How would you improve your neighborhood?
That’s how leaders of the Richmond People’s Budget have been starting conversations. $3 million of the city’s budget next year will be determined by Richmonders.
The community-led initiative has hosted town halls and appeared at public events to spread the word. Residents will develop ideas and later vote on projects to be included in the fiscal year 2026 budget.
Each district will get at least $200,000. The other $1.2 million will be allocated to support more projects in more underserved areas.
Proposals will be developed in November, then voted on in April. Richmond residents 14 years and up can vote.
Get involved
The project has entered its idea collection phase. Submit your ideas online or by filling out a comment card at your local library branch or City Hall.
The online survey prompts participants with examples of capital project ideas, including things like building a new park, installing public art, and upgrading sidewalks. The team says it has already collected over 400 ideas.
Want to help the process? Consider signing up to help sort through ideas and create proposals, which will be voted on in the spring.
