RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Thousands of residents called on city and county leaders to take action on key issues in the community during an annual meeting of Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Communities (RISC) members on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, March 24, members of RISC gathered in large numbers for their annual Action Assembly, drawing more than 2,700 attendees to St. Paul’s Baptist Church.
The event brought together residents from Richmond and Chesterfield County to push local leaders to reaffirm their commitment to three priorities: reducing gun violence, expanding mental health services, and increasing access to affordable housing…