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City Government

Avula presents $1.1B budget proposal In ‘constrained’ year for City Hall

Avula presents $1.1B budget proposal In ‘constrained’ year for City Hall

Graham Moomaw

Graham Moomaw

March 11, 2026 | 6:10 PM EDT

The city’s revenue growth is temporarily limited this year due to a one-year break in reassessing the taxable value of city real estate.
By Graham Moomaw

City offices, trash collection will close Monday for International Women's Day


It is one of 14 paid employees for city workers. Schools will remain open.
By Michael Phillips
City offices, trash collection will close Monday for International Women's Day

After $22M estimate, city revises last year's surplus down to $12.6M


The FY25 audit likely won’t become public until the city is so far into FY26 that Avula is proposing a budget for FY27.
By Graham Moomaw
After $22M estimate, city revises last year's surplus down to $12.6M

With $47.6 million in delinquent bills, DPU launches repayment campaign


“We can’t continue to operate like this.”
By Sarah Vogelsong
With $47.6 million in delinquent bills, DPU launches repayment campaign

Judge rips city for ‘reckless failure’ to preserve phone in ex-FOIA officer’s lawsuit


Monday’s ruling from the judge was a flashpoint in the two-year-old case about transparency in city government.
By Graham Moomaw
Judge rips city for ‘reckless failure’ to preserve phone in ex-FOIA officer’s lawsuit

Ahead of March budget plans, Avula outlines $23 million in proposed housing investments


“We want to build more homes for more people, and we want to find more ways for people to stay.”
By Sarah Vogelsong
Ahead of March budget plans, Avula outlines $23 million in proposed housing investments

Q&A: Richmond's first master parks plan since the 1970s is nearing its final stage


The document, dubbed Richmond INSPIRE, identifies potential improvements to city greenspaces and recreational facilities over the next 10 years.
By Mark Newton
Q&A: Richmond's first master parks plan since the 1970s is nearing its final stage
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