Contract with county for dedicated prosecutor to handle Richmond gun crimes

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In Plain English

The city wants to hire a special prosecutor who works only on gun crimes that happen in Richmond. This Deputy District Attorney would be assigned full-time to Richmond cases instead of handling crimes from across the county. The 2-year contract costs $145,000 per year, paid by the city to the county.

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Votes

Motion to approve Item G-1(a) with friendly amendment to include the first reading of Item G-1(b) and work out issues before the second reading

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Councilmember Bates
Failed

Approve Item G-1(a)

Moved by: Tom ButtSeconded by: Nat Bates
Failed

Motion to approve Item G-1(a)

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Councilmember Lopez
Passed

Approve Item G-1(a)

Moved by: Tom ButtSeconded by: Maria Lopez
Passed