by admin | Oct 13, 2005 | Uncategorized
There was a math error in the Homicide Rate table in E-FORUM: COMMUNITY MEETING ON VIOLENCE. The correction appears below. I have also added Oakland, which has a rate of 26.78/100,000. 2003 Homicide Rates in 16 Bay Area Cities Source: FBI...
by admin | Oct 11, 2005 | Uncategorized
I received over 40 questions, suggestions, complaints and accusations about business licenses over the past week. Here are some more Q and A: Q. Is a business license a tax or a fee? What am I getting for it? A. Legally, it is a general tax, not a fee. Richmond...
by admin | Oct 6, 2005 | Uncategorized
Based on some feedback from my last E-FORUM piece, I offer the following: Home businesses are required to have licenses unless revenue is less than $600 (see other exemption in 7.04.160) You can check on the license status of any business by going to...
by admin | Oct 5, 2005 | Uncategorized
There is a widespread buzz in Richmond among landlords about a letter recently sent out by the City of Richmond Finance Department that includes the following: Our records indicate that you may be engaged in business within the City of Richmond without a City business...
by admin | Oct 4, 2005 | Uncategorized
Booksale! The Friends of the Richmond Public Library are holding their Annual Booksale on October 22, 2005 in the Community Room adjacent to the Main Library at 525 Civic Center Plaza. 10:00 am to 11:00 am is for Members only and you are welcome to join on the 22nd....
by admin | Sep 27, 2005 | Uncategorized
The following update on police chief recruitment and selection was provided by Richmond City Manager Bill Lindsay: 1. There are currently 6 candidates who will be interviewed. The names of the candidates are confidential. 2. The visit by Police Chief candidates will...
