Oppose Venture Richmond Tax Exemption

2014 February 09

VIA EMAIL TO:
Ms. Lou Brown Ali, Chief of Staff, lou.ali@richmondgov.com

The Honorable Mr. Baliles and Honorable City Council
City of Richmond
900 E. Broad St., Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23219 USA

Re: Venture Richmond Tax Exemption Application; Ordinances 2014-2, 2014-3, 2014-4.

Dear Mr. Baliles and Members of Council,

I oppose granting a “cultural purpose”  tax exemption to a corporation that destroys cultural heritage–George Washington’s historic canal at Tredegar Green.

Please see the attachment.

Sincerely yours,

C. Wayne Taylor

Attachment: Washington canal flyer

Copy: City Clerk, Better Government Richmond, News media, Interested parties