Notice of Canvass

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Training Center B (Voter Registration)
2134 W. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, Virginia

Canvass Agenda

Provisional Ballot Adjudication

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Training Center B (Voter Registration & CAP Training Area)
2134 W. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, Virginia

Provisional Agenda

The Richmond City Electoral Board will meet, subject to recess and reconvening, beginning on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to canvass the returns and ascertain the results of the November 3, 2026, Election for the Proposed Constitutional Amendment, pursuant to Va. Code § 24.2-671. General election matters may also be discussed. This meeting is open to the public.

Attendance at the Provisional Adjudication meeting shall be limited to appropriate staff, the Electoral Board, individuals whose provisional ballots are being considered (with legal counsel, if present), and one authorized representative or independent candidate of each political party. Authorized representatives must be qualified voters in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Please note that the agenda is subject to change. Items may be added, removed, or modified prior to or during the meeting, as permitted by law.

Cierres del Día de Elecciones 

The City of Richmond will close in observance of Election Day on Tuesday, November 3. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 4. Keep reading for information about City service schedules during the holiday.   

La Ciudad de Richmond cerrará sus sedes el martes 3 de noviembre debido al Día de Elecciones. Reabriremos el miércoles 4 de noviembre. Continúe leyendo para obtener información sobre los horarios de servicio de la Ciudad durante ese día feriado.   

Posted October 29, 2026

~ Recycle your pumpkins for composting ~

Richmond, VA – Starting November 1, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is launching the Pumpkin Round-Up Program. After Halloween and during the fall season, many pumpkins are discarded as household waste. The new pumpkin collection initiative is designed to provide the community with a convenient way to dispose of their pumpkins, helping keep them out of the landfill. 

Residents can drop off their pumpkins from November 1 through November 30 at the following recycling centers (in the designated areas for pumpkin collection):

• Robin Hood Road
  
  • 1710 Robin Hood Road
• Forest Hill Avenue
  
  • 7400 Forest Hill Avenue

“We are excited to provide Richmond residents with an easy and meaningful way to reduce waste,” said Torrence Robinson, Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance for DPW. “Small actions, such as properly recycling or composting pumpkins can make a positive difference for our environment and help build a sustainable community.”

We’re Social! For updates on activities and events visit us on (X) @DPW_RichmondVA

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 225 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk, and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; civil engineering and capital improvement projects along with the Department of Transportation (DOT). DPW delivers essential services that keep the city clean, safe, and healthy. The DOT plans, builds and maintains the city’s transportation system to ensure safe, reliable, and equitable mobility for all users. The department is responsible for traffic operations, street signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, bike lanes, and transportation programs that support economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. Guided by the city’s Vision Zero commitment, the DOT works to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through data-driven policies, street design, and community partnerships. In addition, the DOT issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share Program. Report service requests to RVA311.com or call 3-1-1.

Incredible!

Mayor Danny Avula today announced the City of Richmond’s significant progress in addressing audit recommendations. For the first time since 2019, the City has fewer than 100 outstanding recommendations, reflecting the Mayor’s commitment to partnering with the Office of the City Auditor (OCA) to “Look for it, find it, fix it”.

The City began the reporting period with 109 open audit recommendations across 38 total audits. Eleven recommendations from two additional audit reports were added, bringing the total to 120 recommendations across 40 audits. According to the preliminary Auditor’s Office report, 23 recommendations have been closed and 1 was removed. Pending the Auditor’s final report out, 96 recommendations remain.

“We’re a long way from perfect, and there is still a lot of work to do, but we're heading in the right direction. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: improving the delivery of core services is a long, slow process. It takes deep work within the departments and sustained effort over time. That consistency is what will build trust and helps ensure Richmonders are getting the high-quality services they should expect from their local government,” said Mayor Danny Avula .

New centralized audit intake and tracking system

The City has taken meaningful steps to strengthen how audit recommendations are managed and addressed. Under the leadership of CAO Donald, the City has established centralized audit oversight through the CAO’s office, developed and implemented an intake and tracking system, and standardized the process for closing audit recommendations.

