RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A former state Democratic Party chairman is leading a petition drive for a voter referendum related to a proposed minor league baseball stadium in Richmond.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch (https://bit.ly/Q0PTdU ) reports that a group headed by Paul Goldman has filed paperwork with the Richmond Circuit Court to begin collecting signatures.
Mayor Dwight Jones has proposed a stadium for the Richmond Flying Squirrels as part of a development that would include a slavery museum, hotel and apartments in the city’s historic Shockoe Bottom district.
People were interested in these podcasts
Goldman says the proposed referendum involves two changes to the city charter. One would establish a historic review commission that would issue a report before development could occur. The other would establish procedures for council members to seek voter advice or approval on matters related to the project.
___
Information from: Richmond Times-Dispatch, https://www.timesdispatch.com
Please read our comment policy before commenting.