Richmond Mayor Launches Gubernatorial Bid After Failed Casino
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney has formally announced his gubernatorial bid to succeed Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin in January 2026.
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Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney has formally announced his gubernatorial bid to succeed Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin in January 2026.
Under proposed changes to the City Charter or constitution, City Council would gain new authority over housing subsidies and real estate tax relief to residents with low to moderate incomes, in addition to setting its own compensation and modi- fying zoning. Fifth District Councilwoman Stephanie A. Lynch hopes to gain unanimous support from her eight colleagues at the Monday, Dec. 11, council meeting for the changes she has negotiated with Mayor Levar M. Stoney’s administration. If passed by the council, the package would be sent to the General Assembly for approval in the upcoming 2024 sess...
Richmond voters again will have multiple choices for the next mayor of Richmond when they vote in 2024.
Mayor Levar Stoney, several Richmond City Council members, city officials and community leaders met Thursday morning to announce the on-time opening of the shelters and the importance they bring to the city's most vulnerable.
The National Speech and Debate Association has selected the Richmond region as the host for the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament.