Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Butt · Called to order: 6:40 p.m. · 9 items · 0 votes · 16 public comments
What happened
The council approved adding the Richmond Wellness Trail Vision plan to the city's official pedestrian plan. The wellness trails will connect parks and neighborhoods for walking and biking throughout Richmond.
The council received a presentation on the Citizens Police Review Commission, which investigates complaints against Richmond police officers. Commission members updated the council on current operations and challenges in their oversight work.
Community members presented updates on the Richmond Promise college scholarship program and senior programs from the Commission on Aging. The Sisters in Solidarity Planning Committee also gave a presentation about their work during International Women's Day.
The mayor issued four proclamations recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, April as National Donate Life Month, May 31st as Oscar López Rivera Day, and May 11-21 as Affordable Housing Week in Richmond.
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