Adopt law requiring city council candidates to live in specific districts
In Plain English
Richmond currently elects all city council members citywide, meaning any candidate can live anywhere in the city. The new law divides Richmond into districts and requires council candidates to live in the district they want to represent. If approved, future council elections use this district-based system instead of citywide voting.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
4 to 0
Public Comments
1 person commented (1 spoke at the meeting).
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