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Richmond adopts short-term rental rule changes amid enforcement concerns; 4–1 vote The Richmond City Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 26-09 to harmonize short-term rental rules (allowing rentals in R‑1a/b/c and certain PUD underlying uses and keeping a 500‑foot minimum distance). Debate centered on enforcement of transient taxes, inspections and parking; the ordinance passed 4–1.

2 weeks ago

Richmond City just approved new short-term rental rules, but concerns about enforcement and state regulations loom large.

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Richmond considers amending short-term rental rules to allow PUDs, set 500-foot spacing (first reading) City Manager presented a first reading to allow short-term rentals in Planned Unit Development zones, require conditional-use permits in B-2 zones, permit STRs in specified R-1 zones and impose a 500-foot minimum distance between STRs; second reading scheduled for March 24.

1 month ago

Richmond is on the brink of changing the game for short-term rentals by allowing them in Planned Unit Developments and enforcing new spacing rules!

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Richmond approves STR text amendment to allow short‑term rentals in single‑family portions of PUDs with director review The Planning & Zoning Commission approved Ordinance 24-02 text changes to permit short‑term rentals in single‑family portions of Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) where the underlying use is R‑1, subject to director review; commissioners pressed staff on enforcement and long‑term rental conversions.

1 month ago

Richmond City just approved new rules that allow short-term rentals in single-family developments, but concerns about enforcement and long-term conversions linger.

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Richmond approves Sourcewell cooperative contract with Enterprise Fleet Management to modernize police fleet The board voted to participate in a Sourcewell cooperative purchase and accept an Enterprise Fleet Management contract that begins phased leasing of police vehicles, with staff saying the plan will deliver 16 vehicles in year one and update roughly 95 vehicles over five years.

2 months ago

Richmond is set to revolutionize its police fleet with a new leasing plan that will deliver 16 vehicles in the first year alone!

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Residents and advocates urge Richmond to use vacant city properties and follow Affordable Housing Trust Fund law Speakers at the council meeting called for city stewardship of surplus properties and demanded enforcement of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund ordinance, saying Richmond has not followed the law and that redirected funds have worsened housing instability.

2 months ago

Residents and advocates are demanding that Richmond stop selling surplus properties to developers and instead prioritize deeply affordable housing that truly serves the community.

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2 months ago

Mayor Martinez presents State of the City: Richmond cites fiscal stabilization, drop in index crimes and downtown investment Mayor Eduardo Martinez told the Richmond City Council the city is financially stronger, citing a balanced FY24–25 budget, Measure U revenue, a 17% drop in index crimes, and progress on downtown redevelopment, housing and environmental protections including Point Milotti's permanent protection.

Mayor Eduardo Martinez announced a brighter future for Richmond, showcasing fiscal stability, a historic drop in crime, and exciting downtown developments!

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Richmond authorizes filing for up to $200,000 in Kentucky CDBG funds for Liberty Place The commission authorized the mayor to submit a 2025 Kentucky Community Development Block Grant application for Liberty Place for up to $200,000, subject to public‑hearing findings and required federal and state certifications; the motion passed unanimously.

3 months ago

Richmond is set to seek up to $200,000 in federal funds for Liberty Place, but community input could be the key to unlocking this opportunity!

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Local nonprofits say Haven of Hope has secured a shelter property and ask for community support Speakers at public comment said Madison County Haven of Hope has signed to acquire a property and aims to open an emergency overnight shelter within weeks, while nonprofit partners described a housing continuum and volunteer and funding needs.

4 months ago

Madison County Haven of Hope is on the brink of opening an emergency overnight shelter, but they need the community's support to make it happen!

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Commission adopts rezoning of 495 Duncannon Lane to spur industrial development The Richmond Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-27 on second reading to rezone 495 Duncannon Lane (190 acres) from agriculture to heavy industry, citing a $2 million state PDI grant, a city match and plans for utilities and industrial-ready sites.

4 months ago

Richmond is transforming a 190-acre agricultural site into a heavy industrial zone, fueled by a $2 million grant and plans for high-paying jobs!

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City reports $100,000 emergency food distribution and schedules shelter contract reviews Deputy CAO Amy Popovich told the committee the city provided $100,000 to Feed More for 18 food-distribution sites that served about 7,000 households in one week; committee signaled it will review contracts with Salvation Army and Home Again and added those reviews to the December agenda.

5 months ago

Richmond City has stepped up in a big way, investing $100,000 to ensure 7,000 households receive much-needed food through 18 distribution sites in just one week!

