Authorize hiring consultants for city branding and marketing study
In Plain English
The city wants to hire outside consultants to study how Richmond markets itself and presents its image to residents and visitors. The study would examine the city's current branding efforts and recommend improvements. If approved, the city manager can begin requesting proposals from consulting firms to conduct this work.
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Votes
Authorize city manager to solicit proposals and begin planning for branding, marketing and implementation study
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will hire outside consultants to study how the city markets itself and presents its image to residents and visitors. The council unanimously approved letting the city manager request proposals from consulting firms to examine current branding efforts and recommend improvements. This is an administrative step that allows the planning process to begin, though no specific budget was set or consulting firm chosen yet. The study would help the city evaluate whether its current marketing and communication strategies are effective in promoting Richmond's image.
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