Thursday, October 28, 2010

Richmond City Council thankful for no serious injuries and commends Richmond’s fast-acting government departments for their work in aftermath of yeste

The members of Richmond City Council today express their thankfulness that there were no serious injuries due to the violent thunderstorms and tornados that came through the city of Richmond yesterday evening.



RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 28 October 2010

Richmond City Council thankful for no serious injuries and commends Richmond’s fast-acting government departments for their work in aftermath of yesterday’s violent thunderstorm and tornados

(Richmond, VA) – The members of Richmond City Council today express their thankfulness that there were no serious injuries due to the violent thunderstorms and tornados that came through the city of Richmond yesterday evening.

Richmond City Council also thanks and commends the fast-acting Richmond government departments for their immediate response, tireless work and continuing efforts on behalf of citizens. These departments include the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Richmond Police Department, Richmond Department of Public Utilities, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, Richmond Department of Public Works, and the Richmond Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

Richmond City Council also commends the fine work and support of the American Red Cross - Greater Richmond Chapter and other Richmond nonprofit organizations for their response and support.

CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manger, at 804.646.6052 (office); 804.335.4054 (mobile); 804.937.1386 (home/mobile); skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)


Richmond City Council

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.


Member of the
2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ______________________________

PRESIDENT
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 339.8393 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)

VICE PRESIDENT
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)

West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)

North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)

Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)

Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)

East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election

Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)

South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 512,0500 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)

MAILING ADDRESS/WEBSITE

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suit 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955
www.council.richmondva.gov (website)


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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Councilwoman Robertson to hold critical housing meeting for Southern Barton Heights and Highland Park Neighborhoods

The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a meeting in the Gateway 6th District to hear and discuss concerns regarding rental housing, special use housing and investor-owned properties in Richmond’s Southern Barton Heights and Highland Park Neighborhoods. Information on the factors that impact home value and opportunities for improving homes and purchasing property will be shared; as will discussions regarding foreclosures, investment opportunities, and the availability of rental housing in these neighborhoods.


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 27 October 2010

Councilwoman Robertson to hold critical housing meeting for Southern Barton Heights and Highland Park Neighborhoods

All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a meeting in the Gateway 6th District to hear and discuss concerns regarding rental housing, special use housing and investor-owned properties in Richmond’s Southern Barton Heights and Highland Park Neighborhoods. Information on the factors that impact home value and opportunities for improving homes and purchasing property will be shared; as will discussions regarding foreclosures, investment opportunities, and the availability of rental housing in these neighborhoods.

This is the second meeting Councilwoman Robertson is holding as a result of declining Real Estate Assessment Values in Richmond’s Southern Barton Heights and Highland Park Neighborhoods. Her first meeting was held on August 31, 2010 and was attended by more than 75 residents, mostly elderly homeowners. This second meeting is to hear the voices of potential homebuyers, investors and renters.

“Southern Barton Heights and Highland Park residents must attend and take action to improve the quality of life and property values of our community,” says Robertson. “We instructed the City Administration to produce a plan to reverse and stabilize housing values by September 30, 2010 and that date has come and gone with no plan. We are still waiting for action and hope that they will have one to present to the Council Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee by our November Meeting.”

All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. Parking is Free.

WHEN Tuesday, 2 November 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.

WHERE Boaz and Ruth Firehouse 15
3011 Medowbridge Road
Richmond, Virginia

WHO
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District

CONTACT
For more information, please contact Lynne Lancaster, Council Liaison, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or lynne.lancaster@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)


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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Richmond City Council encourages Richmond Citizens to educate themselves on candidates and issues and vote on Tuesday, November 2, 2010: Includes Fede

(Richmond, VA) -- Richmond City Council encourages all Richmond citizens to educate themselves on the candidates and important issues that will be included on the ballot this upcoming Election Day (Tuesday, November 2, 2010) and Vote. Ballots for this general and special election will include the office of the U.S. House of Representatives, three Amendments to the Virginia Constitution and a special election for Richmond Public Schools Board Trustee (listed as School Board Member on the Ballot) in Richmond’s Central 5th District.

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 26 October 2010

Richmond City Council encourages Richmond Citizens to educate themselves on candidates and issues and vote on Tuesday, November 2, 2010: Includes Federal, State and Local votes

Ballot includes candidates for U.S. House of Representatives, three Amendments to the Virginia Constitution and a special election for Richmond Public Schools Board Trustee in Richmond’s Central 5th District

(Richmond, VA) -- Richmond City Council encourages all Richmond citizens to educate themselves on the candidates and important issues that will be included on the ballot this upcoming Election Day (Tuesday, November 2, 2010) and Vote. Ballots for this general and special election will include the office of the U.S. House of Representatives, three Amendments to the Virginia Constitution and a special election for Richmond Public Schools Board Trustee (listed as School Board Member on the Ballot) in Richmond’s Central 5th District.

Richmond voting locations will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The deadline to register to vote or to update voter registration for this election was Tuesday, October 12, 2010. The last day to apply to vote absentee in person is Saturday, October 30, 2010. Some voters, however, may be able to absentee vote on Monday due to an emergency.