Since FY26, the CAO’s office has facilitated one-to-one meetings between every department with open recommendations and the Office of the Auditor to support progress on closing audit recommendations. These efforts have increased visibility into longstanding issues, clarified accountability, and helped identify recommendations where corrective actions occurred but documentation was still needed to validate and formally close findings.

“Continuous quality improvement is the focus of our ‘look for it, find it, fix it’ approach. For the first time in nearly a decade, the City has fewer than 100 total findings,” said Chief Administrative Officer Odie Donald, II . “A well‑run government isn’t one where issues don’t exist; it’s one that confronts them directly. The measure of our success is the continued progress towards resolving structural, long-standing, and high‑priority issues for the benefit of all Richmonders and the services they receive.”

Progress on overhaul of grant-making program

One example of the progress the City is making is the overhaul of the Richmond Thrives Grants Program. This program represents a significant transformation in how the City awards funds to non-profit organizations serving Richmond residents, and it replaces the former non-departmental grant program. The Richmond Thrives Grants Program manages an open, competitive application processes across the City's four priority areas: Arts & Culture, Children & Families, Economic Mobility, and Health. Six of nine audit recommendations associated with the program have been closed, with the remaining three on track for closure in November. 

"The new Richmond Thrives Grants Program is measurable results, impact, and best practices in action. Completing six of the nine audit recommendations marks significant progress, and we will continue that work until we have closed the remaining three,” said Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services Amy Popovich . “Our goal is to ensure that grant funding is administered effectively and equitably to reach the people and places that make Richmond thrive.”

Comprehensive streetlight improvement plan 

The City has concurred with the streetlight report from the Auditor’s office and is pursuing a comprehensive plan to implement the recommendations. Those recommendations include completing an inventory of city streetlights, and evaluating processes and systems for work orders, billing, and maintenance. The City will hire a vendor to help support this work. 

Continuing to Look for it, Find it, Fix it

The Richmond Thrives Grants Program and Streetlight Program are two areas where the City is working to actively address long-standing challenges identified by the Office of the City Auditor. Some are close to being fully resolved while others will require more time and changes to systems and processes. 

Mayor Avula’s administration will continue to work closely with the Office of the City Auditor and all departments to build on this progress, resolve remaining recommendations, and strengthen the delivery of services for Richmonders.

Recordings and reports from the Office of the City Auditor can be found here.

https://www.rva.gov/index.php/office-city-auditor/mission

https://www.rva.gov/index.php/office-city-auditor/reports-issued

Family-friendly event features lead free water updates from DPU, lead poisoning prevention awareness from VDH, interactive activities for children and costume fun

Richmond, VA — The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities (DPU), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), is hosting a community-wide Lead Awareness Resource Fair this evening. This hands-on event coincides with the National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) taking place this week. This year’s NLPPW theme, Be a Hero: Keep Kids Safe from Lead, aims to highlight how communities can reduce children's exposure to lead and prevent its harmful health effects.

Event Details 
•    What: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Resource Fair: “Be A Hero” – Keep Kids Safe from Lead  
•    When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 5:30pm – 8:00pm.  
•    Where: Henry Marsh Elementary, 813 N 28th St, Richmond, VA 23223, Richmond, Virginia  
•    Who Should Attend: Families, children, homeowners, renters and community members  
•    Cost: Free and open to the public  
•    Highlights: Superhero & fall costume encouragement, free raffles, finger food, candy and interactive family activities  

The event is designed as a family-friendly evening of education and guidance, bringing together city officials, health experts, and local organizations to help residents protect their homes and children from lead hazards.

This is sure to be a fun and educational evening for families. Parents and kids are encouraged to embrace the theme by dressing up as their favorite superhero or in any fun fall costume! Families can gather important health and safety information, while enjoying hands-on activities, educational games, community resources and a few pieces of seasonal candy.

About The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities provides natural gas, water, wastewater, stormwater and streetlight services to more than 500,000 customers in the Richmond metropolitan area. DPU is committed to safety, reliability and innovation in delivering essential utility services that support the city’s residents, businesses and environment.

About Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
The Virginia Department of Health works to protect the health and well-being of all Virginians through public health tracking, drinking water safety programs and lead exposure prevention initiatives.

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