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Richmond City Council Introduces Shared Priorities for FY2028 Budget
In a proactive approach to the City’s budget process, all nine
Councilmembers have identified shared priorities to help inform the Mayor’s
proposed budget
(Richmond, VA 11.10.2026) – All nine members of Richmond City
Council have united to introduce a proposed resolution outlining shared priorities for
the City’s Fiscal Year
2028 Richmond Government Budget, marking an important step toward
a more collaborative, transparent, and strategic budget development process.
As budget development gets underway ahead of the Mayor’s March 11, 2027
proposal, Councilmembers are sharing their priorities to help inform the
process. Providing this input early supports more meaningful collaboration,
better long-term planning, and greater transparency about how budget decisions
are made.
The resolution identifies five citywide priority
areas:
- Affordable Living: Addressing the rising cost of
living and helping Richmond remain affordable for residents.
- Resilient, Green City
Initiatives: Protecting natural resources,
strengthening sustainability, and investing in a greener Richmond.
- Family and Community
Well-Being: Supporting families, children
and the services that help communities thrive.
- Safe Streets and
Infrastructure Investment: Improving pedestrian safety,
infrastructure, and investing in neighborhoods.
- Responsive Government: Strengthening the City’s
ability to deliver effective, efficient, and reliable services to
residents.
Among the proposed investments are funding for a Family Justice Center,
childcare support, cost-of-living benefits for Richmond Retirement System
retirees, library construction, traffic safety improvements, green energy
initiatives and additional staffing for City departments that provide essential
resident services.
The resolution builds on discussions started by City’s
Budget Task Force and recent presentations on the City's fiscal outlook. It
also marks a second year of efforts to improve Richmond's budget review process.
“By establishing priorities early, Council is
working to ensure that the FY 2028 Richmond Government Budget reflects a shared
vision for how the City invests its resources to meet the needs of Richmond
residents and we look forward to working with the Mayor in the months ahead,”
says Council President Cynthia I. Newbille.
The resolution will be referred to the November
18 Finance and Economic Development Committee for review and recommendation. A
public hearing is scheduled for Council’s Formal meeting at 6 p.m. on December
14, 2026.
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