Richmond, VA — Mayor Danny Avula today released this statement on the House Appropriations and Senate Finance committee reports:

"The newly released budgets from the House and Senate’s Finance and Appropriations Committees are very promising for the City of Richmond. I’m deeply grateful to our state delegation and the leadership of the General Assembly for standing with our city and working hard to deliver real results for our residents. From public safety to education to significant critical investments in Richmond’s combined sewer overflow, these proposals represent priorities for working families and, on behalf of the city, I will continue to advocate for our communities over the weeks ahead.

Halfway through the legislative session, this is important progress. There is more work ahead, and we will not rest in our efforts to meet the needs of our capital city. We look forward to building on this foundation in partnership with our colleagues in the General Assembly and Governor Spanberger’s administration as the state’s new biennium budget is finalized."