For Doria, seeing priority projects through to completion isn’t just a value—it’s a commitment. If re-elected, I will continue this work and do everything in my power to deliver results on the key initiatives I began during my first term:
Build the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Advance major housing developments in Nystrom Village and Mira Flores
Create a plan to revitalize Macdonald Avenue and secure a developer for a bold economic development project at 12th & Macdonald
Launch the Black Resiliency Fund
Permanently address flooding in Parchester Village
Update the Residential Blue Curb Policy to ensure seniors and residents with disabilities have safe, accessible parking near their homes
Strengthen internal city systems and expand hiring to improve the quality and reliability of city services
This is about delivering on promises and building a stronger, more equitable community.
The Next Four Years
Public Safety
Investing in Safety Solutions Rooted in Care, Not Criminalization – supporting implementation of Richmond’s community crisis response program, youth employment, and the office of neighborhood safety because preventing crime is our best defense, while also prioritizing recruitment and retention to addressing staffing vacancies in police and fire departments and championing bolstered fire department ALS life saving services and building upgrades.
Building a Future Beyond Fossil Fuels – Ensure Chevron settlement funds are strategically invested so we improve climate resilience, improve quality of life in Richmond, and reduce our economic dependence on the fossil fuel industry by building a robust local green and blue economy
Confronting the Housing and Homelessness Crisis – push for follow through on a range of housing initiatives to increase affordable and low income housing and create a clear pathway away from criminalization and to permanent shelter for the unhoused
Protecting and investing in youth, seniors and families while improving our neighborhoods – prioritizing youth programming, senior services and investing in neighborhood infrastructure improvements including parks, facilities, housing and streets
Standing with Immigrant Families– strengthening and expanding protections and services for immigrants including our Sanctuary Policy, ICE-free zone ordinance, legal services and outreach
Honoring and Uplifting Black Richmond – continue the work I’ve led with Richmond’s Black Resiliency Project- allocating funds to address inequities in the criminal justice system, education, housing, economic development and healthcare systems, and empower community organizations to foster meaningful change.