For more information please contact the Richmond Office of the Registrar, at 804.646.5950; or http://www.richmondgov.com/Registrar/index.aspx - which is on www.richmondgov.com


WHEN Tuesday, 2 November, 2010
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE Voting locations throughout city – Contact Richmond Office of the Registrar for individual location if needed

CONTACT For more information please contact the Richmond Office of the Registrar, at 804.646.5950; or http://www.richmondgov.com/Registrar/index.aspx

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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilwoman Reva Trammell invites All Richmond Seniors (60 and over) living in the Southside 8th District to attend the 2010 Richmond Southside Senio

The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, invites all Richmond Seniors (aged 60 and over), to join her at the 2010 Richmond Southside Senior Information Fair.

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 14 October 2010

Councilwoman Reva Trammell invites All Richmond Seniors (60 and over) living in the Southside 8th District to attend the 2010 Richmond Southside Senior Information Fair

All Southside 8th District Seniors are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, invites all Richmond Seniors (aged 60 and over), to join her at the 2010 Richmond Southside Senior Information Fair.

Themed “Seniors Count,” the 2010 Richmond Southside 8th District Senior Information Fair will include important information on many topics, including, but not limited to: health services, recreational activities, home repairs, employment, nutritional programs, public safety and legal services. This event is free and open to the public. All Richmond Southside 8th District Seniors are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served.

WHEN Thursday, 28 October 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon

WHERE Hickory Hill Community Center
3000 East Belt Boulevard, 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 via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com



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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District

The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Gateway 6th District, will host a meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 26 October 2010

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District

All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Gateway 6th District, will host a meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:

Planned Agenda

• Update on construction of
New Richmond Public Schools
Oakgrove-Bellmeade Elementary School

• New Richmond Real Estate Tax Payment Schedule
Beginning Calendar Year 2011, our Richmond Real Estate Taxes will be divided into two collections per year instead of all at once. Half payments will be due January 14, 2011 and June 14, 2011.

• Update on curbs, sidewalks and drainage underway, planned and scheduled for the Gateway 6th District

• Richmond Christmas Basketball Camp

• Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements for Seniors and People with Disabilities

WHEN Saturday, 13 November 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon

WHERE Bellmeade Community Center
1800 Lynnhaven Avenue, Richmond, Virginia

WHO
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District

CONTACT
For more information, please contact Lynne Lancaster, Council Liaison, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or lynne.lancaster@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)


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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for November 2010

Richmond City Council, the governing body of Richmond, holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community.


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 26 October 2010

Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for November 2010

All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT Richmond City Council, the governing body of Richmond, holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community.

A summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for the upcoming month is listed below. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added as needed.

All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember elected for their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, or by mail) to learn more; provide input; and/or ask questions. Meetings include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meeting Sessions, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Council Public Hearings/ Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.

Mission - The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

Vision - Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Parking - Free parking is available for Formal Council meetings in the lot next to Richmond City Hall on E. Broad St., between 10th and 11th Streets.

Televised - Formal Council meetings are televised live on local PBS TV Station, WVCW and replayed daily at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Access TV Channel 17.

NOVEMBER 2010 Richmond City Council Meeting Schedule Summary _____

Monday, November 1, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and updating policy regarding Richmond City Council internal operations, Council offices and functions of Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions.

LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street

Frequency Typically meets the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.


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Monday, November 8, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.

LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)

Monday, November 8, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible 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.

LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.

Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)

Parking Free parking for Council Formal Meetings is available in the parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets.

Thursday, November 11, 2010; 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Richmond City Council Legislative Summit
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for 2011 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session. Meeting includes elected officials representing Richmond from Virginia General Assembly and Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees.

LOCATION Hilton Garden Inn, 501 E. Broad Street
Frequency Held annually in autumn.

Monday, November 15, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications.

LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically meets the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.

LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.

LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, November 18, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.

LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.

Frequency Typically meets the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.


Monday, November 22, 2010; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.

LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.

Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)

Monday, November 22, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
Responsible 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.

LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.

Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)

Parking Free parking for Council Formal Meetings is available in the parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets.

NO Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER – WILL RESUME IN DECEMBER


CONTACT For updated meeting information, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.


Member of the
2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ______________________________

PRESIDENT
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 339.8393 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)

VICE PRESIDENT
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)


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West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)

North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)

Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)

Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)

East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election

Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)

South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 512,0500 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)

MAILING ADDRESS/WEBSITE

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suit 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955
www.council.richmondva.gov (website)


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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Richmond City Council to host 2011 Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit

Richmond City Council will host its annual Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit. The 2011 Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit will include presentation and discussion of proposed legislation (currently being prepared for Council discussion, deliberation and approval) for the 2011 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session, which begins in January 2011. Invited participants include members of the Virginia General Assembly representing Richmond (Richmond Delegation), members of Richmond City Council, Mayor Dwight Jones/City of Richmond Administration, and Trustees of the Richmond Publ

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 26 October 2010

Richmond City Council to host 2011 Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit

Richmond legislative proposals to be presented and discussed

WHAT Richmond City Council will host its annual Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit. The 2011 Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit will include presentation and discussion of proposed legislation (currently being prepared for Council discussion, deliberation and approval) for the 2011 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session, which begins in January 2011. Invited participants include members of the Virginia General Assembly representing Richmond (Richmond Delegation), members of Richmond City Council, Mayor Dwight Jones/City of Richmond Administration, and Trustees of the Richmond Public Schools Board.

