City Manager Search Update

The Richmond City Council re-interviewed three finalists on Saturday July 28 and may take formal action on appointment of a new City Manager at the regular meeting scheduled for August 7 at 6:30, when the Council also intends to take action on the transfer tax measure...

The Mayor’s 2018 Homeless Challenge

I sent the following out today. If you know someone in one of these ten businesses, urge them to take up the challenge. Or if you know other businesses, foundations or non-profits who would like to get involved, have them contact me. From: Butt, Tom Sent: Saturday,...

Selecting and Hiring a New City Manager

I realize this process has been a bit of a mystery, even to City Council members. Here is what I can tell you: The City retained an executive recruiting firm, CPS HR, to manage the recruiting process. The position was advertised widely (see brochure) in multiple media...