Podcast appearances and mentions of Richmond City Council

Plus: Fundraising numbers are in ahead of June's primary elections; Richmond City Council members say CAO confirmation was rushed; Senate committee rejects Ken Cuccinelli nomination to board of visitors; and other stories.  

On today's show, we discuss Richmond City Council's new plastic bag tax, U.S.-Iran talks, homeland Anti-Semitic violence, good financial practices, the Virginia GOP, and brain health. Our guests are Jonathan Savage, Matt Locke, Dr. Jim Robbins, Michael Greer, Terry Kilgore, and Dr. Patrick Porter. Enjoy!

Richmond's inspector general, who is appointed by the council, had been in the position since 2019. Did you know VPM News is posting video shorts about Central Virginia news? Check out Tuesday's episode, which may sound familiar: "Where did German School Road get its name?" You can find VPM News Shorts on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

On today's show, we discuss the Met Gala, get a Richmond City Council update, hear about the rise of incivility in the workplace, talk about President Trump's plans for the NSA, and converse about the NFL's decision to award the 2027 Draft to Washington D.C. Our guests are Michael Phillips, Heather Lisle, Dr. Meena Bose, and Bennett Zier. Enjoy!

Richmond City Council member Reva Trammell joins Jeff to give an update on the water crisis.

Plus: How a program for students at a Virginia community college wants to help people who've been in foster care graduate college...and how it has shown promising results so far; the Richmond City Council's first meeting of 2025; and other stories.

Richmond City Council set to redo a vote on waste management; Richmond's public housing authority plans to spend $18M to update seniors' facilities; a Brown v. Board scholarship committee discusses expanding the program; Albemarle will build its first new elementary school in 20 years.

00:08 — Ruth Conniff is Editor-in-chief of the Wisconsin Examiner. She formerly served as Editor-in-chief of The Progressive Magazine. 00:33 — Jovanka Beckles has served on the Richmond City Council and as a director on the AC Transit Board. Currently running for State Senate District 7, covering Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, and more. Jesse Arreguín is Mayor of Berkeley, running for State Senate District 7. The post What are Voter Polls Showing in Wisconsin? Plus, Senate District 7 Candidate Interviews appeared first on KPFA.

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the voter purge lawsuit; Donald Trump set to visit Salem Civic Center ahead of Election Day; a change in Medicare coverage expands access to robotic walking devices; and Thalhimer is the lone Diamond District mixed-use developer, according to Loop.

A VPM News investigation found a Richmond City Council candidate who identifies as a lawyer may not be licensed. —— The Virginia Department of Health reports that we're currently in a lull between waves of respiratory illnesses.

Last week, the Richmond City Council scrapped a November ballot measure that would have imposed a new oil-refining tax on the nearby Chevron refinery. Instead, the council voted unanimously to approve a $550 million settlement with the company. KQED's Dan Brekke explains why city leaders chose to strike a deal instead of taking the issue to the ballot box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The race for mayor of Richmond is well underway, and Michelle Mosby recently sat down with Randy Wilson to discuss her candidacy. In this podcast episode, you can learn more about Michelle and her key campaign priorities. As the former President of the Richmond City Council, Mosby brings the most experience in city government to the table. She has garnered endorsements from various city council officials, community leaders, and former Richmond City Mayor Dwight Jones. Tune in to this episode of the Randy Wilson Podcast to find out more."