WHERE Hilton Garden Inn
501 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia

WHEN Thursday, November 11, 2010
7:30-9:30 a.m. a.m.

WHO Invited attendees include:
• Members of the Virginia General Assembly (representing Richmond)
• Members of Richmond City Council
• The Honorable Dwight Jones, Mayor of Richmond/
City of Richmond Administration
• Trustees of the Richmond Public Schools Board

CONTACT For more information regarding the legislative proposals/agenda, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Council Chief of Staff, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5921, or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
or
Jennifer Wicker, City Administration Legislative Coordinator, Richmond Office of the Mayor at 804.646.0783, or Jennifer.wicker@richmondgov.com



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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilman Hilbert to hold meeting; Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan to speak

The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, will hold a meeting in the Northside 3rd District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 26 October 2010

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District: Review of upcoming 2011 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session; Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan to speak

Entire Northside 3rd District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, will hold a meeting in the Northside 3rd District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.

The agenda and invited guests for this meeting include:

• The Honorable Jennifer L. McClellan
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates – 71st District

• Public Safety Report on the Northside 3rd District
Richmond Police Department 4th Precinct

• 2011 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session

WHEN Wednesday, October 27, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Future Monthly Meetings:
• November/To be determined/announced
• December/To be determined/announced

WHERE Richmond Police Department Training Academy, Auditorium
1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside)
(1 Block west of Brook Road – Near Virginia Union University)

WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Northside 3rd District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.

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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson thrilled with progress of Dove Street redevelopment

(RICHMOND, VA) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Gateway 6th District, today expressed her pleasure at the progress of the revitalization of Dove Street, in Richmond’s Gateway 6th District regarding the movement forward of a $35 million project with the recent approval by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Board of Commissioners of a development partner (Crosland, LLC) and subsequent master developer agreement for the Dove Street redevelopment.


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900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, 25 October 2010

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson thrilled with progress of Dove Street redevelopment

RRHA moves $35 million project forward with approval of Dove Street Revitalization Development Partner

(RICHMOND, VA) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Gateway 6th District, today expressed her pleasure at the progress of the revitalization of Dove Street, in Richmond’s Gateway 6th District regarding the movement forward of a $35 million project with the recent approval by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) Board of Commissioners of a development partner (Crosland, LLC) and subsequent master developer agreement for the Dove Street redevelopment.

“My commitment to the North Richmond community is to keep them engaged throughout this development,” says Councilwoman Robertson. “Families dislocated by demolition will be helped with relocation and employment assistance.”

Once the location of Dove Court, a public housing complex, operated by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA), plans for the area include building new mixed-income rental and for-sale housing on the former Dove Court site and the site of the former Carrington Gardens-Northridge Apartments. It will also include redevelopment of a former Virginia Army National Guard Armory building located there and the creation of for-sale housing.

Councilwoman Robertson has planned for this community project to coincide with the reclamation of the Richmond Cannon Creek Greenway, a 1.4 mile heavily-wooded ravine which is part of the area and adjacent to Richmond-Henrico Turnpike between Valley Road and Craigie Avenue. This project has been moving forward and her plan for this green space is for it to be transformed into a modern family-oriented park that includes biking, hiking and pedestrian trails. Once completed, the Richmond Cannon Creek Greenway may also be linked to the United States of America East Coast Greenway, which is being built in sections from Main to Florida, and to the Virginia Capital Trail that would link Richmond to Williamsburg and Jamestown.

A strong community development advocate and retired community and housing development professional, Councilwoman Robertson has been working closely with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) since 2006 on plans for the project, which were formalized in 2007. According to plan, the Dove Court public housing complex was torn down in 2008.

“Contractors of all classifications - from material suppliers, professional skills, construction to property management - will be sought out to help rebuild this neighborhood,” says Councilwoman Robertson. “Community residents are encouraged to take advantage of the jobs that will be created on these projects. Crosland has committed to us that both Section 3 and Minority Business Enterprise participation will be a cornerstone of the development success.”

Councilwoman Robertson has led, hosted, assisted and attended dozens of neighborhood and community meeting over the years on behalf of the redevelopment of the Dove Street area.

Representing a project area of approximately 50 acres, the site is located between the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike and 1st Avenue and adjacent to the Barton Heights, Green Park and Highland Park neighborhoods, encompasses the site of the former Dove Court public housing development, the site of the former Carrington Gardens/Northridge Apartments, the Dove Street Park, the Virginia National Guard Armory site, private property acquired by RRHA northwest of the Amory and the Overby Sheppard Elementary School.

The Dove Street Revitalization plan, which is slated for launch of construction in the spring of 2012 and completion in 2015, will be implemented in five phases:

• Phase 1: [July 2010 – October 2013; Projected construction start date is April 2012] Development of mixed-income rental and for-sale housing on former Carrington Gardens-Northridge apartments site and former Dove Court public housing site.

