RRHA CEO Responds to Mayor's Opposition to Gilpin Court Redevelopment Plan: 'Very Sad Day'

'I was disappointed': RRHA CEO responds to Mayor's disapproval of Gilpin Court redevelopment plan

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) CEO Stephen Nesmith shared his disappointment with Mayor Danny Avula's opposition to RRHA’s plans to redevelop Gilpin Court. "Instead of being at the negotiating table, we're all here today," Nesmith said in a press conference Friday, Sept. 12, as he addressed the Mayor's statement which rejected RRHA's proposal. On Thursday, Mayor Avula outlined eight requirements that m…

Public housing CEO apologizes for saying Mayor Avula supports Gilpin redevelopment

Documents show public housing officials have spent more than $7,000 on advertisements supporting he transfer of Gilpin Court to a private entity.

RRHA CEO responds to mayor's opposition to Gilpin Court redevelopment plan: 'Very sad day'

RICHMOND, Va. Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority CEO Stephen Nesmith expressed disappointment Friday after Mayor Danny Avula outlined eight requirements that must be met before he can support the Gilpin Court redevelopment plan."It was a very sad day," Nesmith said during a Friday press conference responding to the mayor's Thursday statement on the the Reimagine Gilpin Court plan. "It was a sad day for collaboration, unity of purpose, …

Housing authority chief says he is ‘disappointed’ by Avula’s Gilpin Court stance

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