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Richmond at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 4 upcoming · 4 active issues · 3 decisions · 1 recommendation
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
Coming up
Upcoming meetings· 4
On the record
Recent decisions & recommendations· 4
Ord. 2026-300 — $4.78 million to Richmond Public Schools
Approved 2–0Finance and Economic Development Standing CommitteeOct 21Ord. 2026-302 — Increased senior and disabled tax relief
Approved 2–0Finance and Economic Development Standing CommitteeOct 21September 16, 2026 - Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting Minutes
ApprovedFinance and Economic Development Standing CommitteeOct 21ORD. 2026-299 — James River Association green infrastructure grant contract
Recommended approvalLand Use, Housing and Transportation Standing CommitteeOct 20
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Recent meetings
Full archive →- OCT28Governmental Operations Standing CommitteeTranscribedVideo
Governmental Operations Standing Committee — October 28, 2026
- OCT27Commission of Architectural Review
Richmond's historic review board scheduled to weigh 9 old-district projects — porch, fence, window and garage proposals
- OCT27Public Safety Standing CommitteeVideo
Public Safety Committee to get crime stats update from Police Chief Edwards and fire fleet update from Chief Segal
- OCT22Public Art Commission
Public Art Commission — October 22, 2026
- OCT21Finance and Economic Development Standing CommitteeTranscribedVideo
Committee recommends approval of retiree COLA policy, forwards $4.8M for schools and bigger senior tax relief
- OCT20Planning Commission
Planning Commission — October 20, 2026
Frequently asked about Richmond
When does the Richmond City Council meet?
Formal Meeting: 2nd and 4th Monday, 6:00 PM (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep); Formal Meeting: 2nd Monday only, 6:00 PM (Oct, Nov, Dec); Formal Meeting: 4th Monday only, 6:00 PM (Jul); Informal Meeting: same days, 4:00 PM (Legistar body 'Informal Meeting'); No formal or informal meetings in August; Budget work sessions: weekday 1:00 PM sessions in March–April (Legistar body 'City Council', EventComment 'Budget Work Session') Location: Council Chamber, 2nd Floor - City Hall.
Where can I find Richmond meeting agendas and minutes?
Agendas, minutes and video are published on the city's meeting portal and on OpenVirginia meeting pages.
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