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City presents FY27 operations portfolio, highlights staffing shifts and capital priorities
Summary
Deputy CAO Wiggins presented a high‑level FY27 operations budget that moves Parks and Recreation into the operations portfolio, highlights public safety staffing gains and outlines funding shifts for paving, sidewalks and technology; council members pressed for line‑item detail and follow‑up reports.
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Wiggins presented the Richmond City proposed FY27 operations portfolio, saying the mayor’s office moved Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities into operations to align maintenance, strengthen capital execution and expand green space.
Wiggins said the move is intended to reduce duplication and improve coordination across departments. He highlighted several departmental accomplishments he said support the proposed budget: the Richmond Fire Department graduated two recruit classes that helped approach full staffing; the Department of Public…
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