Thursday, October 8, 2009

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a Gateway 6th District Meeting: Topics include Felon Restoration of Rights and 2010 United States Census

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
         
WHAT            Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold a constituent meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on 6th District goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest, and special guests. This is her 72nd consecutive monthly meeting for constituents since being elected as a member of Richmond City Council for the first time in 2003. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
             
AGENDA ____________________________________________________________
       
•    Restoration of citizen and voting rights for ex-felons
•    Importance of participating in the 2010 United States Census
             
SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS ______________________________________________
       
•    The Honorable Joe Morrissey, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates - 74th District, Represented by Herbert Townes, Felon with restored rights
•    Gloria Taylor-Edwards, Radio Personality, WCLM Radio - AM 1450, “Speaking from the Heart” radio show host
•    Lillie Kennedy, Resource Information Help for the Disadvantaged
•    Jeff Bourne, Richmond Department of Community Development
   
WHEN              SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009
        10:00 a.m. – Noon
       
WHERE        NEW LOCATION
        University of Richmond – Downtown Campus
        626 East Broad Street
       
WHO               The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City
        Council, Gateway 6th District

CONTACT         For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
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