Henrico County will pay $1 million a year toward Richmond homeless shelters

The big picture: Henrico's $1 million contribution will cover a quarter of the estimated $4 million annual cost to fund the expanded homeless services in Richmond, according to the budget Mayor Stoney unveiled last week.

• That includes funding a new year-round emergency shelter in Northside, approved by city council this year.

What they're saying: "We know, from Henrico's standpoint, we have residents in the city's shelters … this is the right thing to do," Henrico County manager John Vithoulkas told WTVR.

By the numbers: 49% of unsheltered people in the Richmond region were last housed in the city, per the latest data from Homeward.

• 14% were from Henrico.
• 8% from Chesterfield.
• 16% from other parts of Virginia.
• 12% from out of state.

What we're watching: Stoney and City Council President Kristen Nye sent Chesterfield a letter last week asking for the county to match Henrico's contribution.

• The county told WTVR it was reviewing the request last week.
• "Chesterfield received a request last week from the City of Richmond to contribute additionally toward the cost of resources regarding regional homelessness. We are reviewing that request and will respond accordingly," a county spokesperson told Axios this week.