This Day in Legal History: “Starve or Sell”On August 15, 1876, the U.S. Congress passed a "starve or sell" bill, a genocidal piece of legislation aimed at coercing the Sioux Nation into surrendering their sacred Black Hills. The bill was passed just two months after the Battle of Little Bighorn, where Sioux and Cheyenne warriors achieved a significant victory against General George Custer's forces. The Black Hills had become a target for American expansion after Custer's 1874 expedition discovered gold there, sparking a rush of settlers. Rather than respecting existing treaties, which guaranteed the Black Hills to the Sioux, Congress chose to use starvation as a tool of negotiation. The bill stipulated that no further appropriations for the Sioux's subsistence would be made unless they relinquished the Black Hills, leaving the Sioux with little choice but to sign away their land. This event is a dark chapter in American history, reflecting the broader pattern of exploitation and broken promises that characterized the United States' treatment of Native American tribes. The "starve or sell" bill stands as a stark reminder of the lengths to which the government would go to seize indigenous lands.The FTC has issued its Final Rule on fake reviews, following a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in July 2023. The Rule targets unfair or deceptive practices in consumer reviews, such as fake reviews, undisclosed company insiders writing reviews, and the sale of fake social media influence. Key provisions include prohibiting businesses from buying reviews that express a particular sentiment and requiring clear and conspicuous disclosures in reviews. The Rule also addresses review suppression, ensuring that businesses cannot hide negative reviews through intimidation or selective publication. Notably, the Final Rule excludes a proposed prohibition on "review hijacking," where existing reviews are repurposed for different products. Violations of the Rule could result in significant civil penalties, underscoring the importance of compliance for businesses that rely on customer reviews. The Rule will go into effect 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register. The complex and fact-specific nature of the Rule means businesses must carefully assess their practices to avoid potential penalties.End of “Fake Reviews”? — FTC Issues the Final RuleThe Biden administration announced that the U.S. government's first drug price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act will save Americans $7.5 billion in 2026. These savings will benefit senior citizens, who will see $1.5 billion less in out-of-pocket costs for ten key medications, and the government, which will reduce its Medicare spending by $6 billion. The policy, long sought by Democrats, allows Medicare to use its purchasing power to negotiate lower drug prices, a move that could cut the federal deficit by $237 billion over a decade. The newly negotiated prices are expected to be made public by September 1, and the policy will initially affect ten drugs, including treatments for diabetes and heart conditions. While the pharmaceutical industry has opposed the policy, claiming it effectively lets the government set prices, the administration views it as a historic step toward lowering healthcare costs.US Drug Price Negotiations Cut Costs $7.5 Billion in First YearThe Delaware Supreme Court upheld a $267 million fee award for attorneys who secured a $1 billion settlement with Dell Technologies Inc., reinforcing Delaware's precedent of substantial payouts in high-risk corporate litigation. Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr., writing for the court, affirmed that the Chancery Court acted within its discretion, emphasizing that the case was complex and contentious, involving nearly 100 defense lawyers. This decision, which aligns with Delaware's long-standing multi-factor approach to fee awards, rejects Pentwater Capital Management LP's challenge for a lower fee based on federal court standards. The ruling underscores Delaware's reluctance to adopt rigid rules for fee awards, maintaining the court's discretion to consider case-specific factors like complexity, attorney experience, and the risk of non-payment. The decision comes as Tesla faces similar large fee requests in ongoing litigation, raising concerns about public perception of such massive legal fees. The court acknowledged that while these fees are intended to motivate attorneys to take on challenging cases, there is a risk they could be seen as excessive.​​Big Lawyer Paydays in Risky Cases Affirmed by Delaware Court (2)A U.S. judge signaled plans to issue an order requiring Google to give Android users more options for downloading apps, following a jury's finding that Google monopolized app distribution on its platform. Judge James Donato expressed frustration with Google's resistance to implementing reforms proposed by Epic Games, which sued Google for stifling competition. Donato indicated that his ruling will prioritize user and developer flexibility outside the Google Play store, aiming to open up the market after years of Google's dominance. He also mentioned setting up a compliance committee to oversee the changes. Despite Google's concerns about the impact on competition and security, Donato emphasized that Google must pay the price for its monopolistic behavior. This case adds to Google's legal challenges, as it also faces a separate government lawsuit over its search engine practices.US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms | ReutersChevron Corp has agreed to pay $550 million to the city of Richmond, California, over a decade as part of a settlement that led the city to drop a proposed tax on Chevron's local refinery. The settlement, approved by the Richmond City Council, will be paid in annual installments from July 2025 to June 2035. Richmond had planned to seek voter approval for a tax on the refinery, arguing that Chevron should contribute more to the community where it has operated for over a century. The settlement avoids the need for a ballot measure and resolves the dispute.Chevron to pay $550 million settlement to Richmond, California | ReutersCipher ChallengeIn the world of finance and taxation, certain phrases hold the key to understanding foundational concepts that impact us all. The following encoded message is one such phrase, essential to grasping the full scope of what individuals and entities must consider when assessing their financial obligations. Decipher this phrase, and you'll uncover a principle that is central to determining what falls within the broad spectrum of economic gain. The answer lies at the heart of how we define the starting point for many financial calculations. Can you crack the code? Send me a message with your best guess. doo lqfrph iurp zkdwhyhu vrxufh ghulyhg This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Developers of Richmond's Diamond District project have been thrown a legal curveball from one of their former partners in the form of a $40 million lawsuit; As work starts on a new gateway sign for Carytown, an effort to explore a potential assessment district to fund improvements in the corridor has secured the support of Richmond City Council; and two restaurateurs – one whose experience is in the downtown dining scene, the other who hails from a Varina barbecue family – have teamed up for their latest project.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. New United Nations report accuses Israel and Hamas of war crimes, and Israel of crimes against humanity. As millions make the Haj pilgrimage to Mecca, Israel prevents Muslim Palestinians from leaving Gaza. Boeing victims relatives call on federal government to fine the company $25 billion over two crashes. New Mexico firefighters continue to battle large wildfire in mountainous area. Tropical storm Alberto heads toward Mexico and Texas Gulf Coast. As nation honors Juneteenth, new report finds U.S. gives “reparations” to many groups, but slavery's descendants. Recall campaign for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao gets enough signatures for ballot approval. Richmond City Council approves Chevron oil refinery tax for the November ballot. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 19, 2024. Boeing victims relatives call on federal government to fine the company $25 billion over two crashes. appeared first on KPFA.

