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Council approves finance-committee cuts to 2026 special appropriations, with departments to request funds later
Summary
The Richmond Common Council on Feb. 2 approved finance-committee amendments to Resolution 4-20-26 that reduce several blanket appropriations for 2026 and require departments to return for additional funds as needed, a step council members said is intended to increase oversight after prior questioned spending.
The Richmond Common Council voted Feb. 2 to approve finance-committee amendments to Resolution 4-20-26, a special-appropriation measure that adjusts the city’s 2026 budget.
Jerry Purcell, who presented the committee’s recommendations, said the changes trim a series of blanket purchases and appropriations — including emergency demolition and several Board of Works vendor line items — to limit large, up-front allowances. "Number 1…
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