Mayor Stoney, LGBTQ Advocates Raise Pride Flag At City Hall For First Time

Initial event for the organization

Mayor Stoney Proposes Funding Mental Health Pilot Program With Partners RCHD, RBHA

The city will work alongside the Richmond City Health District (RCHD) and Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA).

Task Force To Reimagine Public Safety In Richmond Presents Mayor With Recommendations

On Sept. 23, 2020, the Task Force to Reimagine Public Safety presented Mayor Levar Stoney with their initial recommendations.

Mayor Stoney Proposes Dedicated Funding Source For Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Richmond

Mayor Stoney announced he will introduce an ordinance to establish a dedicated funding stream for affordable housing,

Stoney Administration Rolls Out Grant Application For Childcare And Facilitated Learning Providers

Neighborhood and community organizations can apply for a grant.

City, Partners Launch Richmond Poet Laureate Program

Gifted artists from Richmond will be highlighted.

Mayor Stoney Founds Office Of Equitable Transit And Mobility For Richmond

It is a "first of its kind" entity.

Stoney Administration Now Projecting $13.75M Net Surplus At Close Of FY2020 For Richmond

The figures are "updated but still unaudited."

Mayor Stoney Announces Five New Green Spaces In Southside, Richmond

It is a 36-acre commitment.

Stoney Administration To Introduce Proposal To Extend Deadline For Tax Relief For Elderly And Those Living With Disabilities

They would have more time to qualify for much-needed support.

Mayor Stoney Hands Over Keys To Three New Schools In Richmond’s East End And Southside

Stoney called the new schools "a community investment."

Public Works, Richmond, To Begin Holding Second Virtual Meeting Sessions For Proposed Citywide Bike Lanes

Residents will have the chance to review the proposed, detailed design.

City Launches Rva.gov, New Web Platform To Replace Richmondgov.com

It is a new municipal web platform.

Mayor Stoney Launches ‘Richmond Recovers’ Grants For Small Businesses And Non-Profits

It is funded with $3 million from the CARES Act.

Mayor Stoney Surveys Families On Childcare Needs

The results of the survey will guide the Stoney administration as they determine how best to use the $3 million in CARES Act funding.

Stoney Administration Projects $4.7M Net Surplus At Close Of FY 2020

Conservative forecasting and cost-saving measures contributed to the gain.

Stoney Administration Unveils Richmond Mask Distribution Network

Mayoral announcement

Chesterbrook Academy Launches Full-Day School-Age Program

Chesterbrook Academy’s new Club Connect program provides a solution for students whose public school is online only this fall

Mayor Stoney Introduces Ordinance To Prohibit Firearms Adjacent To Events Requiring A Permit

Prohibits possession, carrying, or transportation of firearms in most public places

Video Of First Public Meeting Of Task Force To Reimagine Public Safety In Richmond Available

On the city's Youtube channel

Stoney Administration Provides Grants To Businesses Damaged During Recent Demonstrations

To help establishments "get back on their feet" --- Stoney

City Of Richmond Economic Development Authority Approves Use Of Cares Act Funds To Convert Business Loans Into Grants

To date, 48 loans have been approved.

Stoney Administration Commits $25-50M For Commemoration, Memorialization Of “Complete History”

There would be several "priority investments" under this plan.

2020 State Fair Of Virginia Canceled Due To Coronavirus

Organizers noted it wasn't feasible to have the event with the capacity limit, social distancing and other guidelines.

Mayor Stoney Details Paving Plans, Progress At Chippenham Project Site In Richmond

They are the result of the mayor's visit to DPW headquarters recently.

Historic Jackson Ward, Richmond, To Begin Residential Parking Permit Enforcement

The residential parking area will begin operations in the historic district soon.

Stoney Administration, Richomond, Launches Rent Relief Program For Qualified Immigrant Families

The program is designed to support those residents excluded from federal assistance.

Mayor Stoney Names Members Of Task Force To Reimagine Public Safety In Richmond

The group's strength, Stoney says, is its "diversity of expertise and lived experiences."

Firearms Prohibited In Richmond In City Facilities, Parks

The mayor's ordinance passed a year ago is now in effect.

Richmond To Resume Parking Enforcement July 6

Vehicles in violation could be ticketed

Mayor Stoney Orders Immediate Removal Of Confederate Monuments

A "Growing Threat to Public Safety"

Richmond Short-Term Rental Regulations To Go Into Effect After Extensive Public Input, Best Practices Research

Zoning ordinances related to rentals passed

Mayor Stoney Appoints Deputy Chief Gerald Smith Of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County As Chief Of Richmond Police Department

Smith Called A "Reform-Minded Leader With Deep Experience."

City Of Richmond Offices, Facilities To Begin Phase Three Operations Monday, July 6

Phase 3 Operations Will Restart Several Services, Masks Required

Richmond To Impose Parking Restrictions Near Polling Locations On Election Day

On-street parking restrictions will be in place near polling locations on Tuesday, June 23 during the primary election.

Richmond Mayor Presents Local Roadmap For Reimagining Public Safety

The Stoney administration is pursuing a human services-centered approach to public safety.

Richmond Offices, Facilities To Begin Phase 2 Operations Monday, June 15

On Monday, June 15, the City of Richmond government facilities and offices will enter Phase Two of the city’s operating plan.

City Of Richmond To Move Into Phase 2 Of Forward Virginia Friday - June 12

On Friday, June 12, the City of Richmond will move into Phase Two of the state’s reopening plan, Forward Virginia.

Update From City Of Richmond: 'Servicios Esenciales'

Utilice la siguiente línea de ayuda para personas mayores de 60 años y/o mayores de 18 años con discapacidades físicas y sensoriales.

Richmond To Resume Residential Parking District Enforcement On June 8

This change will impact the Fan, Carver, Randolph & South Mulberry Districts.