Mayor Levar M. Stoney Statement Regarding Ordinance 2018-297

“Given the magnitude of the proposed Navy Hill project, I fully support an enhanced public process seeking to engage, inform and solicit input and advice from all citizens and members of the community. My administration is prepared to assist Council in hosting as many public meetings as they deem necessary to solicit public input and answer questions about the project. One in each council district would seem completely appropriate to me.

“I also encourage Council to seek independent experts in relevant fields to review the proposal, and advise council at their relevant committee and full Council meetings, so that the entire community can benefit from their perspectives. The Honorable Members of City Council are the nine persons chosen by the citizens to serve as members of the city’s governing body; to review legislation and to make decisions regarding Richmond’s future.”