“One of which is (to) disclose any operating funds used for propaganda and influencing legislation,” Agelasto said. “And with all the Loving RVA work that has been undertaken by Venture Richmond, has that been made available?”

“We are not a lobbying organization,” Berry said. “We are providing public information to the community about a particular project. There’s no legislation before you. I don’t think there’s any issue with that provision.”

“It’s not about lobbying,” Agelasto said. “It’s spending funds for propaganda or influencing legislation.”

“I don’t think what we’re doing is propaganda,” said Berry, adding that he would be willing to disclose spending amounts for Loving RVA, the group’s marketing campaign in support of the development plan proposed by Mayor Dwight C. Jones.

The Loving RVA website invites users to sign a petition that states: “I strongly support the bold Revitalize RVA Plan proposed by Mayor Dwight Jones.” A header on the page calls users to “Tell City Council You Are Loving RVA!”

Though Venture Richmond is a nonprofit, the group receives some public funding through a downtown tax assessment district. Berry said the Loving RVA effort is funded solely with private contributions.