Richmond City Council holds Public Hearing on Mayor’s Proposed FY 2027 Richmond Government Budget, increases funding for Firefighter Safety, and extends Richmond Employee First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program to Richmond Public Schools Employees

 

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Richmond City Council holds Public Hearing on Mayor’s Proposed FY 2027 Richmond Government Budget, increases funding for Firefighter Safety, and extends Richmond Employee First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program to Richmond Public Schools Employees

 

 

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. 3.23.2026) - Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Highlights: March 23, 2026.

 

Held Public Hearing on Mayor’s Proposed FY 2027 Richmond Government Budget

Council held a Public Hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Richmond Government Budget for residents to share thoughts, suggestions, concerns, and ideas.

 

Increased Richmond Firefighter Safety Equipment

Council approved additional grant funding from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs to provide more Personal Protective Equipment for Richmond Firefighters.

 

Further Advanced Urban Agriculture

Council continued to advance urban agriculture efforts within the city by selling additional city-owned real estate for nominal cost to the Central Virginia Agrarian Commons.

 

Increased Beautification of Byrd Park

Council approved donation of landscaping services for tree improvements in Byrd Park.

 

Extended Richmond Employee First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program to Richmond Public Schools Employees

Council adopted an ordinance to add employees of the School Board of the City of Richmond to the Richmond Employee First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program.

 

Further Strengthened Funding for Opioid Recovery and Support Programs

Council adopted additional legislation to further fund opioid recovery and support efforts.

 

Reviewed and Considered Special Use Permits

Council reviewed and considered Special Use Permit ordinances for properties in the city.

 

Summary of Richmond City Council Formal Meeting

Council legislative action and newly 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: Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, 804.646.6052 (tel); steven.skinner@rva.gov (email)

 

 

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Richmond City Council honors Richmond Free Press, strengthens Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund, advances Richmond Diamond District, and increases opioid recovery support

 

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Richmond City Council honors Richmond Free Press, strengthens Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund, advances Richmond Diamond District, and increases opioid recovery support

 

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. 2.23.2026) - Richmond City Council Formal Meeting: Feb. 23, 2026 Highlights:

 

Celebrated the Richmond Free Press

Richmond City Council and Mayor Danny Avula celebrated the Richmond Free Press for its legacy of more than 30 years as an independent Black family-owned and operated community newspaper distributed free of charge throughout the Greater Richmond area.

 

Strengthened Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Council strengthened the Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund by establishing a dedicated, predictable amount and source of funding and increasing program accountability and transparency for construction and preservation of affordable housing across Richmond.

 

Amplified Erosion and Stormwater Management and Chesapeake Bay Preservation

Council amplified Richmond Erosion and Stormwater Management and Chesapeake Bay Preservation by updating Richmond Code of Laws (Ordinances) with recent state laws and regulations approved by the Virginia (State) Water Control Board.

 

Advanced Richmond Diamond District Project

Council advanced the redevelopment of the Richmond Diamond District by transferring $14.7 million to the Richmond Economic Development Authority.

 

Increased Funding for Opioid Recovery and Support Programs

Council adopted legislation funding opioid recovery and support from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority for harm reduction efforts and grants to community partners.

 

Increased Funding for Healthy Families

Council accepted funds from the Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia to provide to the Richmond Department of Social services for funding the Healthy Families Program.

 

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

Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, 804.646.6052 (tel); steven.skinner@rva.gov (email)

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Richmond City Council recognizes Gov. Wilder, approves multiple efforts eliminating traffic deaths, and approves replacing two bridges

 

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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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