Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:34 p.m. · 2 items · 3 votes · 18 public comments
What happened
- Elected a vice mayor for 2013, approved 5-1 with Tom Butt dissenting.
- Approved directing staff to create a Health in All Policies strategy and ordinance.
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Appointments(1 item)
Elect vice mayor for 2013
In Plain English
The city council chooses one of its members to serve as vice mayor for the year. The vice mayor runs meetings when the mayor is absent and represents the city at events. This is an annual tradition that rotates among council members.
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Votes
Appoint Councilmember Boozé as Vice Mayor
4 to 1
Governance(1 item)
Direct staff to create Health in All Policies strategy and ordinance
In Plain English
The Richmond Health Equity Partnership works to reduce health disparities across the city. Staff will now develop a comprehensive strategy requiring all city departments to consider health impacts when making policy decisions. If approved, this approach could influence everything from housing rules to transportation planning.
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Votes
Direct staff to develop a Health in All Policies Strategy and ordinance
7 to 0