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Title: Education & Human Services Standing Committee July 9, 2026 Staff Report
Summary
The Education & Human Services Standing Committee of the City of Richmond discussed significant legislation on July 9, 2026, focusing on two key proposals. The first, RES. 2026-R028, seeks voter approval for a local sales tax increase of up to one percent, designated for public school construction and renovation. This tax aims to generate approximately $45 million annually and requires a referendum during the November 3, 2026, General Election. The funds will be restricted to capital projects, ensuring they supplement, not replace, existing funding for schools. The second proposal, ORD. 2026-169, transitions the city's grantmaking process to external partners, reallocating approximately $3.84 million to organizations like United Way and Culture Works