Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:34 p.m. · 2 items · 3 votes · 18 public comments
What happened
The council approved a Health in All Policies strategy that will require all city departments to consider health impacts when making decisions. The measure passed unanimously, directing staff to create both a strategy and ordinance to reduce health disparities across Richmond.
The council elected a vice mayor for 2013 in a 5-1 vote, with Tom Butt voting no and Jovanka Beckles abstaining. The vice mayor serves when the mayor is absent and represents the city at official events.
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Attendance
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Corky Boozé(Present)
Jeff Ritterman(Present)
Jovanka Beckles(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
Nat Bates(Present)
Jim Rogers(Present)
2 items
Direct staff to create Health in All Policies strategy and ordinance
Passed 7-0Health Equity Partnership
Elect vice mayor for 2013
Passed 4-1Vice Mayor Election
3Extension of Meeting Time - First Extension4Extension of Meeting Time - Second Extension