Council Gives $600,000 to Wealthy Landowner-Developer Ronald Stallings & Abolishes Admission Taxes for Businesses at Request of Business Group

Above, you may listen to my comments during the citizen comment periods speaking in opposition to Ordinance 2009-217 to grant $600,000 for the Hippodrome/Taylor Mansion renovation on 2nd Street and Ordinance 2009-237 which abolished the Admissions Tax on complimentary tickets.

Part 1 - Richmond City Council • January 25, 2010 - Awards Period from Silver Persinger.

Part 2/5 - Hippodrome $600,000 Grant - Ord. 2009-217 - Jan. 25, 2010 from Silver Persinger.

Part 3/5 - Richmond City Council - Consent Agenda - Jan. 25, 2010 from Silver Persinger.

Part 4/5 - Richmond City Council - Council Reports & Announcements - Jan. 25, 2010 from Silver Persinger.

Part 5/5 - Richmond City Council - Introduction of New Papers - Jan. 25, 2010 from Silver Persinger.