, with five ballots already cast, meaning they cannot be changed, via WTVR. According to General Registrar David Levine, the remaining 278 ballots have not been returned and will be voided.
the dive:
Rachel Kester from styleweekly dives into Richmond’s recognition as a certified Bee City USA affiliate.
As a Bee City, Richmond is required to follow certain commitments, like creating and enhancing pollinator habitats, implementing an Integrated Pest Management plan, incorporating pollinator-friendly city policies and hosting pollinator awareness events.
Read the full article here.
the vibe:
Have a radiant day RVA!
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