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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Richmond public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
$4.78 million transfer to Richmond Public Schools
The committee moved to Council a budget amendment converting $4.78 million in increased Convention Center Authority revenue into school budget funding. It's additional money for Richmond Public Schools with no local tax increase attached.
Real estate tax rate and tax relief changes
A new state-law-based deferral program for certain real estate taxes was adopted as an anti-displacement tool ahead of the city's coming assessment unfreeze.
Retirement system cost-of-living policy
City retirees have lost purchasing power for years because the Richmond Retirement System has granted only three ad hoc COLAs since 2006. The new ordinance sets a transparent, CPI-tied policy tied to the system's funded status. The committee forwarded it to Council contingent on the administration's cost analysis.
Family Crisis Fund funding transfer
The committee recommended moving $700,000 in the city budget to the Family Crisis Fund program through Area Congregations Together in Service. The fund provides emergency help to families in crisis.