Richmond City Council / News Release
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
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CONTACT
Steve Skinner, Council Public
Information Manager, 804.646.6052 (tel); steven.skinner@rva.gov (email)
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