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.
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Votes
End debate
2 to 5
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond's city council voted to continue debating minimum wage increase options rather than end discussion. Councilmembers Bates and Boozé tried to stop the debate and move to a vote, but five other members wanted to keep discussing the three proposals for raising the city's minimum wage above current levels. The council is still working toward introducing their preferred option for a first reading, which would replace earlier plans to let voters decide on minimum wage increases. This procedural vote means the debate will continue at the current meeting or be taken up again later.
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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
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will phase in a minimum wage increase to $12.30 per hour after the council voted 6-1 to introduce the ordinance for first reading. The new wage would apply to most workers in the city, though summer youth program participants would be exempt. Councilmember Butt cast the lone dissenting vote, while the rest of the council supported the measure. This decision means the council chose to set the wage increase themselves rather than putting it before voters in an election.
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