Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:35 p.m. · 5 items · 2 votes · 21 public comments
What happened
The council approved receiving a lobbying report from Holland & Knight, a law firm that represents Richmond's interests with state and federal officials. The vote passed 4-3, with Bates, Boozé, and Rogers voting no. The firm presented their accomplishments and priorities from the past year.
A strategy to provide free internet access for low-income residents was approved by the council. The plan focuses on securing grant funding to help families without reliable internet access for work, school, and other needs. The measure passed 4-3, with Bates, Boozé, and Butt voting no.
The council received presentations on bicycle safety resources and a new Health in All Policies strategy designed to increase health equity citywide. Both items were informational reports that did not require votes. The health policy approach would consider health impacts when making all government decisions.
Discussion of making Civic Center Plaza accessible to residents with disabilities was continued to a future meeting.
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