Richmond City Council / News Release
Richmond
City Council appoints new Inspector General, strengthens Gun Violence Prevention, and adopts Opioid
Recovery and Support funding
Link:
(Richmond,
Virginia U.S.A. 1.12.2026) - Richmond City
Council continues its commitment to fiscal responsibility, public safety, and
health services on behalf of city residents at its January 12, 2026 Formal
Meeting. Some highlighted actions include:
Inspector General Appointed
Council appointed Foster Curtiss (Former
Division Chief of the
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Office of the Inspector General) to serve as Inspector General. News release link
Richmond Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention Framework - $1.1
Million
Council strengthened Richmond Gun Violence
Prevention and Intervention Framework, with targeted budget transfer of $1.1
Million. (Council
Ordinance 2025-275)
Funding for Opioid Recovery and Support Programs
Council adopted several proposed Ordinances for funding opioid recovery and support.
Special Use Permits
Council acted on numerous proposed Special
Use Permit Ordinances for properties in the city.
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More
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access and learn more about Richmond City Council Formal, Informal, and
Standing Committee meetings, recordings, and legislative documents please visit:
https://richmondva.legistar.com/
CONTACT
For more information, please
contact: Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, at 804.646.6052 (tel);
or steven.skinner@rva.gov (email)
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Street, Suite 300 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - rva.gov/richmond-city-council (web)
