Review 3 proposed laws to raise Richmond's minimum wage
In Plain English
The city council will examine 3 different options for increasing Richmond's minimum wage above the current rate. After reviewing the proposals, council will introduce the first reading of their preferred option. This replaces earlier plans to put minimum wage increases on the ballot for voters to decide.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
Votes
End debate
2 to 5
Introduce first reading of the ordinance, phasing-in the increase of the minimum wage to $12.30, with an exemption for the Summer Youth Program
6 to 1
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