The Richmond Common Council moved forward with a plan to replace critical public safety vehicles, introducing a three-hundred and sixty thousand dollar appropriation ordinance to purchase six new police cars. The administration intends to buy an additional two vehicles utilizing the county's opioid budget, bringing the total fleet rotation to eight cars currently sitting on the lot at Wetzel. While Councilor Larry Parker raised transparency concerns over unbudgeted spending, the council noted a three-point-four million dollar cash surplus from 2025 will safely fund the safety upgrade. The ordinance has been sent to the finance committee for a public hearing.

In other business, Richmond Parks Superintendent Denise Retz presented the 2025 annual report, highlighting massive membership growth at the senior center and under-budget savings on upcoming roof repairs. Council also approved a ten-thousand dollar interlocal agreement with Wayne County to fund mechanical repairs for the E.G. Hill Rose Garden Fountain.