Urge federal government to remove Cuba from terrorism sponsor list
In Plain English
The city council wants to formally ask President Biden and Congress to take Cuba off the U.S. list of countries that sponsor terrorism. Richmond would join other cities making this request. The resolution has no direct impact on city services or spending.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond's city council unanimously approved a resolution urging President Biden and Congress to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, with Councilmember Doria Robinson abstaining. The symbolic resolution joins similar requests from other cities but has no direct impact on Richmond's services or budget. This was part of the consent calendar, a routine procedure for non-controversial items that are typically approved without individual discussion.
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Public Comments
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