Richmond City Council
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Richmond
City Council establishes state
legislative proposals for 2027 Virginia General Assembly, secures year-round
emergency shelter operations, expands public green spaces, and authorizes new $1
million for Richmond Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
(Richmond,
VA 10.13.2026) - Richmond City Council Formal
Meeting action highlights: October 13, 2026.
Council established state legislative proposals for 2027 Virginia General
Assembly
Council established Richmond state
legislative proposals for the 2027 Virginia General Assembly session and creates
new process for identifying Richmond legislative proposals for subsequent
sessions.
Council secured year-round emergency shelter operations
Council authorized continuing operation of year-round
emergency shelter at 7 North 2nd Street.
Council expanded, preserved, and provided public
green space for community use and enjoyment
Council acquired multiple
properties from Capital Region Land Conservancy to be used for expanding, preserving, and
providing public green space for community use and enjoyment.
Council authorized new $1 million
for Richmond Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
Council authorized $1
million from the United States Department of Transportation for a new Richmond
Department of Public Works – Richmond Safe Streets and Roads for All Program.
Council further strengthened funding and
partnerships for opioid recovery and support programs
Council authorized multiple grants, partnerships,
acceptance of funds, and multiple pieces of legislation to
further fund Richmond opioid recovery and support efforts.
Council acted on legislation for Special Use
Permits to further increase housing availability
Council acted on legislation for Special Use
Permits for properties in the city to further increase
housing availability.
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Contact | Steve Skinner,
Council Public Information Mgr., 804.646.6052 (tel); steven.skinner@rva.gov (e)
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