Increased Staffing Becomes Key Priority During Newest Richmond Budget Cycle

Increased staffing becomes key priority during newest Richmond budget cycle

RICHMOND — Filling vacancies and hiring more staff who provide direct services to residents was a top priority for Richmond councilmembers who adopted a new balanced budget Tuesday. Of the 800 employees the City Council has said can be hired, only 662 positions are filled. The goal for fiscal year 2025-26 is to get to 700 with a priority on public safety employees, gardeners, groundskeepers, tree trimmers and facilities, park and construction an…

Richmond sets $48M aside in case it loses federal funding

Richmond sets $48M aside in case it loses federal funding City council also finds money to fund new Black Resiliency project by dipping into city's vehicle budget.