• Phase 2: [January 2011 – September 2013; Projected construction start date is March 2012] Development of a new Overby-Sheppard Elementary School with park facilities on existing school site.

• Phase 3: [January 2011 – October 2014; Projected construction start date is April 2013] Development of rental and for-sale housing on former National Guard Armory site.

• Phase 4: [January 2014 – October 2014; Projected construction start date is March 2014] Development of for-sale housing on Dove Park site.

• Phase 5: [August 2014 – June 2015; Projected construction start date is October 2014] Development of for-sale housing adjacent to Green Park neighborhood.

Plans for the Dove Street redevelopment are to create 311 affordable rental, affordable home ownership, and market-rate home ownership units. The project is expected to create an integrated, mixed-income community filled with increased educational, economic, and recreational resources for RRHA families and community members. RRHA and Crosland plan to develop 60 units of rental housing affordable to households with incomes at or below 30 percent of Area Median Income (AMI).

CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com; lynne.lancaster@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)

AND

Osita Iroegbu
Community Relations and Marketing Manager
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA)
Community Relations and Marketing Office
804.780.4936 (tel); osita.iroegbu@rrha.com (email)

BACKGROUND - Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA)
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is a quasi-government agency that provides affordable housing and community development. RRHA is the largest housing authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Authority serves nearly 10,000 residents and manages nearly 4,000 units through its Public Housing Program; provides subsidized housing assistance to approximately 3,000 families through its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program; and, manages neighborhood redevelopment and conservation programs throughout the City of Richmond.



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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District: Review of upcoming 2011 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session

The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, will hold a meeting in the Northside 3rd District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, 25 October 2010

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District: Review of upcoming 2011 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session

Entire Northside 3rd District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, will hold a meeting in the Northside 3rd District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.

The agenda and invited guests for this meeting include:

• Public Safety Report on the Northside 3rd District
Richmond Police Department 4th Precinct

• 2011 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session

WHEN Wednesday, October 27, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Future Monthly Meetings:
• November/To be determined/announced
• December/To be determined/announced

WHERE Richmond Police Department Training Academy, Auditorium
1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside)
(1 Block west of Brook Road – Near Virginia Union University)

WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Northside 3rd District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.

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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in the East End 7th District: To include a Preliminary Work Plan for the Revitalization of the Nine M

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. Councilwoman Newbille holds individual meetings in Richmond’s East End 7th District that include information on her initiatives, activities, district projects, goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and open to the public and all East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in the discussions. Light refreshments will be served. The planned Meeting Agenda will include:


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 21 October 2010

Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in the East End 7th District: To include a Preliminary Work Plan for the Revitalization of the Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor

Entire East End 7th District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. Councilwoman Newbille holds individual meetings in Richmond’s East End 7th District that include information on her initiatives, activities, district projects, goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and open to the public and all East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in the discussions. Light refreshments will be served. The planned Meeting Agenda will include:

Planned Meeting Agenda
Presenters will also include representatives from the Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA), and Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital.

• Preliminary Work Plan for the Richmond Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization. (This will mark more than a dozen community meeting held to discuss and plan this important and historic undertaking.)

• New East End 7th District Street Paving Project

• Updates on proposed East End 7th District traffic calming Roundabouts

The meetings will include a presentation of community comments and suggestions regarding the proposed Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan; as well as the presentation of a preliminary workplan.

WHEN Wednesday, 27 October 2010
6:00-8:00 p.m.

WHERE East District Family Resource Center
2405 Jefferson Avenue (In Richmond’s Historic East End)

WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com

BACKGROUND
A Richmond Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan - Community Planning “Charrette” was held in the East End 7th District during a seven day period from June 1-7, 2010. This series of community meetings involved nearly 2,000 residents and stakeholders and included Councilwoman Newbille, Mayor Dwight Jones, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA), and Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital. The goal of these meetings is to create a vision and plan for the revitalization of the Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor in Richmond’s Historic East End. Since that time many community meetings have been held throughout the East End 7th District during the past five month to provide community review and input.

Councilwoman Newbille hosted the first post-Charrette draft review community meeting on August 7, 2010. In preparing the revitalization plan, a consultant company was hired to assist with facilitating the Charrette and preparing reports to aid in producing a Richmond Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan.

The term Charrette is used to describe a collaborative planning process that brings individuals, entities and organizations together in a structured environment in order to discuss a specific challenging subject and design a planned solution.

