Mayor: Richmond election reporting

Thursday, November 5

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Rob Howard sworn in as Richmond's new mayor with plan for trade centre, spending review and housing

Mayor Rob Howard outlined his priorities for the 2026-2030 term at Richmond City Hall on November 2: a trade and exhibition centre, an independent spending review, housing for seniors, and a council vote on supervised injection sites.

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Wednesday, November 4

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Richmond's new council sets its first priorities in its opening week

Mayor Rob Howard outlined plans for a trade and exhibition centre, an arts centre and a city spending review. Councillor Laura Gillanders brought a motion saying Richmond will not pursue a supervised consumption site.

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