Councilwoman Robertson announces Highland Park Community Meetings to be held fourth Thursday of each month

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Tuesday, 24 April 2012 Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson announces Highland Park Community Meetings to be held fourth Thursday of each month Entire Highland Park Neighborhood Community invited and encouraged to attend WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, announces that there will be a Highland Park Community Meeting held every fourth Thursday of the month. The meetings will be for neighbors in realizing the rebirth, revitalization and renaissance of this historic and beautiful community treasure. Meetings will include (but not be limited to) discussions on the following topics: • New Highland Park Neighborhood Community Garden • New improvements to Ann Hardy Park for all ages and families • Presentation of a potential future Mural at Ann Hardy • Community efforts to reduce crime WHEN Thursday, April 26, 2012 5:00-7:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center 3300 First Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23231 WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District CONTACT For more information, please contact Ms. Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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.