RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold its first meeting of the year. The meeting is free and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Thursday, January 7, 2009
4:00-5:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Building
701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic Church Hill Neighborhood)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold Southside 8th District meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Steve Drew, 2nd Precinct Commander
Richmond Police Department
WHEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson-Davis Highway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Steve Drew, 2nd Precinct Commander
Richmond Police Department
WHEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson-Davis Highway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Richmond to honor Harlem Globetrotters, Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales and others tonight
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond will honor the Harlem Globetrotters, Annette Holt, Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales, among others (ALL LISTED BELOW), during the Richmond City Council Formal Council meeting tonight. The ceremony will also include a presentation by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission of Accredited Law Enforcement Agency Certification of Accreditation on behalf of the Richmond Sheriff’s Office.
Of the many duties performed by Richmond City Council on behalf of the community, one of the most rewarding is the recognition and honoring of individuals, businesses and organizations who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others and help to make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.
Recognizing and honoring those who provide resources, time, talent and energy on behalf of the Richmond community sets a standard for service to others; encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation; and, inspires others to action. It is for these reasons that Richmond City Council publicly recognizes individuals, families, groups, organizations, and businesses through the confirmation of awards during Formal Council meetings.
WHEN MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2009
During Richmond City Council Awards and Presentations Ceremony held at the first part of Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
6:00 -8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Richmond City Council, at 804.646.6052/937.1386 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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BACKGROUND _________________________________________________________________
The awards include:
Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight Jones Official Recognition Award
Harlem Globetrotters
The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond, and The Honorable members of Richmond City Council, the governing legislative body of Richmond, do hereby unite together in solidarity and common purpose to jointly and publically recognize and celebrate the Harlem Globetrotters exhibition basketball team for the many years of fun-filled entertainment they have provided for generations of families.
With a history dating back to 1926, the Harlem Globetrotters are one of the most recognizable, most iconic, and most-loved sports-entertainment teams in the world. Known for the incorporation of tremendous basketball skills and comedic routines, the team has been showcased in numerous movies, cartoons and television shows over the years.
The outstanding legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters includes having played more than 25,000 games before more than 130 million fans in 120 countries and, in 2002, being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame.
Public Service Award ____________________________________________________
Annette Holt
Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Annette Holt, Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager for the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program in recognition of thirty years of teaching dance to the residents of Richmond.
Joining the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities in 1979, Ms. Holt has played an integral role in the establishment and success of the current Municipal City Dance Program. During her tenure, the program has included more than 15,000 students ranging in age from three to 80 who are instructed on a wide variety of dance style that include Ballet, Modern Dance, Urban Hip-Hop and Christian Praise Dance.
Official Recognition _____________________________________________________
Greta Harris
Interim Executive Director
Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor Greta Harris, Interim Executive Director, of the nonprofit Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation for her organization’s role in assisting the City of Richmond with additional funding to install football field lighting and other upgrades on behalf of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ Hotchkiss Community Center and Blackwell Community Center.
The financial assistance for these projects included grants from the National Football League Grassroots Program, a partnership between the National Football League Fund, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
Marvin Hicks
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Marvin Hicks, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Damien Maple
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Damien Maple, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Community Service Award ______________________________________________
Mary Argenteanu
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Mary Argenteanu for her leadership and dedication in helping to further beautify Richmond Public Schools and the community.
A lifelong public servant, Ms. Argenteanu is a retired Commonwealth of Virginia employee and member of the Richmond Audubon Society. Her community beautification efforts included her active leadership in the creation and care of Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant. Financial support for these projects has come from the Audubon Society, Southampton Citizens Association and individuals.
Southampton
Citizens Association
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor the Southampton Citizens Association for its ongoing dedication to the further beautification of the Southampton Neighborhood, located in the Southwest 4th District of Richmond.
The Association’s community beautification efforts include financial support of the creation and care of a Learning Garden at Richmond Public Schools Southampton
Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community.
The Southampton Citizens Association represents the residents of the Southampton and Stratford Hills area of Richmond through the support of programs and initiatives used to further increase and enhance the livability, economic value and welfare of
the community.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Garden at Southampton Elementary School is designed as a teaching tool and serves to beautify the school and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, the scenic Learning Garden includes native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Anonymous Benefactor
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor an Anonymous Benefactor for her dedication to helping further beautify our community and Richmond Public Schools.
