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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Public comments (4)
SupportiveLaura LafayetteOct 21, 2026
Laura Lafayette, realtors' association CEO and former Maggie Walker Land Trust chair, explained why land trust homeowners should count as first-time buyers for down payment help.
Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee — October 21, 2026 · 27:07 →SupportiveChelsea BalestinoOct 21, 2026
Maggie Walker Land Trust's Chelsea Balestino said CLT homeownership should be a 'stepping stone, not a ceiling' and urged passage.
Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee — October 21, 2026 · 28:34 →SupportiveMonica RoseOct 21, 2026
Realtor Monica Rose, herself a former land trust first-time buyer, said the change would help more people build stable homeownership in Richmond.
Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee — October 21, 2026 · 30:04 →SupportiveTranesa MartinOct 21, 2026
HR Director Tranesa Martin voiced administration support and suggested the program could eventually live in Housing and Community Development to unlock more grant funding.
Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee — October 21, 2026 · 34:05 →