Richmond City Council / News Release
Richmond
City Council further strengthens
its support of collective bargaining rights, protects historic African American
cemeteries, authorizes 6 YMCA after-school programs, and increases support for people
experiencing homelessness
(Richmond,
Virginia U.S.A. 6.22.2026) - Richmond City Council Formal
Meeting Highlights: June 22, 2026.
Council further strengthened its support of city
employee collective bargaining rights
Council amended the Richmond Code of Laws/Ordinances
to
further strengthen city employee collective bargaining rights.
Council further protected historic African
American cemeteries
Council accepted funds from the Virginia Department
of Historic Resources to support preservation,
maintenance, and stewardship of historically African American cemeteries.
Council authorized YMCA after-school programs at
six elementary schools
Council authorized
a contract between the City and YMCA to operate low-cost after-school programming
at six elementary schools.
Council increased support for people experiencing
homelessness
Council
authorized funds to support CARITAS Surge Shelter Operations and furthered agreements
with The Salvation Army supporting inclement weather shelter, year-round
emergency shelter, and operation of resource and training center.
Council authorized agreement and funding for
Chamberlayne Avenue Paving Project
Council
authorized a City agreement and the acceptance of funds from the Viginia Department of Transportation
for Chamberlayne Avenue Paving Project.
Council authorized $1 million to improve Broad
Rock Creek Park
Council authorized $1 million from the U.S.
National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund for improving Broad
Rock Creek Park access and amenities.
Council increased housing availability in City
Council acted on additional legislation to
further increase
housing availability in the city.
Council reviewed and considered Special Use
Permits
Council reviewed and considered Special
Use Permit ordinances for properties in the city.
Council further strengthened funding for opioid
recovery and support programs
Council adopted additional legislation to
further fund opioid recovery and support efforts.
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