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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District: To Include Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Herring and Chi

The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, 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, special guests and dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is free. Special Guests on the agenda for this meeting will include:


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 21 October 2010

Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District: To Include Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Herring and Chip Decker, CEO Richmond Ambulance Authority

All Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, 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, special guests and dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is free. Special Guests on the agenda for this meeting will include:

Special Guests on the agenda

• The Honorable Michael N. Herring, Commonwealth’s Attorney
Richmond Office of the Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney

• Richard H. (Chip) Decker, III
Chief Executive Officer
Richmond Ambulance Authority

WHEN Thursday, 21 October 2010
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

The Honorable Michael N. Herring, Commonwealth’s Attorney
Richmond Office of the Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney

Richard H. (Chip) Decker, III, Chief Executive Officer
Richmond Ambulance Authority

CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com

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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in the East End 7th District: To include a Preliminary Work Plan for the Revitalization of the Nine M

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. Councilwoman Newbille holds individual meetings in Richmond’s East End 7th District that include information on her initiatives, activities, district projects, goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and open to the public and all East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in the discussions. Light refreshments will be served. The planned Meeting Agenda will include:


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 20 October 2010

Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in the East End 7th District: To include a Preliminary Work Plan for the Revitalization of the Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor

Entire East End 7th District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. Councilwoman Newbille holds individual meetings in Richmond’s East End 7th District that include information on her initiatives, activities, district projects, goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and open to the public and all East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in the discussions. Light refreshments will be served. The planned Meeting Agenda will include:

Planned Meeting Agenda

• Preliminary Work Plan for the Richmond Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization. (This will mark more than a dozen community meeting held to discuss and plan this important and historic undertaking.)

• New East End 7th District Street Paving Project

• Updates on proposed East End 7th District traffic calming Roundabouts

The meetings will include a presentation of community comments and suggestions regarding the proposed Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan; as well as the presentation of a preliminary workplan.

WHEN Wednesday, 27 October 2010
6:00-8:00 p.m.

WHERE East District Family Resource Center
2405 Jefferson Avenue (In Richmond’s Historic East End)

WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com

BACKGROUND
A Richmond Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan - Community Planning “Charrette” was held in the East End 7th District during a seven day period from June 1-7, 2010. This series of community meetings involved nearly 2,000 residents and stakeholders and included Councilwoman Newbille, Mayor Dwight Jones, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA), and Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital. The goal of these meetings is to create a vision and plan for the revitalization of the Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor in Richmond’s Historic East End. Since that time many community meetings have been held throughout the East End 7th District during the past five month to provide community review and input.

Councilwoman Newbille hosted the first post-Charrette draft review community meeting on August 7, 2010. In preparing the revitalization plan, a consultant company was hired to assist with facilitating the Charrette and preparing reports to aid in producing a Richmond Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan.

The term Charrette is used to describe a collaborative planning process that brings individuals, entities and organizations together in a structured environment in order to discuss a specific challenging subject and design a planned solution.

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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilman Samuels to hold Community Conversation Meeting on Homelessness and Monroe Park: Open letter to the community

The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District, will hold a Community Conversation Meeting regarding Homelessness and Richmond’s Monroe Park. All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 20 October 2010

Councilman Samuels to hold Community Conversation Meeting on Homelessness and Monroe Park: Open letter to the community

All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend: Registration requested by November 1, 2010

WHAT The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District, will hold a Community Conversation Meeting regarding Homelessness and Richmond’s Monroe Park. All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.

The following is a letter from Councilman Samuels to the community regarding the Community Conversation Meeting:

Dear Friend:

Every day, more than a thousand people in our community experience homelessness. This number includes adults wrestling with addiction and mental health concerns, families with children coping with a job loss, and many others facing a wide array of barriers that impact their ability to get and maintain safe and stable housing. Many times, our faith and community partners are among the first places people reach out to when they are in crisis. We know that this is a need that many of you have been filling for years. Whether it is with a warm meal or dedicated volunteers, Richmond’s faith and community partners have been instrumental in serving the needs of our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Monroe Park has served as a defacto central location for those seeking to assist our community’s homeless. As the city begins plans to renovate this historic park, I believe it is important to bring together both those needing services and our faith and community partners to discuss ways that we can continue assisting our community’s most vulnerable citizens. I would like your help and leadership to develop a plan to provide continued support for those who depend on the services offered at Monroe Park.

To make certain that we maintain our community’s response to the needs of those seeking assistance, I have invited Homeward, our community’s planning and coordinating agency for homeless services, to partner with my office to facilitate a community conversation about services offered at Monroe Park. The agenda will include an information-sharing session and a discussion of potential strategies for partnership.

We invite you to participate in this community conversation that will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 5 until 7 p.m. in the auditorium of The Richmond Carillon, 1300 Blanton Avenue at Dogwood Dell. My hope is that it will foster mutual education and identify points of collaboration. I ask for your help so that we, together, can build a plan to truly help people who are homeless and depend on services provided at Monroe Park. We need your leadership, input, support and assistance to shape this plan and these services.

Please register by emailing your name and contact information to Jan Girardi at Jan.Girardi@richmondgov.com by Monday, November 1, 2010. You may also register by phone, by calling 804-646-6532.

We hope you join us for this important discussion, and we appreciate the work you do to improve the lives of our neighbors.

Sincerely, Charles R. Samuels, Councilman

WHEN Thursday, 4 November 2010
5:00-7:00 p.m.

WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Richmond Carillon – Auditorium (At Richmond’s Dogwood Dell)
1300 Blanton Avenue at Richmond’s Dogwood Dell

WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District

CONTACT For more information and to register for the meeting, please contact Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at jan.girardi@richmondgov.com

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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Richmond City Council seeks individuals to serve on boards, commissions, committees and task forces: Citizens invited to review vacancies and apply

(Richmond, Virginia) – Critical to the foundation of our citizen-run government, Richmond City Council regularly establishes and/or appoints members to serve on local and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces to assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services. Appointments are made throughout the year as vacancies occur and new entities are created. Richmond City Council currently appoints members to 55 local and regional public bodies; most of which are volunteer/non-paid positions.


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Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 15 October 2010

Richmond City Council seeks individuals to serve on boards, commissions, committees and task forces: Citizens invited to review vacancies and apply

Richmond City Council appoints members to 55 Local/Regional Government Bodies, 1 Federal Body and 5 Non-Governmental Organizations: Applications available online

(Richmond, Virginia) – Critical to the foundation of our citizen-run government, Richmond City Council regularly establishes and/or appoints members to serve on local and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces to assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services. Appointments are made throughout the year as vacancies occur and new entities are created. Richmond City Council currently appoints members to 55 local and regional public bodies; most of which are volunteer/non-paid positions.

Appointed public bodies provide needed intellectual assistance on subjects that shape the quality of our lives, neighborhoods and city and increase government openness, inclusion and transparency. Membership on these entities offers citizens an opportunity to learn more about their local government and to use their education, experience, skills and abilities in service of the public good. All citizens are invited and encouraged to apply to serve.

Individual membership requirements are different for each public body, which range from advisory to policy to governing. Appointed terms include project-oriented ones that exist for a few months and more long-term ones that last up to four years. Time commitments vary from a couple hours a year, up to 20 hours a month. Meeting times, dates, locations and frequency are scheduled as needed. Incumbents are also considered for reappointment at the conclusion of their terms.

In addition to the 55 current local and regional public bodies, Council appoints members to five (5) non-governmental organizations and one (1) federal government entity; for a total of 61 entities (governmental and non-governmental).

All citizens interested in being appointed to serve as a member of a local or regional public government body or non-government organization (a list of which follows below), that Richmond City Council appoints members, to are invited to review the descriptions, purposes and individual membership requirements and vacancies and apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx

CONTACT For more information, please call 804.646.7955; or visit - http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx

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Richmond City Council Appointments
Richmond Council appoints members to the following (current 3.29.10) Governmental Public Bodies and Non-Governmental Organizations. As functioning government entities, all meetings of Local and Regional Governmental Public Bodies are open to the public.

Richmond Local Government Public Bodies (39) _____________________________________
Port of Richmond Commission
Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Richmond Ambulance Authority Board
Richmond Architectural Review Commission
Richmond Architectural Review Commission Task Force
Richmond Arts and Cultural Funding Consortium Board
Richmond Assessment of Towing Fees and the Storage of Vehicles Advisory Board
Richmond Audit Committee
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority Board
Richmond Broad Street Community Development Authority Board
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Building Related Mechanical Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Electrical Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - General Division
Richmond Building Code Appeals Board - Plumbing Division
Richmond Career and Technical Education Commission
Richmond Carillon Advisory Committee
Richmond City Charter Review Commission
Richmond Clean City Commission
Richmond Community Criminal Justice Board
Richmond Community Policy and Management Team
Richmond Disability Services Board
Richmond Economic Development Authority Board
Richmond Fire Appeals Board
Richmond Green City Commission
Richmond Health Advisory Board
Richmond Highway Safety Commission
Richmond Minority Business Advisory Board
Richmond Monroe Park Advisory Council
Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Advisory Board
Richmond Personnel Board
Richmond Planning Commission
Richmond Public Library Board
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board
Richmond Retirement System Board
Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Richmond Slave Trail Commission
Richmond Social Services Advisory Board
Richmond Urban Design Committee
Richmond Urban Forestry Commission

Regional Governmental and Quazi-Governmental Public Bodies (15) _________________
Central Virginia Waste Management Authority Board
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority Board
Greater Richmond Lead Planning Organization Board
Greater Richmond Partnership Board
Greater Richmond Transit Company Transit System Board
Peumansend Creek Regional Jail Authority Board
Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board
Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee


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Richmond Metropolitan Authority Board
Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Richmond Regional Competitiveness Committee
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
Virginia Capital Area Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Advisory Board
Virginia Capital Region Airport Commission
Virginia Community Colleges Board J. Sargent Reynolds Community College Board

Federal Governmental Public Body (1) ______________________________________________
U.S. Federal Combined Sewer Overflow Partnership Board

Richmond City Council appoints members to the following Non-Government Organizations
Non-Governmental Organizations (5) _______________________________________________
J. Fulmer Bright Memorial Foundation Board
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Board
Maymont Foundation Board
Richmond Capital Area Agency on Aging
Richmond Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People

Appointment Process
The Richmond City Council appointment process for local or regional public government bodies or non-government organizations includes the following:

1. Application is completed and submitted to Richmond City Council

2. Application is provided to Richmond City Council Standing Committee providing oversight over that entity/appointment reviews application and makes recommendation

3. Application recommendation is forwarded to Richmond City Council Organizational Standing Committee

4. Richmond City Council Organizational Standing Committee makes recommendation to appoint or not appoint

5. Richmond City Council Organizational Standing Committee has Richmond City Council Resolution for Appointment prepared for chosen appointment

6. Applicant is invited to attend Richmond City Council Formal Meeting where Council Resolution will be considered for official approval

7. Richmond City Council holds Formal Meeting, which includes a public hearing, and votes on Resolution of Appointment (applicant must be in attendance)

8. Applicants approved by Resolution of Appointment are sworn in

9. Member’s service begins



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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Councilwoman Reva Trammell invites All Richmond Seniors (60 and over) living in the Southside 8th District to attend the 2010 Richmond Southside Senio

The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, invites All Richmond Seniors (60 and over), to join her at the 2010 Richmond Southside Senior Information Fair.


