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Financial Transparency Law
Richmond City Council just updated a 2015 financial transparency law to better protect personal privacy. Council members believe this tweak finally strikes the right balance between public disclosure and individual privacy.
Last discussed Oct 14, 2026
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FY 2026-27 city budget adoption
Council adopted the full operating, capital, school and debt package, including $11.7 million for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, added DSS social workers and inspector general staff, after-school transportation funding, and a one-time 1% payment for retirees. Dozens of residents testified for two minutes each.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026