Richmond Redevelopment Housing Authority CEO Steven Nesmith said hell keep negotiations going with Mayor Danny Avula and City Council members.

RRHA is seeking a mayoral letter of support and council approval of the project to include in its application for federal funding.

But recently, Nesmiths current plan has faced opposition from the Mayor and Councilmember Kenya Gibson over concerns of transparency, residents' rights, and the need for council approval before moving forward.

At Wednesdays RRHA Board of Commissioners meeting, the project dominated the discussion.

After more than an hour of debate, the Board struck down Nesmiths proposed resolution to submit the Section 18 application, which is a move that would have locked in Tenant Protection Vouchers and the phased disposition of

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