Create new citywide public art program with updated rules

Public Art ProgramGovernanceEconomic Development

In Plain English

Richmond currently has 2 separate public art programs with outdated rules from the 1990s. The new program combines them into one system covering both private development projects and city construction. If approved, the Arts and Culture Commission gets expanded authority to oversee all public art decisions citywide.

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Votes

To approve first reading of ordinance and adopt Resolution No. 53-21

Moved by: Councilmember WillisSeconded by: Vice Mayor Johnson III
Passed

6 to 1

Thomas K. ButtNay
Nathaniel BatesAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye