Tuesday, January 17, 2023
SpecialPresiding: Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 2:13 p.m. · 1 items · View official: Minutes | Agenda
Attendance
Soheila Bana(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Melvin Willis(Absent)
Eduardo Martinez(Absent)
Cesar Zepeda(Absent)
1 substantive items
Governance(1 item)
Receive orientation presentation for new and existing council members
Police & Community Safety
In Plain English
Richmond welcomed 3 new council members and a new mayor after November 2022 elections. The city operates under council-manager government, where elected officials set policy and hire a city manager to run daily operations. Staff prepared a handbook covering ethics, meeting procedures, budgeting, and council responsibilities to help all members understand their roles.
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