Happy Hump Day, listening fam!  First up among our guests is attorney, former candidate for State Senate, former Richmond GOP Chairman, and friend of the show Hayden Fisher!  John and Hayden discuss Richmond City Council's decision to award itself an 80% pay raise.

Less than 24 hours after authorizing a new financing plan for the ballpark-anchored Diamond District development, Richmond City Council and Mayor Levar Stoney have been hit with a lawsuit challenging the action; local developer Duke Dodson is set to turn a former Scott's Addition bar-arcade space into a sports bar-card shop combo concept; and more than 500 apartments are in the works near the intersection of Semmes and Cowardin avenues in Richmond's Southside, courtesy of two out-of-town developers.

Richmond City Council votes on city budget and collective bargaining agreements; more than $490,000 in funding headed to Positive Youth Development programs in Richmond; and other stories

Richmond City Council proposes dozens of budget amendments; the full council will vote next week. Also: Dawn Page isn't running for reelection to the Richmond School Board.

Richmond City Council voted 5 to 1 to divest all city funds from stocks or mutual funds linked to companies with ties to Israel, making it the second U.S. city to do so after Hayward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to The Amanda Seales Show for a daily dose of news, pop culture, and advice with a Black perspective. Amanda dives into current events like Richmond City Council divesting from Israel-linked companies and Haiti's new Prime Minister. She also tackles pop culture topics like a VladTV controversy and a surprising ally in the fight for Palestinian rights. If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328 FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:   (3:07) - Blackurate News: Amanda Seales dives into current events. (8:26) - Pop Culture: Amanda Seales tackles pop culture topics. (13:21) - Bringing Up Old Ish w/ Kimberly Renee (17:04) - 60 Second Headlines: Bernie Sanders Announces Re-Election Bid, Drake's Security Guard Shot, Stormy Daniels Testifies, Kim Godwin Retires from ABC News (21:09) - We Up, We Up, We Up! (24:20) - Black Around the World: Haiti's New Prime Minister Fritz Bélizaire (28:55) - Supreme Splainin' (32:50) - Big Up, Let Down: Big Up to Macklemore for his new pro-Palestine song Hind's Hall. Let Down to the milkman (husband) who developed a taste for his wife's breast milk. (37:39) - Caller Phone Lines Are Open (39:19) - It Was On This Day In: Celebrating the founding of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, a trailblazing Black labor union. (41:21) - Am I Trippin - Part 1: Ask Amanda if you're tripping about everyday situations. (42:51) - Am I Trippin Part 2: Should a man call off his wedding because his fiancee is messy? (47:43) - Blop Quiz (51:54) - Why You Bringing Up Old Ish (57:58) - And The Word of the Day Is… (60:14) - Politicians Say the Smartest Things FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @thesupremeexperience If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Virginia's special budget session for the next two fiscal years starts Monday, May 13. Also: UVA President Jim Ryan answers lingering questions about last week's pro-Palestine protest; Richmond City Council; Orange County High School student wins art award; Protesters march to Sen. Tim Kaine's Richmond office

Administrators' pitch to change the city's approach to financing its massive Diamond District development appeared to land receptively with Richmond City Council; an Atlanta-based development firm is seeking Chesterfield County's approval to tweak a development project in Midlothian; KavaClub looks to finally be on its way to selling its namesake drink; and a West End church is getting ready to go on the move.

