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Richmond & Henrico Health Districts outline priorities, staffing gaps and FY26 budget breakdown

Education and Human Services Standing Committee, Richmond City Council · April 9, 2026
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Summary

Officials from the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts briefed the committee on a shared-leadership model, program priorities (mental health/substance use, chronic disease, community safety), WIC and resource centers, and a fiscal‑year 2026 budget where staffing accounts for roughly 85% of costs; presenters said they have 115 positions with 15 vacancies.

Elaine Perry, director of the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts, and Diana Kroner, the districts' chief operations officer, told the committee about programs, staffing and the fiscal‑year 2026 budget.

Perry said the two districts operate under shared leadership while maintaining separate budgets and that program work is coordinated because public‑health issues cross municipal boundaries. She described the districts' headquarters at 400 East Cary Street, multiple…

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