Introduce law to raise Richmond's minimum wage above state level
In Plain English
Richmond currently follows California's $16 per hour minimum wage. The proposed law would set a higher local minimum wage for businesses operating in Richmond. City council aims to end ongoing disputes about wage levels by adopting a compromise between different proposed amounts.
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Votes
Introduce said ordinance and combine the Mayor's revised minimum wage ordinance to be combined with Councilmember Rogers' e-mailed changes sent June 3, 2014
PassedIntroduce said ordinance with the revisions
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