A variety of Richmond groups, officials and community members have reacted with condemnation and concern over allegations related to Tavares Floyd’s history and campaign as he runs for the 6th District City Council seat.

On Sunday, fellow 6th District candidate Willie Hilliard called for Floyd to recuse himself from the race. Hilliard made the demand alongside formal requests to investigate Floyd’s campaign and employment in city government during a news conference at the Gold Lion Community Cafe.

“Whatever information that he falsely put on his application to run for office should immediately disqualify him from running,” said Hilliard, who is seeking the seat alongside Floyd and incumbent candidate Ellen F. Robertson.

Recent reporting on Floyd’s campaign has challenged several of his claims and the integrity of his operations, including his familial connection to George Floyd, his work as an attorney, ownership of a funeral home and his campaign donations.

On Monday, the Richmond Crusade for Voters withdrew their endorsement for Floyd, citing these reports and an inability to contact him for “clarification and understanding of circumstances made public.” 

The Richmond Education Association and the local chapter of the Sierra Club also have withdrawn their support for Floyd.