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Residents raise safety, blight and alley access concerns; city cites stepped‑up code enforcement
Summary
Two residents described ongoing health, safety and nuisance issues—needles, trash, a dog chasing a child and persistent illegal activity in alleys—prompting city staff to say code enforcement and animal control are addressing complaints and that follow‑up will occur.
Two residents brought persistent neighborhood problems to the Richmond Board of Commissioners during the public‑comment portion of the meeting, and city staff described steps being taken.
Joseph Robertson Jr. said he had documented five years of ongoing problems at properties on Sizemore Drive, including tenants finding needles and other hazardous debris. Robertson asked the commission to take further action; the…
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