Every seat on Richmond City Council will be on the ballot in November; A chemical manufacturing plant in Hopewell is aiming to renew a federal air pollution permit; State and federal officials say Nexus Services promised to secure immigrants' release on bond but concealed and misrepresented the true nature and costs of its services.

During its Monday meeting, the Richmond City Council approved changes to public comment; At a recent meeting of the Powhatan County N-double-A-C-P, parents and community members voiced concern over alleged and ongoing racist incidents at local schools; A new report from the City of Williamsburg says creating a school district independent of James City County wouldn't happen until at least August 2028.

Keep an eye on those results (unofficial until certified) with the Virginia Department of Elections website. Also in today's newscast: The General Assembly is winding down as various bills head to Gov. Glenn Youngkin's desk; Liberty University has been fined $14 million for underreporting crime stats; Richmond City Council expresses concerns over meals tax issues; and a conversation with Gerald McCarthy, longtime president of the Virginia Environmental Endowment.

Protesters delivered a petition calling for work to stop on the Mountain Valley Pipeline to Attorney General Jason Miyares' office last week; Richmond City Council has appointed its first manager of the citizen police oversight board; On Monday, Richmond City Council passed an ordinance that permits the city to accept several historic African-American cemeteries … including East End, Evergreen, and Forest View.

GUEST: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councillor, Former West Vancouver Police Chief and solicitor general of B.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ArriveCan disaster: suspended contracts and poor record-keeping GUEST: Jagmeet Singh, leader of the NDP BC United loses the longest serving MLA in the province GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Richmond City Council says YES to a safe drug consumption site on hospital grounds GUEST: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councillor, Former West Vancouver Police Chief and solicitor general of B.C The Mend & Tend program: providing wound-care service in the Downtown Eastside GUEST: Aggie Black, Registered Nurse, research leader, and co-leader for the Mend & Tend initiative The changing face of development in British Columbia GUEST: Ryan Beedie, President of Beedie Development  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Much like football games, there's a halftime point in Virginia's legislature … and it's called Crossover; A bill protecting women who come to Virginia for an abortion from states where that procedure is illegal passed the Senate on Monday; Richmond City Council is moving forward with a partnership to fight homelessness.

B.C. government introduces income-tested rental housing with B.C. Builds (0:35) Guest: Ravi Kahlon, B.C.'s Minister of Housing Everything Financial (8:36) Guest: Peter Cishecki, Registered Financial Planner and President of the Everything Financial Group Mayhem in a Richmond City Council meeting: Safe consumption site debate sparks outrage (14:16) Guest: Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond Chilliwack Airport runway fails to take off with $5 million estimate mistake (23:11) Guest: Ken Popove, Mayor of Chilliwack Where do Richmond residents stand with safe consumption sites in the city? (29:27) Guest: Sheldon Starrett, Former city councillor candidate in Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Richmond City Council voted 7-2 to approve a motion proposing the exploration of a supervised drug consumption site at the city's hospital. Guest: “Kay” , Concerned Resident of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Can you learn to live to be 100? For centuries, people have been fascinated by how long humans can live and what factors contribute to a long and healthy life. Understanding how to live longer involves understanding the interplay between genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors. Guest: Karin Modig, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute Seg 2: Are you Anti-Valentines Day? Have you lost that loving feeling? There is a new trend to get away from the day of love and just focus on anything but feelings Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: Mike De Jong has an announcement Mike De Jong is expected to announce he's not running again after 30 years in the house, but he might also say whether he is running federally. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Bed Bugs might be something we just have to live with. There has been a lot of media coverage on bed bugs and how prevalent they are in cities around the world. How do you prevent yourself from becoming infested. Guest: Dr. Richard Naylor, Entomologist specializing in Bed Bugs. Seg 5: A Story of love This year, the Gordons are marking their 50th wedding anniversary, a milestone that echoes their enduring bond and shared commitment to making an impact. Guest: Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon, Founders of UBC's Award for Future Health Professionals Seg 6: Why are people still getting the bubonic plague? In the 14th century, the bubonic plague killed nearly 200 million people in a few years. In essence, it eradicated 50% of Europe's population. Although it is not entirely eradicated, human-to-human transmission of bubonic plague is rare.  Guest: Dr. Jimmy Whitworth, Professor of International Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Seg 7: Why are people worried about Richmond's consumption site proposal? The Richmond City Council voted 7-2 to approve a motion proposing the exploration of a supervised drug consumption site at the city's hospital. Guest: “Kay” (pseudonym for Kerry Starchuk), Concerned Resident of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants to create a government authority to help relocate two DC pro-sports teams to Northern Virginia; A fiery debate on abortion legislation in the General Assembly; Richmond City Council works to address meals tax issues for businesses; and other stories

GUEST: Malcolm Brodie, Mayor of Richmond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richmond City Council member & Chair of the Public Safety Committee Reva Trammel joins Jeff to talk about the recent appearance of the Richmond Sheriff to her committee meeting asking for support. 

