Require disclosure of slavery-era insurance profits and pension fund divestment
In Plain English
The city wants financial and insurance companies to reveal if they profited from slavery-era policies. Companies that refuse disclosure or still benefit from slavery investments would be banned from city pension funds. This affects where the city invests employee retirement money and which companies can do business with Richmond.
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Votes
To give said ordinance first reading and lay it over one week for second reading
8 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond's city council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance requiring financial and insurance companies to disclose whether they profited from slavery-era policies. Companies that refuse to provide this information or still benefit from slavery-related investments would be banned from managing the city's employee pension funds. This would directly affect where Richmond invests its workers' retirement money and which firms can conduct business with the city. The ordinance now moves to a second reading next week, which is standard procedure for new city laws.
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