Richmond News
2022 was a year of reset and recovery at Richmond City Hall.
COVID-19 brought with it shutdowns of some city facilities, working from home, Zoom calls and streaming of city hall public meetings — as the public wasn’t allowed to attend.
So, this year, as things reverted to a more normal state, it was time to reflect on lessons learned during the pandemic, explained long-time Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. Some permanent changes are live-streamed council meetings — including committee meetings — and a more hybrid office/home working situation for city staff.
City hall also saw a shift in leadership with its long-time chief administrative officer retiring. George Duncan retired in June and was replaced by an internal hire, namely, Serena Lusk, after a national search.
“George was a big believer in succession planning,” Brodie said, adding Lusk is a product of his mentorship. Their leadership styles might be different, but Brodie said he feels good about the choice. …