Richmond News
It looks like the Steveston outdoor pool will have extended hours once again next year – a decision that caused the Richmond city 2023 budget to go up a smidgeon.
In their deliberation on next year’s budget, looking at an increase of 5.88 per cent, Richmond city council decided to add 0.01 per cent – $27,000 – to continue extended hours at the popular outdoor pool. …
Mayor Malcolm Brodie pointed the budget already includes a poverty reduction planner and social equity coordinator, and he didn’t think the city could afford to hire yet another person in this area.
“From my point of view, that’s plenty in that area,” he said. “There will never be enough but that’s all we can have this year, as far as I’m concerned.” …