The City of Richmond truly appreciates the Commonwealth’s continued commitment to investing in the priorities that matter most to our residents. The General Assembly’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and investing in the needs of working families has been critical and will benefit communities across the Commonwealth.  

Richmond’s specific needs were prioritized in the new biennium budget, and we thank the Budget Conferees, House and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee members, and the full General Assembly for their shared support for Virginia’s Capital City.  

We are especially grateful for the substantial funding dedicated to the Combined Sewer Overflow project, drinking water capital improvements, expanded resources essential for RPS, and the demolition of the Coliseum to make way for economic development. We are also grateful for the investments in housing, eviction‑prevention programs, and public health and human services in a moment when the federal government has destabilized and cut back on essential services our communities have long relied on. 

These commitments will help Richmond advance long-term infrastructure needs, support families, and improve quality of life across our neighborhoods. We thank the General Assembly and the Administration for their partnership and for recognizing the essential role of a thriving Capital City for the future of the Commonwealth.