Host celebration of life for Betty Reid Soskin at Richmond Auditorium during Black History Month
In Plain English
Betty Reid Soskin, a longtime Richmond resident and the oldest serving National Park Service ranger, died in December 2025. The city plans to honor her legacy with a public memorial event in February 2026. If approved, the city spends up to $12,000 on the celebration and waives usual auditorium rental fees.
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