This anonymous benefactor’s community support efforts includes their considerable personal financial donation on behalf of the construction and maintenance of the Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Richmond City Council Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service _________
Norman Sales, Richmond City Attorney
For providing more than 20 years of outstanding legal representation on behalf of our city government, which includes progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney; from October 1989 through December 2009.
OTHER BACKGROUND ___________________________________________________
Richmond City Council meetings
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.
Formal Council meetings
Richmond City Council Formal Meetings are typically held the second and forth Monday of each month, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays). These meetings are held for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond will honor the Harlem Globetrotters, Annette Holt, Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales, among others (ALL LISTED BELOW), during the Richmond City Council Formal Council meeting tonight. The ceremony will also include a presentation by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission of Accredited Law Enforcement Agency Certification of Accreditation on behalf of the Richmond Sheriff’s Office.
Of the many duties performed by Richmond City Council on behalf of the community, one of the most rewarding is the recognition and honoring of individuals, businesses and organizations who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others and help to make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.
Recognizing and honoring those who provide resources, time, talent and energy on behalf of the Richmond community sets a standard for service to others; encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation; and, inspires others to action. It is for these reasons that Richmond City Council publicly recognizes individuals, families, groups, organizations, and businesses through the confirmation of awards during Formal Council meetings.
WHEN MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2009
During Richmond City Council Awards and Presentations Ceremony held at the first part of Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
6:00 -8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Richmond City Council, at 804.646.6052/937.1386 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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BACKGROUND _________________________________________________________________
The awards include:
Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight Jones Official Recognition Award
Harlem Globetrotters
The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond, and The Honorable members of Richmond City Council, the governing legislative body of Richmond, do hereby unite together in solidarity and common purpose to jointly and publically recognize and celebrate the Harlem Globetrotters exhibition basketball team for the many years of fun-filled entertainment they have provided for generations of families.
With a history dating back to 1926, the Harlem Globetrotters are one of the most recognizable, most iconic, and most-loved sports-entertainment teams in the world. Known for the incorporation of tremendous basketball skills and comedic routines, the team has been showcased in numerous movies, cartoons and television shows over the years.
The outstanding legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters includes having played more than 25,000 games before more than 130 million fans in 120 countries and, in 2002, being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame.
Public Service Award ____________________________________________________
Annette Holt
Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and
Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Annette Holt, Dance Program Specialist/Co-Dance Program Manager for the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities-Municipal City Dance Program in recognition of thirty years of teaching dance to the residents of Richmond.
Joining the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities in 1979, Ms. Holt has played an integral role in the establishment and success of the current Municipal City Dance Program. During her tenure, the program has included more than 15,000 students ranging in age from three to 80 who are instructed on a wide variety of dance style that include Ballet, Modern Dance, Urban Hip-Hop and Christian Praise Dance.
Official Recognition _____________________________________________________
Greta Harris
Interim Executive Director
Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor Greta Harris, Interim Executive Director, of the nonprofit Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation for her organization’s role in assisting the City of Richmond with additional funding to install football field lighting and other upgrades on behalf of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities’ Hotchkiss Community Center and Blackwell Community Center.
The financial assistance for these projects included grants from the National Football League Grassroots Program, a partnership between the National Football League Fund, the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
Marvin Hicks
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Marvin Hicks, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Damien Maple
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, Damien Maple, a member of one of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities youth football teams, for being among 94 Richmond youngsters who visited the National Football League’s Washington Redskins Football Team training camp in August and was one of two Richmond children selected to serve as a “kickoff kid” by removing the kicking tee during the first and second-half kickoffs at a Redskins’ preseason game on August 28, 2009.
Community Service Award ______________________________________________
Mary Argenteanu
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize, honor and celebrate Mary Argenteanu for her leadership and dedication in helping to further beautify Richmond Public Schools and the community.