A Virginia scientific advisory panel recently recommended alerting all parties in thousands of past criminal cases involving former state serologist Mary Jane Burton; The Greater Richmond Continuum of Care will conduct its semi-annual count of people experiencing homelessness on January 25 ; Richmond City Council recently approved a plan to develop a program that will extend benefits to city employees in domestic partnerships.

Richmond City Council member Reva Trammell joins Jeff to talk about the recent stories of restaurants who were told NOT to pay the meals tax are now being shook down by the tax collectors to pay up. 

"Few things in life motivate me more than helping others get along more effectively. The core of everything I do rests firmly on a foundation of collaboration and collaborative problem-solving." So says Shawn Dunning, my guest on this episode of the podcast, a collaborative leadership, conflict resolution, & team development consultant. Shawn and I spend the first half of our conversation discussing his deep dive into local politics in 2022. Shawn ran for Mayor of the City of Richmond as an outsider in 2022 and came closer to holding office than anyone could have imagined. Following his mayoral campaign Shawn has set his sights for 2024 on a seat on Richmond City Council in District 6.  The second half of our conversation is devoted entirely to Shawn's professional career as collaborative leadership, and conflict resolution consultant. We discuss primarily intrapersonal and interpersonal conflict, and the A, B, C of conflict resolution.  To find out more about Shawn's consulting practice please click here. To gain insight into his political agenda please click here. To listen to a conversation I had with Shawn during his run for Mayor in 2022 please click here. To view Shawn's LinkedIn profile please click here.

As newly elected lawmakers head to Richmond, lobbyists remain; Richmond City Council speaks with potential 9th District candidates; The Life and Legacy of Enslaved Virginian Emily Winfree; and other stories

Guest: Alexa Loo, Richmond City Councillor  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Public Utilities and Services Commission, once organized, will advise City Council and the mayor on “matters involving the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the City's public utilities, including natural gas, clean drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater.”

With all 140 General Assembly seats on the ballot in November, many Virginia voters find themselves in a new house or senate district, all thanks to redistricting; Virginia's Supreme Court has reinstated a statewide ban on electronic skill games; Richmond City Council took a step toward restoring Azalea Pond in Joseph Bryan Park last week. 

Richmond City Council member Reva Trammel joins Jeff to discuss the recent rebranding of the casino & entertainment center in Richmond that is up for a vote this election season. 

Richmond City Council member Reva Trammell joins Jeff to discuss the recent casino & resort that Richmond residents have the opportunity to vote on as well as her plans this evening for National Night Out. 

Manoli Loupassi joins Paul and they talked about high school at St. Christopher's, Manoli's dad, college and law school and his time as a radio sports show host. They discussed his career as a prosecutor, being on the Richmond City Council as well as being a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. They finished by talking about his wife Stewart and their three kids.

For the second time in a month, Richmond City Council has delayed voting on an exotic animal ban within the city; New financial disclosures released earlier this week show that Virginia Democrats are outraising Republicans ahead of the June 20th primary; On Tuesday, the Greater Richmond region became the first in Virginia to establish a Tourism Improvement District. 

Richmond city council will present voters with a referendum for a casino in southside Richmond this November. A similar vote failed two years ago; A proposed change to Richmond's rules around the ownership of exotic and wild animals was again pushed to a future city council meeting; The Virginia Beach School Board approved a resolution early this morning [Tuesday] in support of the LGBTQ+ community.  

Transfers to an immigrant detention center in Farmville have been paused after three people detained there tested positive for COVID-19; Members of Richmond City Council received an update on the city's Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Policy earlier this week; A Henrico County plan to improve traffic congestion issues on Interstate 64 has been approved by The Virginia Department of Transportation and forwarded to the Federal Highway Administration; and other local news stories.

Former Governor Doug Wilder is calling for Governor Glenn Youngkin to oust his Chief Diversity officer over recent comments; Abortion providers in three states, including Virginia, filed a lawsuit Monday aimed at preserving access to the abortion pill mifepristone; Richmond City Council approved next year's budget Monday; and other local news stories.