Public Comments for: HB2128 - Derelict buildings; expands authority of localities to impose civil penalties.
Last Name: Bateman, Laura Organization: Virginia First Cities Coalition Locality: Richmond, VA

The eighteen member cities of the Virginia First Cities Coalition support Delegate Walker's HB 2128 as a practical and much needed update to our efforts to ameliorate blight and derelict buildings in our cities. The imposition of civil penalties on derelict buildings is as important on non-residential buildings as residential buildings/homes. The fact is, our cities are working very hard to make our downtowns, neighborhoods and community spaces vibrant and productive places to live and work. The amendments that Delegate Walker proposes will be most helpful in this regard. We urge your support.

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