State Rep. Terry Thompson urges more local control, criticizes legislative amendment practice
During public comment at the Oct. 14 Richmond council meeting, State Representative Terry Thompson urged giving more power to local governments, criticized the practice of tacking amendments onto bills, and apologized that local public safety and transit tax measures did not reach committee this year.
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State Representative Terry Thompson addressed the Richmond City Council during the public comment period on Oct. 14, urging stronger local authority and criticizing how amendments are handled in the state legislature.
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