A lifelong public servant, Ms. Argenteanu is a retired Commonwealth of Virginia employee and member of the Richmond Audubon Society. Her community beautification efforts included her active leadership in the creation and care of Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant. Financial support for these projects has come from the Audubon Society, Southampton Citizens Association and individuals.
Southampton
Citizens Association
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor the Southampton Citizens Association for its ongoing dedication to the further beautification of the Southampton Neighborhood, located in the Southwest 4th District of Richmond.
The Association’s community beautification efforts include financial support of the creation and care of a Learning Garden at Richmond Public Schools Southampton
Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community.
The Southampton Citizens Association represents the residents of the Southampton and Stratford Hills area of Richmond through the support of programs and initiatives used to further increase and enhance the livability, economic value and welfare of
the community.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Garden at Southampton Elementary School is designed as a teaching tool and serves to beautify the school and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, the scenic Learning Garden includes native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Anonymous Benefactor
Richmond City Council does hereby officially recognize and honor an Anonymous Benefactor for her dedication to helping further beautify our community and Richmond Public Schools.
This anonymous benefactor’s community support efforts includes their considerable personal financial donation on behalf of the construction and maintenance of the Learning Gardens at Richmond Public Schools’ Swansboro Elementary School and Southampton Elementary School and in the establishment a nature trail in the community Southampton Neighborhood.
Assisted by school administration, educators, and volunteers, the Learning Gardens are designed as teaching tools and serve to beautify the schools and the entire city. Greatly enhancing our community and the education of our children, these scenic Learning Gardens include native plantings that are designed to be bird and butterfly friendly and drought and weather tolerant.
Richmond City Council Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service _________
Norman Sales, Richmond City Attorney
For providing more than 20 years of outstanding legal representation on behalf of our city government, which includes progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney; from October 1989 through December 2009.
OTHER BACKGROUND ___________________________________________________
Richmond City Council meetings
Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.
Formal Council meetings
Richmond City Council Formal Meetings are typically held the second and forth Monday of each month, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays). These meetings are held for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
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Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel announced
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
To fill position becoming vacant due to retirement of Norman Sales
(RICHMOND, VA, U.S.A.)– Richmond City Council today announces the creation of a Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel to fill the position of Richmond City Attorney that is becoming vacant with the retirement of current Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, Mr. Sales announced his retirement from the City of Richmond on November 12, 2009; to become effective on December 31, 2009. David Seitz, Senior Assistant Richmond City Attorney will serve as Interim Richmond City Attorney until the position is filled.
Duties of the Richmond City Attorney include management and oversight of the Richmond Office of the City Attorney, which provides legal representation on behalf of the legislative and administrative branches of government. This includes all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the City.
Recruitment of a new Richmond City Attorney has been advertised at the local, state and national level. The position will remain open until filled. Interested potential applicants should contact the Richmond Department of Human Resources and/or visit the City of Richmond Website for more information.
The Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel will begin reviewing prospective resumes in January 2010. Members of the Panel were appointed by the President of Council, with recommendations from Mayor Dwight Jones. They include:
Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel
• The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President of Richmond City Council
Councilwoman, Southwest 4th District
• The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, East End 7th District
• David Hicks, Mayor’s Senior Policy Advisor, Richmond Office of the Mayor
• Anthony Troy, Attorney, Troutman Sanders Attorneys at Law
• William “Bill’ Hefty, Attorney, Hefty & Wiley, P.C. Attorneys at Law
• The Honorable Ralph “Bill” Axselle, (Virginia House of Delegates member, 1974-
1990) Attorney, Williams Mullen (Law Firm)
• Mark Flynn, Director of Legal Services, Virginia Municipal League
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Current Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, will retire from the City of Richmond, following more than 20 years of legal on behalf of our city government, which includes progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney; from October 1989 through December 2009.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
To fill position becoming vacant due to retirement of Norman Sales
(RICHMOND, VA, U.S.A.)– Richmond City Council today announces the creation of a Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel to fill the position of Richmond City Attorney that is becoming vacant with the retirement of current Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, Mr. Sales announced his retirement from the City of Richmond on November 12, 2009; to become effective on December 31, 2009. David Seitz, Senior Assistant Richmond City Attorney will serve as Interim Richmond City Attorney until the position is filled.