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 14 October 2010

Councilwoman Reva Trammell invites All Richmond Seniors (60 and over) living in the Southside 8th District to attend the 2010 Richmond Southside Senior Information Fair

All Southside 8th District Seniors are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, invites All Richmond Seniors (60 and over), to join her at the 2010 Richmond Southside Senior Information Fair.

Themed “Seniors Count,” the 2010 Richmond Southside 8th District Senior Information Fair will include important information on many topics including, but not limited to health services, recreational activities, home repairs, employment, nutritional programs, public safety and legal services. This event is free and open to the public. All Richmond Southside 8th District Seniors are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will are included.

WHEN Thursday, 28 October 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon

WHERE Hickory Hill Community Center
3000 East Belt Boulevard, 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 via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com

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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District: To Include Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Herring and Chi

The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, 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, special guests and dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is free. Special Guests on the agenda for this meeting will include:


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 14 October 2010

Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District: To Include Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Herring and Chip Decker, CEO Richmond Ambulance Authority

All Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, 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, special guests and dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is free. Special Guests on the agenda for this meeting will include:

Special Guests on the agenda

• The Honorable Michael N. Herring, Commonwealth’s Attorney
Richmond Office of the Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney

• Richard H. (Chip) Decker, III
Chief Executive Officer
Richmond Ambulance Authority

WHEN
Thursday, 21 October 2010
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

The Honorable Michael N. Herring, Commonwealth’s Attorney
Richmond Office of the Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney

Richard H. (Chip) Decker, III, Chief Executive Officer
Richmond Ambulance Authority

CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com

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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Councilwomen Newbille and Robertson to host Richmond Regional Citizen Reentry Community Forum Meeting: Focusing on rehabilitating, restoring and reint

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, and The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a community forum meeting sponsored by the Richmond Regional Citizen Reentry Council. The meeting will focus on rehabilitating, restoring and reintegrating an individual back into society and transitioning them into a permanent and productive law-abiding citizen following incarceration as the ultimate goal of our criminal justice system.


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 12 October 2010

Councilwomen Newbille and Robertson to host Richmond Regional Citizen Reentry Community Forum Meeting: Focusing on rehabilitating, restoring and reintegrating an individual back into society as a productive law-abiding citizen

All citizens invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, and The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a community forum meeting sponsored by the Richmond Regional Citizen Reentry Council. The meeting will focus on rehabilitating, restoring and reintegrating an individual back into society and transitioning them into a permanent and productive law-abiding citizen following incarceration as the ultimate goal of our criminal justice system.

The meeting will include a panel discussion and a question and answer session. Free refreshments will be served and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.

Last night during the Richmond City Council Formal Meeting, Council officially proclaimed October 11-17, 2010 as Richmond Regional Citizen Reentry Awareness Week, recognizing that rehabilitating, restoring and reintegrating an individual back into society and transitioning them into a permanent and productive law-abiding citizen following incarceration is the ultimate goal of our criminal justice system. Critical to reentry success is the management, funding and delivery of an integrated comprehensive criminal justice system that encompasses the following three phases: pre-incarceration, incarceration and post incarceration. These criminal justice system phases include: promulgation and enforcement of fair laws; judicial sentencing; design and construction of jails and prisons as correctional facilities that establish rehabilitative and therapeutic communities; mental and physical health services and substance abuse treatment; education and training; and social services that include employment, housing and financial management programs. Barriers and needs for successful reentry include: education, mental and physical health and substance abuse, employment, housing, financial and community resources, and family support and community reintegration.

A rehabilitated person who returns to society as a permanent and productive law-abiding citizen significantly reduces crime, recidivism, and costs;

WHEN Thursday, 14 October 2010
6:00-8:00 p.m.

WHERE Freedom House – Conrad Center
1400 Oliver Hill Way (near the Richmond City Jail)

WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District

The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or
sam.patterson@richmondgov.com

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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Councilman Jewell invites everyone to see exotic animals at the Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom show at Maymont Park

The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th District, encourages everyone to see exotic animals at the Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom show at Maymont Park this Saturday. The event will include original cast member, Jim Fowler, whose presentation will include an alligator, reticulated python, eagle owl, young leopard and binturong. There is no cost but a suggested donation of $4.00 per family can be made to benefit the Maymont Foundation's ongoing programs.


