Adopt resolution supporting Congressional investigation into Trump impeachment
In Plain English
The city council will formally express support for Congress to investigate whether President Trump should be impeached. This resolution carries no legal weight and does not commit city resources. If approved, Richmond joins other cities that have taken similar symbolic positions on federal politics.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Votes
Motion · Official minutes
To adopt Resolution No. 12-17 in support of a Congressional investigation regarding the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump
7 aye · 0 nay
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond's city council unanimously approved a resolution calling for Congress to investigate whether President Trump should be impeached. The symbolic measure carries no legal authority and commits no city money, but formally puts Richmond on record supporting a federal impeachment inquiry. All seven council members voted in favor, with Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin bringing the resolution forward. This type of resolution on federal politics reflects the council's willingness to take positions beyond local governance issues.
Auto-generated context based on official minutes.
Related agenda records
Automatically matched by topic. Open an item to check its relevance and each motion’s outcome.
City Council
Resolution in response to 2016 U.S. Presidential election
Resolution opposing U.S. military involvement in Iraq and Iran
Immigration Reform Resolution
Resolution of the Richmond City Council in Support of the People of Ukraine