Duties of the Richmond City Attorney include management and oversight of the Richmond Office of the City Attorney, which provides legal representation on behalf of the legislative and administrative branches of government. This includes all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the City.
Recruitment of a new Richmond City Attorney has been advertised at the local, state and national level. The position will remain open until filled. Interested potential applicants should contact the Richmond Department of Human Resources and/or visit the City of Richmond Website for more information.
The Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel will begin reviewing prospective resumes in January 2010. Members of the Panel were appointed by the President of Council, with recommendations from Mayor Dwight Jones. They include:
Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel
• The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President of Richmond City Council
Councilwoman, Southwest 4th District
• The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, East End 7th District
• David Hicks, Mayor’s Senior Policy Advisor, Richmond Office of the Mayor
• Anthony Troy, Attorney, Troutman Sanders Attorneys at Law
• William “Bill’ Hefty, Attorney, Hefty & Wiley, P.C. Attorneys at Law
• The Honorable Ralph “Bill” Axselle, (Virginia House of Delegates member, 1974-
1990) Attorney, Williams Mullen (Law Firm)
• Mark Flynn, Director of Legal Services, Virginia Municipal League
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Current Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, will retire from the City of Richmond, following more than 20 years of legal on behalf of our city government, which includes progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney; from October 1989 through December 2009.
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold holiday event to thank Richmond Police Department and its partners for the Richmond Six Points Initiative anti-crime operation
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Gateway 6th District residents invited to attend; To include refreshments and live entertainment
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold a holiday event to thank the Richmond Police Department and its partners, which include the Virginia Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and other government, business and community organizations, for the successful anti-crime operation, Richmond Six Points Initiative. The event is free and will include live gospel and jazz music and refreshments and all Gateway 6th District residents are invited to attend.
WHEN Saturday December 12, 2009
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE Ann Hardy Park
3300 First Avenue
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
Richmond Police Department
Virginia Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond
Other Community Partners
CONTACT For more information regarding this event, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
Richmond Six Points Initiative Background ________________________________________
In 2009 the Richmond Police Department established an anti-crime operation named Richmond Six Points Initiative; based on the six components of hope, chance, recovery, restoration, partnership and community. The pilot program began in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Richmond and included an undercover anti-drug operation in the area of Enslow Avenue, Meadowbridge Road and Front Street. Thus far, the operation has lead to 20 arrests of drug suppliers; 50 cases made for various other drug violations; and, four criminal indictments. The operation took nine kilos of cocaine, 12 firearms, 505 grams of heroin and nearly $40,000 in cash off the streets. For more information on the Richmond Police Department’s Richmond Six Points Initiative, please contact the Richmond Police Department Public Affairs Unit, at 804.646.0607.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Gateway 6th District residents invited to attend; To include refreshments and live entertainment
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold a holiday event to thank the Richmond Police Department and its partners, which include the Virginia Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and other government, business and community organizations, for the successful anti-crime operation, Richmond Six Points Initiative. The event is free and will include live gospel and jazz music and refreshments and all Gateway 6th District residents are invited to attend.
WHEN Saturday December 12, 2009
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE Ann Hardy Park
3300 First Avenue
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
Richmond Police Department
Virginia Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond
Other Community Partners
CONTACT For more information regarding this event, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
Richmond Six Points Initiative Background ________________________________________
In 2009 the Richmond Police Department established an anti-crime operation named Richmond Six Points Initiative; based on the six components of hope, chance, recovery, restoration, partnership and community. The pilot program began in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Richmond and included an undercover anti-drug operation in the area of Enslow Avenue, Meadowbridge Road and Front Street. Thus far, the operation has lead to 20 arrests of drug suppliers; 50 cases made for various other drug violations; and, four criminal indictments. The operation took nine kilos of cocaine, 12 firearms, 505 grams of heroin and nearly $40,000 in cash off the streets. For more information on the Richmond Police Department’s Richmond Six Points Initiative, please contact the Richmond Police Department Public Affairs Unit, at 804.646.0607.
