Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Councilman Charles R. Samuels’ statement regarding today’s Richmond General District Court Ruling on the noise law

“Today, Richmond’s Noise law was found to be unconstitutional by the Richmond City General District Court. While I am disappointed in the outcome, I respect the judge’s decision and appreciate the efforts and advocacy of both the Richmond Office of the City Attorney and the defendants’ attorneys. "

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Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Councilman Charles R. Samuels’ statement regarding today’s Richmond General District Court Ruling on the noise law

“Today, Richmond’s Noise law was found to be unconstitutional by the Richmond City General District Court. While I am disappointed in the outcome, I respect the judge’s decision and appreciate the efforts and advocacy of both the Richmond Office of the City Attorney and the defendants’ attorneys.

The law was challenged in Richmond General District Court by a band that was disturbing their neighbors after 11:00 p.m. at night. Today, the judge hearing the case found the current version of the law to be unconstitutionally overbroad and that it promotes religion and is therefore in violation of the First Amendment. He also explicitly rejected the defendants’ proposition that “plainly audible to any [other] person” is too vague a standard, upholding the “plainly audible” standard.

Much has been made of the issue with our city’s current noise law. After the Virginia Supreme Court’s Tanner decision nullified the “unreasonably loud” standard in 2009, I worked with the city attorney’s office to review what other options we had. Since April I have been meeting with a workgroup to craft a new noise ordinance which I hope to introduce in December or January, 2011.

I will continue working with the citizens of Richmond on this issue.”

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

CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Charles R. Samuels, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at charles.samuels@richmondgov.com


REFERENCE ____________________________________________________________________

Richmond General District Court

City of Richmond
Vs.
Timothy Robert Morris
Michael George Bourlotos
Leahm Clancy
Rozalia Me’chal Janicki
Case Nos. GC100002596, 2598, 2599, 2600
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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.

Councilman Chris Hilbert encourages everyone to support our libraries and attend the Ginter Park Library Advisory Board 3rd Annual Holiday Fête fundra

The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, encourages everyone to support our libraries and for all families, singles, friends and neighbors to attend the upcoming Ginter Park Public Library Advisory Board 3rd Annual Holiday Fête fundraising event. This fun-filled annual event will include door prizes, heavy hors d’oeuvres and live jazz performed by the Hugo Jackson Trio. Dress is festive attire.

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Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Councilman Chris Hilbert encourages everyone to support our libraries and attend the Ginter Park Library Advisory Board 3rd Annual Holiday Fête fundraiser

All families, singles, friends, neighbors are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, encourages everyone to support our libraries and for all families, singles, friends and neighbors to attend the upcoming Ginter Park Public Library Advisory Board 3rd Annual Holiday Fête fundraising event. This fun-filled annual event will include door prizes, heavy hors d’oeuvres and live jazz performed by the Hugo Jackson Trio. Dress is festive attire.

Suggested donations are $15 per person or $25 per couple. All proceeds will benefit the Richmond Public Library - Ginter Park Branch and help provide needed funds tor library programs throughout the year. The Richmond Public Library is run on public and private funding.

WHEN Thursday, December 2, 2010
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

WHERE Richmond Public Library – Ginter Park Public Branch
1200 Westbrook Avenue in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District
Corner of Brook Road and Westbrook Avenue

CONTACT To RSVP and/or for more information, please contact David Lydiard, Ginter Park Public Library Advisory Board at, 804.677.5050 (tel) or ginterparklibraryboard@gmail.com.

BACKGROUND
Established in 1922, our Richmond Public Library serves as a living representation of our commitment to the lifelong success of our community. For nearly 100 years, Richmond families have grown up with the Richmond Public Library, which is dedicated to enriching lives and expanding opportunities by providing free access to books, music, film and all types of cultural, intellectual, educational programs, classes and services.

One of eight Richmond Public Library branches, the Ginter Park Branch opened in 1964 and provides access to the Library’s more than 450,000 items. The branch also offers meeting space, wireless Internet access, public computers, and fax and notary services. In Richmond Fiscal Year 2010 (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010) the Ginger Park Branch hosted more than107,500 visitors and loaned more than 88,000 items. In addition, more than 7,500 people participated in branch learning programs.

______________________________________
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)
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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, November 24, 2010

Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for December 2010

Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for December 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. 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.

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Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for December 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.

DECEMBER 2010 Richmond City Council Meeting Schedule Summary ____

Thursday, December 2, 2010; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for reviewing general operations of all city administrative departments, agencies and offices and for making appropriate policy and operational changes and recommendations to increase efficiency and meet community priorities.

LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Large Conference Room

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

Monday, December 6, 2010; 4:00-5:30 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.

Monday, December 13, 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, December 13, 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.

Wednesday, December 15, 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.

Thursday, December 16, 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.

CANCELLED Monday, December 20, 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.

CANCELLED Tuesday, December 21, 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 flr; 900 E.
Broad St.

FrequencyTypically meets the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.

CANCELLED Monday, December 27, 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 Street

Frequency Typically meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m. (With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)

CANCELLED Monday, December 27, 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 Street

FrequencyTypically meets the 2nd and 4th 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.

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

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Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955
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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.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold 2010 Richmond East End 7th District Health and Wellness Community Interfaith Worship Service World AIDS Day E

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Friday, 19 November 2010

Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold 2010 Richmond East End 7th District Health and Wellness Community Interfaith Worship Service World AIDS Day Event

Entire East End 7th District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, will hold a Richmond East End 7th District Community Interfaith Worship Service World AIDS Day Event in Richmond’s East End 7th District. Free on-site screenings for HIV/AIDS, hypertension, diabetes, and Body Mass Index (BMI) will be provided before and after the event, from 5:30-6:50 p.m. and 8:00-8:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public and all faith leaders, religious congregations and choirs, AIDS service organizations, sororities, fraternities, civic and social organizations, care providers, advocates, people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, families, friends, volunteers, health and human service providers and East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.

Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a fatal disease caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This pandemic disease is estimated to affect more than 33 million people worldwide. While there are currently no known cures for AIDS or HIV, there are treatments that can slow the course of the disease. AIDS was first reported on June 5, 1981 by the United States of America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Established in 1988 by the United Nations World Health Organization’s Global Programme on AIDS, the Annual World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year to raise awareness about this deadly disease.

WHEN Wednesday, 1 December 2010

SCHEDULE
Free Screenings
5:30-6:50 p.m. and 8:00-8:30 p.m.
Free Screening on-site screenings for HIV/AIDS, hypertension, diabetes, and Body Mass Index (BMI) will be provided before and after event

Event
7:00-8:00 p.m.

WHERE Faith Community Baptist Church
1903 Cool Lane, Richmond, Virginia (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 Dr. Terrie Griffin, Chairman, East End 7th District health and Wellness initiative, Capacity Building Committee, at 804.833.8937 (tel); or griffinglobal@aol.com (email)

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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, November 15, 2010

Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District

The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. This meeting will include:

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Monday, 15 November 2010

Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District

Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. This meeting will include:

Agenda ____________________________________________________

· Open Forum
Questions and answers regarding the West End 1st District

· Public Safety Report on the West End 1st District
Richmond Police Department 3rd Precinct

WHEN Tuesday, 23 November 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End)

WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council

CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@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.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Councilman Hilbert encourages all to join Ginter Park Residents Association in cleaning up Chamberlayne Avenue this Saturday

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Councilman Chris Hilbert encourages all to join Ginter Park Residents Association in cleaning up Chamberlayne Avenue this Saturday

All families, individuals, community groups, businesses, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited and encouraged to help

WHAT The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, encourages all families to join members of the Ginter Park Residents Association in their planned clean-up of Chamberlayne Avenue. Volunteers will clean up trash found along Chamberlayne Avenue; heading south from Azalea Avenue to clean as far as possible until Noon. This community beautification project will help to further enhance the social, economic, and physical revitalization of Ginter Park and Richmond’s Historic Northside.

All families, individuals, community groups, businesses, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited and encouraged to come out to help.

Gloves, safety vests and trash bags will be provided by the Richmond Clean City Commission. Volunteers are reminded to please wear layered clothing and sturdy shoes. Coffee and hot chocolate will be served free to volunteers along the rout and a free pizza lunch will be provided to volunteers following the cleanup.

Schedule
10:00-10:05 a.m. Meet-up at the south-west corner of Chamberlayne Avenue and Azalea Avenue in Richmond’s North Side 3rd District.

10:05 a.m.-Noon Cleanup – Azalea Avenue south on Chamberlayne to clean as far as possible until Noon

Noon – 12:30 p.m. Pizza lunch for clean-up volunteers at Ginter Park Methodist Church, 1010 West Laburnum Avenue Chamberlayne Avenue

WHEN Saturday, November 13, 2010 (Rain date November 20, 2010)
10:00 a.m. – Noon

WHERE Meet-up at 10:00 a.m. on the south-west corner of Chamberlayne Avenue and Azalea Avenue in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District.

