Councilwoman Robertson announces Highland Park Neighborhood Community Meeting

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, 22 May 2012 Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson announces Highland Park Neighborhood Community Meeting Represents exciting rebirth, revitalization and renaissance of this historic and beautiful community treasure WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, announces the upcoming Highland Park Neighborhood Community Meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public and all Highland Park Neighborhood Community residents, supporters and businesses are invited, welcomed and encouraged to attend. Parking is free and refreshments will be provided. The planned agenda for this meeting will include: These meetings are being held every fourth Thursday of the month and represents an exciting rebirth, revitalization and renaissance of this historic and beautiful community treasure. Meetings will include (but not be limited to) discussions on the following topics: • Updates on summer activities and improvements to Ann Hardy Plaza • Update on Northside Community Garden at Hotchkiss • Community Update on neighborhood safety, workforce development, encouraging success of our youth and efforts on neighborhood connection and communication • Discussion on group homes - Richmond CAPS program WHEN Thursday, May 24, 2012 5:00-6:30 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.