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Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold annual Gateway 6th District Christmas Celebration
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Will include refreshments and live entertainment
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold her annual Gateway 6th District Christmas Celebration. This is an annual constituent meeting held in the Gateway 6th District and is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month. Her monthly meetings include information on Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This is her 74th consecutive monthly meeting for constituents since being elected as a member of Richmond City Council for the first time in 2003. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The event will include:
Awards and Recognition ___________________________________________
Councilwoman Robertson recognizes citizens, civic/community
organizations, non-profit organizations, corporations, Council staff, and Administration staff for outstanding service to the Gateway 6th District.
Live Entertainment _________________________________________________
Debo Dabney (Renowned Gospel/Jazz Musician)
Oakgrove/Bellemeade Elementary School Afro Jazz Dancers
Overby-Sheppard Elementary School Singers
Raymond Cottman (Gospel/Spoken Word Recording Artist)
Debut of the Gateway 6th District “Whosoever Will” Chorus and Performance Troupe
Refreshments _________________________________________________
Free refreshments will be served
WHEN Saturday December 12, 2009
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Bank of America Building, 18th floor (12th & Main Streets)
Free Parking in the James Center (Omni Hotel) Cary Street Parking Deck. (Enter on the right side of Cary Street across from Bank of America. Parking coupon provided at meeting.)
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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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Will include refreshments and live entertainment
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold her annual Gateway 6th District Christmas Celebration. This is an annual constituent meeting held in the Gateway 6th District and is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month. Her monthly meetings include information on Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This is her 74th consecutive monthly meeting for constituents since being elected as a member of Richmond City Council for the first time in 2003. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The event will include:
Awards and Recognition ___________________________________________
Councilwoman Robertson recognizes citizens, civic/community
organizations, non-profit organizations, corporations, Council staff, and Administration staff for outstanding service to the Gateway 6th District.
Live Entertainment _________________________________________________
Debo Dabney (Renowned Gospel/Jazz Musician)
Oakgrove/Bellemeade Elementary School Afro Jazz Dancers
Overby-Sheppard Elementary School Singers
Raymond Cottman (Gospel/Spoken Word Recording Artist)
Debut of the Gateway 6th District “Whosoever Will” Chorus and Performance Troupe
Refreshments _________________________________________________
Free refreshments will be served
WHEN Saturday December 12, 2009
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Bank of America Building, 18th floor (12th & Main Streets)
Free Parking in the James Center (Omni Hotel) Cary Street Parking Deck. (Enter on the right side of Cary Street across from Bank of America. Parking coupon provided at meeting.)
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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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Richmond City Council to receive wreath on behalf of departed U.S. Military Veterans
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Councilwoman Trammell to accept wreath
WHAT On behalf of the City, Richmond City Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell
(Southside 8th District) will accept a wreath honoring the service of departed United States Military Veterans.
Part of a national tribute sponsored by the Worchester Wreath Company (Harrington, Maine) and its Wreaths Across America initiative, wreaths will be placed on the graves of departed U. S. Military Service Veterans and at other official memorials, locations and sites nationally and worldwide.
This day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia and proceed with wreaths being placed nationally and worldwide at official sites and cemeteries.
Official worldwide ceremonies will begin simultaneously at Noon, Eastern Standard Time 1700 Zulu.
WHEN RICHMOND SCHEUDLE - Saturday, December 12, 2009
9:00 a.m. Convoy will muster at Cox Transportation (1044 Dow Gil Road, Ashland, Virginia). Convoy will include an 18-wheel truck, Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Dept. Motorcycle Squad and up to 500 motorcycle riders.
10:00 a.m. Convoy departs Ashland, Virginia (Traveling I-95 South).
Route in Richmond includes Belvidere to Virginia War Memorial for presentation; then to Virginia Capitol Square then to Richmond City Hall for Presentation; then to Richmond National Cemetery.
10:45 a.m. Branch of convoy proceeds to Richmond City Hall (900 E. Broad Street) 9th Street Entrance - to present wreath to City
Noon Ceremony at Richmond National Cemetery (1701 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, Virginia)
WHERE Richmond City Hall, 9th Street Entrance (900 E. Broad Street)
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact: Cliff Troutman (Former U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.), Wreaths Across America, at 804.232.3813 (tel) or email, at cliffshad1903@yahoo.com
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Councilwoman Trammell to accept wreath
WHAT On behalf of the City, Richmond City Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell
(Southside 8th District) will accept a wreath honoring the service of departed United States Military Veterans.