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Superintendent previews 10-year school facilities plan; city reports emergency food distribution Superintendent Cameron told the Education and Human Services Standing Committee the school system will begin a year-long process to develop a 10-year master facilities plan, and the city reported a one-week $100,000 food distribution that served roughly 7,000 households.

5 months ago

Richmond Public Schools is embarking on a transformative year-long journey to shape its 10-year facilities plan, impacting future school capacity and community access to vital services.

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Committee forwards Richmond juvenile crime-control services plan after gun-violence prevention briefing After a presentation by Greg Hopkins on Richmond's Office of Gun Violence Prevention and a city crime analysis, the Education and Human Services Standing Committee voted 3-0 to forward Resolution 2025-R-041 endorsing the city's planned services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act to full council.

5 months ago

Richmond's committee just took a major step in tackling youth violence by endorsing a comprehensive crime control plan that could reshape community safety.

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Committee forwards Richmond's juvenile services plan after gun-violence prevention briefing The Education and Human Services Standing Committee voted to forward Resolution 2025-R041, Richmond's plan of services under the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act, to full council with a recommendation to approve after a presentation from the city's Office of Gun Violence Prevention and a question-and-answer session about program fit and measurement.

5 months ago

Richmond's plan to tackle juvenile crime and gun violence just got the green light from the Education and Human Services Committee—find out how this could reshape the city's future!

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Committee forwards administration FOIA‑library ordinance with recommendation; companion councilmember bill sent with no recommendation The Government Operations Committee voted to forward the administration's FOIA library/open‑data ordinance (20 25‑240) to council with a recommendation to approve and to forward a companion councilmember measure (20 25‑210) with no recommendation after discussing inclusion criteria, discretion and an appeal process.

5 months ago

Richmond's Government Operations Committee is set to revolutionize transparency with a new online FOIA library that could change how we access public information forever!

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Richmond utilities commission urges end to gas line-extension allowances, prioritizes lead service-line replacement The Public Utilities & Services Commission told the Government Operations committee it supports a detailed water-infrastructure review during the Richmond 300 update, urged exhaustive public outreach and grant-seeking for lead service-line replacement ahead of a 2027 EPA rule, and recommended eliminating gas line-extension allowances to shield rate

5 months ago

Richmond's Public Utilities Commission is pushing for urgent lead service-line replacements and significant changes to gas hookup policies that could save customers millions—what does this mean for your community?

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Richmond details CSO overhaul, cites $100 million award and revised plan to meet 2035 deadline Department of Public Utilities outlined a phased combined sewer overflow program, said value engineering trimmed the original near-$1.2 billion estimate by more than $500 million, highlighted a recent $100,000,000 award for a design-build contract, and reiterated statutory deadlines to start and complete construction by 2025/2035.

5 months ago

Richmond's Department of Public Utilities just slashed $500 million off their sewer overhaul costs while advancing critical projects to clean up the James River by 2035!

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Richmond utilities report urges lead-line replacement, recommends ending gas line-extension subsidies; CSO update details schedule and funding The Public Utilities & Services Commission urged Richmond City to accelerate lead service line replacement ahead of a 2027 EPA rule and recommended eliminating gas line-extension allowances to protect existing customers. Separately, the Department of Public Utilities outlined CSO program timelines, funding needs and a value-engineering cost cut.

5 months ago

Richmond's Public Utilities & Services Commission is pushing for urgent lead service line replacements and rethinking gas line extensions to save customers millions—what's next for the city's utility future?

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Council debates transparency, priority limit and inclusionary zoning in draft 2026 legislative agenda Council reviewed a draft 2026 General Assembly packet and debated process transparency, whether to retain a previously adopted five-item priority limit, and whether to elevate inclusionary zoning among its top priorities. Staff said patrons and bill numbers will not be finalized until January.

5 months ago

Richmond City Council is pushing for greater transparency in its legislative agenda as members debate the impact of limiting priority items—will they change the game for local governance?

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Richmond Region Tourism reports record 2024 visitation, urges progress on headquarters hotel Richmond Region Tourism told council that more than 18,000,000 visitors spent nearly $4,000,000,000 in the region in 2024 (about a 5% increase), with city spending up 8.2% and nearly 9,000 jobs supported locally; presenters credited the Allianz Amphitheater and the TID and urged action on a headquarters hotel to capture more convention business.

5 months ago

Richmond's tourism soared to new heights in 2024 with over 18 million visitors spending nearly $4 billion, fueling local jobs and economic growth!

