RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond Mayor Danny Avula on Monday began rolling out guidelines for the city’s Trust Policy, which establishes how city employees interact with residents and handle their personal information, regardless of their status as a legal or undocumented immigrant.
The policy, first proposed in January, aims to protect residents’ privacy and build trust in local government by ensuring people can access city services, while feeling safe and welcome in their community.
“This policy is about trust, specifically making sure that every Richmond resident, regardless of immigration status, can access city services without fear,” Avula said…