Direct staff to prepare report on 2 ballot measure petitions
In Plain English
Two groups submitted ballot measure petitions for the November election. One petition targets the city manager's compensation. The other concerns the proposed Richmond Riviera Housing Development. If approved, city staff will research both petitions and report back on their legal and financial implications.
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Direct staff to prepare report on ballot measure petitions
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Why This Vote Matters
City staff will research two ballot measure petitions submitted for November's election and report back on their legal and financial implications. One petition targets the city manager's compensation, while the other concerns the proposed Richmond Riviera Housing Development. The council approved this research with broad support in a 6-0 vote, with Councilmember Martinez abstaining. This is a routine step that allows the city to understand what these ballot measures would mean before voters decide on them in November.
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