Add new Staff Attorney position for Rent Program legal work
In Plain English
The Rent Program currently lacks dedicated legal staff to handle tenant-landlord disputes and enforcement cases. The city wants to create a new attorney position specifically for rent control issues. If approved, the Rent Program gets its own lawyer instead of sharing city attorney resources.
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Honor Nicolas Traylor for 9 years leading Richmond Rent Program
APPROVE the minutes of January 21, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board
Receive monthly financial report for rent control program through January 2026
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Receive letters from residents about rent control and eviction laws
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APPROVE the minutes of November 19, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Richmond Rent Board