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Richmond CAO warns $1.1 billion in locally supported federal programs are at risk amid shutdown; SNAP changes to hit tens of thousands CAO Odie Donald told council the federal shutdown threatens roughly $1.1 billion in federally supported programming in Richmond and identified SNAP, HUD programs and social services as at risk; he outlined bridge funding, hiring freezes and partnerships with Feed More and Richmond Public Schools as mitigation steps.

5 months ago

Richmond's federal funding crisis could threaten over $1.1 billion in crucial programs, putting thousands of households at risk of losing vital support.

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Residents press council to fully fund Affordable Housing Trust Fund as $2 million allocation wins approval Council adopted the consent agenda including a $2 million deposit to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund after dozens of public commenters and faith leaders urged the council to follow the ordinance that dedicates expiring tax abatements to the fund and to prioritize households at 30% AMI and below.

5 months ago

Richmond City Council just approved a $2 million allocation to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, but advocates warn it’s only the beginning of a pressing fight for transparency and funding.

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Council questions contract oversight after embezzlement charges involving former provider A council member raised U.S. District Court charges alleging embezzlement by a former homeless service provider; city staff described current contract controls, reporting and audits for existing providers and pledged follow‑up on earlier contracts.

5 months ago

Councilmember Gibson's probing questions into recent embezzlement charges against a former homeless service provider have sparked a call for greater transparency and accountability in Richmond's city contracts.

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Richmond council adopts residential rental inspection ordinance after months of advocacy After hours of testimony from tenants, public-health officials and tenant organizers, Richmond City Council voted unanimously to adopt ordinance 2025-161 establishing a district-based residential rental inspection program. Councilmembers emphasized the need for a funded implementation plan with tenant protections to avoid displacement.

5 months ago

Richmond City Council has taken a monumental step by adopting a residential rental inspection program aimed at ensuring safe homes and preventing displacement for vulnerable residents.

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Richmond staff warn federal funding changes could put hundreds at risk as homelessness edges up City officials told the council that Richmond counted 680 people in its July 2025 point‑in‑time count, that shelter and permanent supportive housing capacity has increased since 2020, and that a pending HUD funding change and recent contract lapses could jeopardize assistance for hundreds of residents.

5 months ago

Richmond's latest count reveals 680 people experiencing homelessness, but looming federal funding cuts could endanger vital support for hundreds in need.

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Richmond council presses for clearer process and public visibility on 2026 legislative agenda Council members debated a draft 2026 legislative agenda and asked staff for more transparency on how items are selected, whether requestor names can be shown, and whether the 2022 resolution limiting priority items to five should be revisited. Council staff said the document remains a draft and that patrons and bill numbers will emerge in January, 

5 months ago

Richmond's council is demanding transparency in the legislative process, pushing for clarity on how items are selected for the 2026 agenda and debating a five-item cap that could limit their influence.

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Richmond tourism posts stronger 2024; leaders cite lost conventions without headquarter hotel Richmond Region Tourism reported more than 18 million visitors and nearly $4 billion in regional spending for 2024, with city tourism spending up 8.2% and nearly 9,000 jobs supported. Presenters said marketing and the Tourism Improvement District are producing returns but warned the lack of a headquarter hotel adjacent to the convention center has,

5 months ago

Richmond's tourism soared in 2024, with over 18 million visitors pouring nearly $4 billion into the local economy, but a headquarter hotel remains a vital missing piece for even greater success.

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City warns SNAP recipients and HUD programs at risk amid federal shutdown; city activates mitigation and outreach City CAO briefed the committee on a Resilient Richmond shutdown report that estimates about $1.1 billion in federally supported local programs are at risk. The CAO highlighted immediate pressures on SNAP recipients, HUD‑funded housing programs (CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG), and social‑services staffing, and described mitigation steps including bridge‑f

5 months ago

Richmond City faces a staggering $1.1 billion in federally supported programs at risk due to potential funding delays, impacting thousands of residents relying on essential services like SNAP and housing assistance.

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Planning subcommittee approves sending revised Richmond 300/CHSP guidance back to Planning Commission after public comment on design overlays A Richmond Planning Subcommittee voted to send a revised draft of cultural heritage guidance and recommendations tied to the Richmond 300 zoning update back to the full Planning Commission after public comment and committee edits on design overlays, demolition review, archaeological assessments and Section 106 wording.

5 months ago

Richmond's Planning Subcommittee is reshaping cultural heritage guidelines, sparking heated community debate over design overlays and historic preservation!

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