The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has announced a public hearing to discuss the proposed adoption of procedures for public notice, comment, and hearings related to rules and regulations. The hearing is scheduled for August 20, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 730 E. Broad Street in Richmond.
During this session, individuals will have the opportunity to express their opinions either in support of or against the proposed amendment. The DPU Director will oversee the proceedings.
Community members who wish to provide input but cannot attend in person are encouraged to submit written comments before the hearing. These should be sent to Lee Crowell at lee.crowell@rva.gov.
“The Public Notice, Comment, and Hearing Procedures for Rules and Regulations is under proposal to be adopted. The DPU Director will hold a hearing on August 20, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 730 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 at which time any person may appear and be heard for or against the adoption of the amendment. Written comments may be provided to Lee Crowell (lee.crowell@rva.gov) prior to the hearing.”
This proposed policy aims to clarify how public input is gathered when changes are made to rules and regulations by the department.