CONTACT For more information, please contact Rebecca Wright Dodson, Ginter Park Residents Association, at 804.339.5985 or via email, at rebecca@tangentcircles.com

Background – Ginter Park Residents Association
Established September 28, 1909, the Ginter Park Residents Association is a volunteer civic organization comprised of citizens living in Richmond’s historic Ginter Park Neighborhood, much of which was conceived in the late 1800’s by the wealthy industrialist, Major Lewis W. Ginter, and came in to being with the sale of the first home in 1898.

Located in the heart of Richmond’s Northside 3rd District, the Ginter Park Residents Association represents one of the nation’s first planned suburban neighborhoods, which is renowned for its cozy tree-lined streets, grand residences and architectural styles.

The Ginter Park Residents Association is actively involved in historic preservation, neighborhood beautification and safety, and embracing the diversity of its estimated 2,500 residences.

Covering an area of only .54 square mile, the Ginter Park Residents Association is considered to represent one of the most prosperous and influential neighborhoods in Virginia, as its past and present residents include four Virginia Governors and many noted authors, artists, educators, and civic leaders.

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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)
http://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, November 10, 2010

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold meetings in the North Central 2nd District

The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District, will hold a meeting in the North Central 2nd District. Councilman Samuels holds individual meetings in Richmond’s North Central 2nd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments are served.

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Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold meetings in the North Central 2nd District

Entire North Central 2nd District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District, will hold a meeting in the North Central 2nd District. Councilman Samuels holds individual meetings in Richmond’s North Central 2nd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and all North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments are served.

WHEN Thursday, 2 December 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.

WHERE Richmond Police Department, 4th Police Precinct
2219 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia

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

CONTACT For more information, please contact Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at jan.girardi@richmondgov.com; or visit his personal website, at www.charlesrsamuels.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)
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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.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Meeting canceled due to Tornados rescheduled:

The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, will hold a meeting in the Northside 3rd District. This meeting was originally scheduled for October 27, 2010, but was canceled due violent thunderstorms and tornados that came through Richmond that evening. 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
Friday, 5 October 2010

Meeting canceled due to Tornados rescheduled:
Councilman Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District: Delegate Jennifer 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. This meeting was originally scheduled for October 27, 2010, but was canceled due violent thunderstorms and tornados that came through Richmond that evening. 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, November 10, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Future Monthly Meetings:
• 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, November 4, 2010

Richmond City Council mourns loss of former Richmond Councilmember and Vice Mayor: Dr. Claudette Black McDaniel

Richmond, Virginia) – The members of Richmond City Council today express their sorrow at learning of the death, on November 3, 2010, of former Richmond City Council member, The Honorable Claudette Black McDaniel, Ph.D. The thoughts, hearts and prayers of Richmond City Council are with her family during this time and share in the mourning of her passing and celebration of her life and legacy.


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
Friday, 5 November 2010

Richmond City Council mourns loss of former Richmond Councilmember and Vice Mayor: Dr. Claudette Black McDaniel

The Honorable Claudette Black McDaniel, Ph.D., died November 3, 2010

(Richmond, Virginia) – The members of Richmond City Council today express their sorrow at learning of the death, on November 3, 2010, of former Richmond City Council member, The Honorable Claudette Black McDaniel, Ph.D. The thoughts, hearts and prayers of Richmond City Council are with her family during this time and share in the mourning of her passing and celebration of her life and legacy.

Dr. McDaniel served as Councilmember for one one-year and six two-year terms (13 years total), from March1977- June 1990. During that time she was the first black woman elected by her fellow Councilmembers to serve as Vice-Mayor (serving six terms (1-year each) from 1984-1990). From 1988 to 1990 she had the honor of serving during the first time in Richmond’s history when a woman served as Mayor (The Honorable Geline B. Williams) and she as Vice Mayor.

Dr. McDaniel was elected to Richmond City Council on March 1, 1977 under the new Richmond Voting District system that followed court injunctions that kept Richmond from holding elections for Richmond City Council between 1972 and 1976 (By order of the United States of America Department of Justice due to concerns with proposed redistricting.). As a result, nine specific Richmond Voting Districts were established for the new system; prior to that, nine Councilmembers were elected at-large. She was elected to serve as the voice Richmond’s newly established 8th Voting District.

During her life, Dr. McDaniel worked for more than 25 years for Virginia Commonwealth University and had a private practice as a professional legal mediation consultant.

Dr. McDaniel is remembered for her many years of service to our community and for helping to make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, love, visit, and raise a family.