Part of a national tribute sponsored by the Worchester Wreath Company (Harrington, Maine) and its Wreaths Across America initiative, wreaths will be placed on the graves of departed U. S. Military Service Veterans and at other official memorials, locations and sites nationally and worldwide.
This day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia and proceed with wreaths being placed nationally and worldwide at official sites and cemeteries.
Official worldwide ceremonies will begin simultaneously at Noon, Eastern Standard Time 1700 Zulu.
WHEN RICHMOND SCHEUDLE - Saturday, December 12, 2009
9:00 a.m. Convoy will muster at Cox Transportation (1044 Dow Gil Road, Ashland, Virginia). Convoy will include an 18-wheel truck, Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Dept. Motorcycle Squad and up to 500 motorcycle riders.
10:00 a.m. Convoy departs Ashland, Virginia (Traveling I-95 South).
Route in Richmond includes Belvidere to Virginia War Memorial for presentation; then to Virginia Capitol Square then to Richmond City Hall for Presentation; then to Richmond National Cemetery.
10:45 a.m. Branch of convoy proceeds to Richmond City Hall (900 E. Broad Street) 9th Street Entrance - to present wreath to City
Noon Ceremony at Richmond National Cemetery (1701 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, Virginia)
WHERE Richmond City Hall, 9th Street Entrance (900 E. Broad Street)
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact: Cliff Troutman (Former U.S. Marine Corps Sgt.), Wreaths Across America, at 804.232.3813 (tel) or email, at cliffshad1903@yahoo.com
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Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission Meeting and Holiday Party
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold its final meeting of the year, which will include a holiday party. Light refreshments will be served. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Thursday, December 10, 2009
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE East End Family Resource Center
2504 Jefferson Avenue (In Richmond’s Historic Church Hill Neighborhood)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold its final meeting of the year, which will include a holiday party. Light refreshments will be served. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Thursday, December 10, 2009
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE East End Family Resource Center
2504 Jefferson Avenue (In Richmond’s Historic Church Hill Neighborhood)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Statement by Councilman Doug Conner regarding fire at Chesterfield Square Apartments
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Asks for generous financial donations to be sent to the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter
(Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, today releases the following statement regarding the fire Tuesday night, December 1, 2009, at the Chesterfield Square Apartments (a rent-subsidized complex for seniors and people with disabilities).
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by this tragedy and my hopes for them for a speedy return to normalcy in the aftermath of this terrible disruption in their lives. I also want to thank the many people who helped out in this crisis - from the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services, staff and visitors at CJW Medical Center, good Samaritans, area organizations, and the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter. It is times like these that bring out the best in our community and I want to encourage everyone to assist these families and our community through generous and ongoing financial donations to the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter.”
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Information/Address for financial contributions:
Make checks payable to:
American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter
P.O. Box 655
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804.780.2250 (tel)
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, at 804.233.8288, or doug.conner@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Asks for generous financial donations to be sent to the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter
(Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, today releases the following statement regarding the fire Tuesday night, December 1, 2009, at the Chesterfield Square Apartments (a rent-subsidized complex for seniors and people with disabilities).
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected by this tragedy and my hopes for them for a speedy return to normalcy in the aftermath of this terrible disruption in their lives. I also want to thank the many people who helped out in this crisis - from the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services, staff and visitors at CJW Medical Center, good Samaritans, area organizations, and the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter. It is times like these that bring out the best in our community and I want to encourage everyone to assist these families and our community through generous and ongoing financial donations to the American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter.”
________________________________________
Information/Address for financial contributions:
Make checks payable to:
American Red Cross Greater Richmond Chapter
P.O. Box 655
Richmond, Virginia 23218
804.780.2250 (tel)
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, at 804.233.8288, or doug.conner@richmondgov.com
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Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold Southside 8th District meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Steve Drew, 2nd Precinct Commander
Richmond Police Department
WHEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson-Davis Highway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Follow-up on quality of life issues: All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Capt. Steve Drew, 2nd Precinct Commander
Richmond Police Department
WHEN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson-Davis Highway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.
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