WATCH LIVE: Richmond Mayor Avula delivers his first-ever State of the City

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond Mayor Danny Avula will deliver his first-ever State of the City address on Wednesday, where he'll discuss both his inaugural year in office and his plans for the future.

Avula's 2026 State of the City is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25. For the first time ever, city leaders chose to host this event at a Richmond community center -- that being the Southside Community Center.

During the event, Avula and other city leaders are expected to reflect on what Richmond has experienced in the past year, as well as lay out their vision for the next.

2025 was a busy year for Richmond -- and certainly a bit chaotic. Within just days of his inauguration, Avula was tasked with leading the city through a catastrophic water crisis.

Not only did Avula inherit crumbling infrastructure, but he also became responsible for multiple city departments in disarray and a significant backlog of audit recommendations.

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Avula has repeatedly emphasized that making Richmond a better place is his top priority. In October 2025, he shared his Mayoral Action Plan -- a 25-page document spelling out how he plans to deliver on that promise.

Notably, Wednesday's event comes as city officials weigh Avula's proposed budget for the next fiscal year.