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, 11 October 2010

Councilman Jewell invites everyone to see exotic animals at the Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom show at Maymont Park

Gates open at 8:30 a.m. and event and is free and open to the public – a $4.00 donation per family encouraged to benefit the Maymont Foundation

WHAT The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th District, encourages everyone to see exotic animals at the Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom show at Maymont Park this Saturday. The event will include original cast member, Jim Fowler, whose presentation will include an alligator, reticulated python, eagle owl, young leopard and binturong. There is no cost but a suggested donation of $4.00 per family can be made to benefit the Maymont Foundation's ongoing programs.

Gates open at 8:30 a.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. No alcohol or glass containers are permitted.

Richmond City Council will recognize Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom during the Council Formal Meeting tonight, 6:00 p.m., with an Official Community Service Award for its leadership in educating generations of Americans on the beauty and importance of animals and nature.

Sponsored by the Mutual of Omaha insurance company, Wild Kingdom is a wildlife and nature television show that was produced from 1963 to 1988 and revived in 2002. It first aired on the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) television network on Sunday, January 6, 1963. This half-hour television program introduced millions of Americans to many exciting and exotic animals and is credited with increasing ecological and environmental awareness in the United States. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom is credited with leading the way for such current television networks as the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet.

Once a private estate, Maymont is a 100-acre public park that is owned by the city of Richmond and managed by the Maymont Foundation. The park includes beautifully landscaped grounds, walking trails, a nature center, children’s farm, Japanese and Italian Gardens, mansion, historic buildings, carriage collection, and wildlife exhibits. The Maymont property was given to Richmond citizens in 1925 following the posthumous wishes of owners, James and Sallie Dooley.

WHEN Saturday, October 16, 2010
Gates open at 8:30 a.m. – Presentation between 9:30-10:30 a.m.

WHERE Maymont Carriage House Lawn – Hampton Street Entrance
1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT For more information regarding event, please call 804.358.7166 or visit www.maymont.org

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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th District: Crime Prevention, Trash and Charter School

The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southwest 4th District. Councilwoman Graziano holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Southwest 4th District throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all Southwest 4th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The tentatively scheduled agenda and invited guests for this meeting include:


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 8 October 2010

Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th District: Crime Prevention, Trash and Charter School

Entire Southwest 4th District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southwest 4th District. Councilwoman Graziano holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Southwest 4th District throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all Southwest 4th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The tentatively scheduled agenda and invited guests for this meeting include:

Tentatively scheduled agenda

7:00 p.m. Welcome/Brief Remarks
The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman,
Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District

7:05 p.m. Crime Prevention for Property and Self
Richmond Police Department

7:35 p.m. Neighborhood Watch
Shannon Taylor, Coordinator,
Neighborhood Watch for Forest Hill
Overview on how Neighborhood Watch works, including time demands, resources needs, etc.

7:55: p.m. Solid Waste Collection Routs and Schedules
Marvin Williams, Deputy Director, Richmond Department of Public Works

8:05 p.m. Patrick Henry Charter School for the Arts and Sciences
Antoine Green, Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Henry Charter School for the Arts and Sciences, to give report regarding the successful opening of school and prognosis for the future.

8:10 p.m. Informal discussions

WHEN Wednesday, October 13, 2010
7:00-8:30 p.m.

WHERE St. Luke Lutheran Church
7757 Chippenham Parkway, Richmond, Virginia

WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District

CONTACT For more information, please contact David Hathcock, at 804.320.2454, or david.hathcock@richmondgov.com.


900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov


______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
____________________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Richmond City Council Annual Work Session Retreat to be held

Richmond City Council will hold its yearly Richmond City Council Annual Work Session Retreat. The meeting includes all members of Council and is a time for them to set priorities, review, and plan for the future. The meeting is open to the public. The scheduled agenda is as follows:


RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 7 October 2010

Richmond City Council Annual Work Session Retreat to be held

Council review, discussion and planning for the future

WHAT Richmond City Council will hold its yearly Richmond City Council Annual Work Session Retreat. The meeting includes all members of Council and is a time for them to set priorities, review, and plan for the future. The meeting is open to the public. The scheduled agenda is as follows:

SCHEDULED AGENDA
9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

9:30 a.m. Introductions and Overview

9:40 a.m. Governing for Outcomes - Opportunities to
Advance Goal Achievement

10:00 a.m. Review of Goals, Outcome Statements and Measures (Approximately 20 minutes per goal, 80 minutes)

11:30 a.m. Recommendations and Directions for Next Steps

Noon Review of Richmond Legislative Requests for the 2011 Virginia General Assembly Session and Working Lunch

1:00 p.m. Adjourn

WHEN
Tuesday, 12 October 2010
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Agenda/Schedule

WHERE Partnership for Families Northside – Richmond Northside Family Learning
Center - 800 W. Graham Road (In Richmond’s Northside 3rd District)

(About the location: Partnership for Families Northside – Richmond Northside Family Learning Center is a facility that operates as part of an umbrella organization for more than a dozen nonprofit organizations that assist families living in 24 neighborhoods in Richmond’s Northside.)

WHO The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council

CONTACT For more information, please call Daisy E. Weaver, Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5921 (tel); daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com (email)



______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.