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Board approves road closure for March 28 pro-democracy march after Richmond police presentation
Summary
The Public Works and Safety Board approved a road closure on East Main Street and adjacent service alley for a pro-democracy "no kings" march planned March 28, after Richmond Police Administrative Resource Officer Aaron Stevens outlined the route and outreach to businesses.
The Public Works and Safety Board on March 5 approved a road closure for a pro-democracy "no kings" march planned for March 28, 2026, after a presentation from Administrative Resource Officer Aaron Stevens of the Richmond Police Department.
"I have a road closure request... it will be a part of a pro democracy, no kings rally that is going to be held on 03/28/2026," Stevens told the board, giving the march time as "from 12:30PM until 02:30PM." He said participants will convene at Elstro Plaza, march along the North Service Alley to 5th Street, proceed along East Main Street with East Main closed between 5th and 7th, then return to Elstro Plaza. Stevens asked organizers to notify businesses along the route in the week before the event.
Board members moved, seconded and approved the closure by voice vote; the transcript records the board voting "Aye" and the chair declaring the motion carried. The approval authorizes temporary street closures at the North Service Alley, East Main Street (between 5th and 7th) and related intersections for the two-hour event and directs organizers to coordinate with affected businesses, according to Stevens.
The board did not record individual roll-call votes in the transcript; the motion carried by voice vote. The meeting agenda packet and Stevens' presentation (as read into the record) were accepted as the official request.