CONTACT For more information, please call 804.617.7918.

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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______________________________________
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, November 1, 2010

Upcoming Richmond Sister Cities Commission meetings

The Richmond Sister Cities Commission will hold meetings the first Wednesday of each month. These meetings are free and open to the public. The meeting agendas typically include the following:

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

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 1 November 2010

Upcoming Richmond Sister Cities Commission meetings

Citizens invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Richmond Sister Cities Commission will hold meetings the first Wednesday of each month. These meetings are free and open to the public. The meeting agendas typically include the following:

• Welcome
• New Business
• Updates
• Committee Reports
• Closing Remarks/Adjournment

WHEN Wednesday, November 3, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010; 5:00-6:30 p.m.

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

WHO
The Honorable Bruce Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District; Member, Richmond Sister Cities Commission

Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission

Members of the Richmond Sister Cities Commission

CONTACT
For more information, please call Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission, at 804.646.6046 or my.lan.tran@richmondgov.com (email)

BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission was established by Council in 1980. The Commission operates under guidelines provided by Council and by requirements of the Sister Cities International organization, located in Washington, D.C. An early champion of international relations, Richmond began a relationship with its namesake, Richmond Upon Thames, England, in 1930.

Overview of Sister City Program
A formal Sister City concept was created by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. His idea called for exchanges between Americans and people in other countries, with a goal of fostering peace, understanding and harmony.

The term “Sister City” is used to express a closeness that is engendered through commonalities between communities. Formal friendships are then established to promote cultural understanding and educational and economic prosperity.

For example, cities linked with Richmond are generally capital cities with comparable populations, notable points of historic interest, and potential opportunities for economic development and trade.

Globally, there are more than 2,400 Sister City partnerships in 134 countries. Nineteen Virginia cities represent approximately 50 of those partnerships. This includes seven in Richmond.

Richmond Sister City Relationships
As of October 1, 2010 Richmond maintains the following Sister City relationships:
1. Richmond upon Thames, England
2. Saitama City, Japan
3. Olsztyn, Poland
4. Uijeongbu, South Korea
5. Windhoek, Namibia (Africa)
6. Zhengzhou, China
7. Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa)

Interest
Throughout the year, Richmond City Council receives requests from citizens and interested cities regarding its Sister Cities Program, which are shared with the Commission.

Recent Sister Cities Activities

Republic of Mali
Richmond’s partnership with Segou is our city’s newest Sister City relationship. Richmond and Segou became Sister Cities in 2009 following the adoption of Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R99-109, adopted July 27, 2009 that invited Segou to be a formal Sister City of Richmond, and the formalization of the relationship in Richmond on October 12, 2009 with a visiting delegation of dignitaries from Segou.

In April 2010 Richmond was awarded a $115,000 grant from Sister Cities International for a two-year African Sustainability Project that will be used to assist with performing projects in Segou that will assist with addressing sanitation, health, and water issues. On May 10, 2010 Richmond City Council received and welcomed a visiting delegation from the Republic of Mali. The delegation included six members of the country’s government who were in Richmond for the day as part of a government training program sponsored by the Institute for Global Training, USAID in Washington D.C. and were being show state and local government by the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center’s Virginia Institute of Government.

On October 6, 2010 the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission and members of Richmond City Council and the Richmond Government Administration welcomed The Honorable Ousmane K. Simaga, Mayor of Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa); The Honorable Madani Sissoko, Councilman, Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), President of the Segou Sister City Commission; and, a number of additional dignitaries from Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), during its monthly meeting.

Richmond upon Thames
2008 visit from the Mayor and Councilmember's to Richmond; 2007 visit of Mayor and Councilmembers. Coordinated planning and events leading up to Virginia’s 400th-year celebration in 2007.

Zhenghou, China
Continue supporting teacher exchanges and exchanges of art and culture through museums, economic trips to China (conducted by Governor of Virginia with representation from Richmond). A book collection was presented to Richmond citizens from Zhengzhou citizens, which is displayed at the City’s Main Library.

Saitama, Japan
Annual baseball exchange between communities. The exchange features 30 10-12 year olds and their families who spend several days in Richmond visiting sites, playing baseball, and developing friendships and cultural understanding.

Windhoek, Namibia
August 2007: the U.S. State Department brought a camera crew to Richmond from Windhoek coordinated events. July 2003: Richmond donated a Fire Truck to Windhoek.

Uijeongbu, South Korea
Includes relationships with the Richmond Korean community and business exchange as well as educational and cultural programs.


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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.