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Richmond City Council made a big swing in determining the future of the city, with members unanimously approving a new redevelopment project in the Diamond District during a special meeting last Wednesday afternoon. Outside of Council Chambers, the reaction was more mixed.
A special meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. tomorrow on the new approach to financing the stadium and infrastructure improvements for the development's first phase. Citizens will have a chance to weigh in.
The City of Hampton announced Sledge’s rehire Wednesday, the same day BizSense reported his planned departure after five years as Richmond's economic development director.
Multiple sources with knowledge of his plans confirmed that Leonard Sledge, the department's director for five years, had said he will be stepping down in June.
Administrators’ pitch to change the city’s approach to financing its massive Diamond District development appeared to land receptively with Richmond City Council on Monday, despite increased risk.