Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lasha Gillespie’s organization
Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Development Corporation of Richmond Regular Meeting
The meeting focused on key economic development initiatives and financial oversight. Agenda items included a review of financial reports, the Farmer's Market budget request for the upcoming fiscal year, and updates on the First Fridays initiative and Downtown Richmond social district proposal. The board also discussed the draft budget for the next fiscal year, the semi-annual report detailing achievements under the Bridge to Success strategic plan, and provided feedback on a revised incentive and grant application process. Additionally, the session included an executive session for deliberations regarding economic development negotiations and real property, followed by a staff report on recent milestones, including business retention, expansion, and various project updates.
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Development Corporation Of Richmond Regular Meeting
The board agenda includes reviewing financial reports and considering funding requests for West Fort Bend Management and Fort Bend Transit. Discussions involve a proposal update for the City of Richmond Farmer's Market Manager, the creation of a downtown social district with alternative naming options, and the review of the fiscal year 2027 draft budget. Additionally, the staff report will be discussed, and the board will convene into an executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations and real property.
May 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Richmond Historical Commission Meeting Agenda
The meeting includes updates on community events and staff reports regarding the Historic Overlay District expansion and the status of 405 Richmond Parkway. The Commission will review Certificates of Appropriateness for façade improvements at 512 Morton and wall signage at 210 W. Highway 90a. Additionally, the agenda involves discussions on current projects at 400 Jackson St. and planning for upcoming meeting agenda items.
May 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Richmond City Commission Regular Scheduled City Commission Meeting
The meeting agenda includes the administration of oaths of office, recognition of employee service anniversaries, and several proclamations including those for Police Week, Public Works Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month. Discussion items involve a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Major Thoroughfare Plan, presentations from the Fort Bend County Central Appraisal District, updates on the new City Hall, job creation metrics, and the process for declaring emergencies. Legislative actions cover the appointment of the Mayor Pro-tem and Development Corporation members, property tax exemptions, boards and commissions policy updates, adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code, the downtown sidewalk project, and multiple land replatting requests. An executive session is scheduled for real estate and legal consultations, with potential follow-up actions in open session.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
