“I am excited to have made it to this point in the budget process, and I’m grateful for everyone continuing to roll up their sleeves and stay engaged in the work. Throughout these discussions, I’ve seen a shared focus on meeting Richmond’s needs responsibly and making the most of every public dollar.  

This week’s progress reflects a lot of hard work between Council and the Administration to advance critical priorities through a redesigned process, and productive and professional discourse. The Council asked many good questions and our administration worked tirelessly to provide the information they need for decision-making. This matters because it shows we can come together, make smart choices, and keep delivering for Richmond residents.  

We found budget-neutral ways of addressing some suggested amendments, worked together to reallocate the GAP grant to fund other amendments, and adjusted minor revenue and expenditure forecasts to add a few needed positions for shared priorities. 

We look forward to working through the remaining steps in the budget process and delivering a responsible budget for a thriving Richmond.”  

• For more information about the FY27 budget process, visit FY27 Budget Season
• Budget in Brief: (A Brief) Roadmap to a Thriving Richmond