Cheers RVA!

Today will be sunny and cooler with a high of 58 and a low of 31. The week ahead is expected to be similar with highs approaching 60 and lows in the 40’s at night.

the juice:

The City of Richmond reported a $22 million surplus for fiscal year 2025, according to the Richmonder. The extra revenue is more than the $17.2 million cost of lowering the real estate property tax by 4 cents (that proposal was rejected by City Council last month.)

Mandatory surplus policies require the city to allocate 50% of the surplus would go to the rainy day fund and 40% for maintenance of city buildings, schools and infrastructure. Mayor Avula has suggested using the remaining 10% for affordable housing activities.

The annual operating budget for the city is just over $1 billion.

the pulp:

• The East End Solar Meadow Project is holding a community meeting tonight at Ashley Oaks in Montrose Heights beginning at 6:30 pm, via RICtoday. The city’s Office of Sustainability is partnering with Ameresco, Inc. to bring a new solar farm and pollinator garden to the 7th District. Take a survey regarding the proposal here (it takes two minutes).

• RVA Magazine’s “Support Local, Vote Local” annual reader’s poll is now open. Vote on everything from the best pizza to your favorite local dive bar.

the vibe:

Have a towering day RVA!

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