RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Mayor Danny Avula introduced his fiscal year 2027 budget proposal on Wednesday, saying it prioritizes making housing more affordable, boosting the city’s economy and investing in community wellbeing and safety.
On Wednesday, March 11, Avula presented his budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year to the Richmond City Council. The more than 550-page document outlines how Avula believes Richmond’s money should be spent from July 1 of this year until June 30, 2027.
During his budget introduction speech on Wednesday, Avula emphasized that, in crafting this budget, he attempted to deliver on promises made under hisMayoral Action Plan despite the financial constraints the city faces…