RICHMOND, Va. — As the new mayor of Richmond, Dr. Danny Avula has a host of important issues he needs to address. From taxes and business deals to crime prevention and city services, Avula’s plate is full. But he still had room to discuss his favorite Richmond restaurants In an exclusive interview on Eat It, Virginia!
Just weeks before being sworn in as Richmond’s new mayor, Avula expressed both his excitement and determination to address the needs of supporting Richmond restaurants and improving the collaboration between City Hall and Richmond business owners.
“I love our restaurants… there’s so many great things happening, so many great options. One of the things I heard really consistently from restaurateurs, from small business owners, was a sense that they don’t always feel a sense of partnership with City Hall, and so that’s a big focus for me,” Avula told Eat It, Virginia! co-hosts Robey Martin and Scott Wise.
He specifically called for improving some of the business licensing processes and figuring out what went wrong with the Richmond meals tax assessments.