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2027 State Legislative Agenda: Housing Powers and Tenant Protections

The city is asking Richmond's state legislators for more tools to fight displacement, protect renters, regulate short-term rentals and deal with vacant property. Key asks include the long-term owner occupancy program (which needs a constitutional amendment) and powers to crackdown on predatory lenders and 'rent-a-banks.'

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 19, 2026

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Church Hill and Meadow Street special-use proposals

The commission recommended approving a 12-child day nursery on 4th Avenue and two new houses on North 36th Street, though three neighbors spoke against the Church Hill project.

4 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026