Richmond City Council / News Release
Richmond
City Council recognizes Gov. Wilder, approves multiple efforts eliminating traffic
deaths, and approves replacing two bridges
(Richmond,
Virginia U.S.A. 2.10.2026) – Highlights
of the Richmond City Council Formal
Meeting, held February 9, 2026, include:
Recognized The Honorable L. Douglas Wilder
Richmond
City Council and Mayor Danny Avula recognized,
honored, and wished a happy 95th Birthday to The Honorable L. Douglas
Wilder; Governor, Lt. Governor, State Senator, Mayor.
Approved Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Initiatives: Eliminating
Traffic Deaths
Council
approved multiple grant programs with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Virginia
Department of Transportation, and Virginia Department of Rail and Public
Transportation on behalf of Vision
Zero Traffic Safety programs and initiatives to eliminate traffic deaths
in Richmond.
Increased Funding for Opioid Recovery and Support Programs
Council
adopted multiple Ordinances funding
opioid recovery and support.
Increased Funding for Green Spaces: Gillies Creek Greenway
Council
approved grant funding for Gillies
Creek Greenway Phase IV.
Approved Two Bridge Replacements
Council
approved bridge replacements: East
Richmond Road Over Stony Run and Gilles Creek bridges.
Approved Special Use Permits
Council
approved numerous Special Use Permit Ordinances
for properties in the city.
Summary of Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Legislative
Action and New Introduced Legislation
Access/Learn
More
To
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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