Remove criminal history question from city job applications
In Plain English
The city currently asks job applicants if they have ever been convicted of a crime on Question 14 of employment applications. This change removes that question entirely from the application process. The policy aims to give people with criminal records a fair chance to be considered for city jobs based on their qualifications first.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Community Discussion
This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.
Comments are submitted to the Richmond City Clerk before the meeting. By commenting, you agree to have your name and comment included in the public record.
Similar Discussions
5 related items found by meaning
Ban employers from asking job applicants about criminal history
Ban criminal background checks by city contractors during hiring
Ban contractors from asking job applicants about criminal history
Support statewide ban on criminal history questions in job applications
Ban contractors from asking job applicants about criminal history
The Story So Far
10 prior discussions on this topic
Meet privately with union negotiators to discuss employee contracts
Approve new 3-year contract with firefighters union covering wages and benefits
Meet privately with union representatives to discuss employee contracts
Approve hiring temporary fire department supervisors and add other city positions
Receive presentation on Rent Board staffing levels and recruitment
Approve 3-year contract with part-time city employees union
Approve 3-year labor contract with city employees union through 2028
Hold closed-session meeting to discuss contract negotiations with 6 employee unions
Receive 4 February financial reports on investments, overtime costs, property taxes, and retirement benefits
Receive monthly financial reports for January 2026