Monday, August 19, 2013

Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold 2013 Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Senior Information & Resource Fair

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Monday, 19 August 2013 Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold 2013 Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Senior Information & Resource Fair All Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Seniors and caregivers invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a 2013 Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Senior Information & Resource Fair. Held for the fourth year, this event is free and open to the public and Councilwoman Trammell invites and encourages all Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Seniors (55 and older), caregivers and people with disabilities to attend. The 2013 Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Senior Information & Resource Fair will include the following: • Refreshments • Home repair info • Employment info • Health services • Housing services • Nutrition programs • Dominion Virginia Power • Richmond Police Department • Richmond Office of the Sheriff • Richmond Ambulance Authority • Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services • Mr. Byron Marshall, CAO for the City of Richmond • Music and Much, Much More WHEN Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WHERE Hickory Hill Community Center 3000 East Belt Boulevard Richmond, Virginia WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL 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) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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, August 13, 2013

Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Tuesday, 13 August 2013 Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond Southside 8th Voter District All Southside 8th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th Voter District. Councilwoman Trammell personally holds monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests, parking and refreshments. Councilwoman Trammell invites all Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents to attend and bring their family, friends and neighbors. These meetings are free and open to the public. Agenda and Guests • GRTC Transit System: Discussion on New Proposed Bus Routes Mr. Eldridge Coles, Chief Operating Officer, GRTC Transit System • U.S. Medicare Changes Ms. Latoya Williams-Johnson, Independent Senior Benefit Consultant, Securus, LLC • Richmond Police Department • Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services WHEN Thursday, August 15, 2013 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 Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL 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) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 2013 Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Senior Information & Resource Fair

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Tuesday, 13 August 2013 Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold 2013 Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Senior Information & Resource Fair All Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Seniors and caregivers invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a 2013 Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Senior Information & Resource Fair. Held for the fourth year, this event is free and open to the public and Councilwoman Trammell invites and encourages all Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Seniors (55 and older), caregivers and people with disabilities to attend. The 2013 Richmond Southside 8th Voter District Senior Information & Resource Fair will include the following: • Refreshments • Home repair info • Employment info • Health services • Housing services • Nutrition programs • Dominion Virginia Power • Richmond Police Department • Richmond Office of the Sheriff • Richmond Ambulance Authority • Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services • Mr. Byron Marshall, CAO for the City of Richmond • Music and Much, Much More WHEN Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WHERE Hickory Hill Community Center 3000 East Belt Boulevard Richmond, Virginia WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL 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) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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, August 12, 2013

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites families to attend the 2013 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival

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 Monday, 12 August 2012 Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites families to attend the 2013 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival Fun-filled family event that is free and open to the public WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council Gateway 6th Voter District, invites Richmond residents to attend the 2013 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival, which will be located in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. Celebrating its seventh successful year, the Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival was established to help foster positive community relationships and celebrate all the good things in our city. This is a fun-filled family event that is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The expected attendance of this outdoor festival is estimated to be 1,500 individuals, ranging from toddlers to seniors. The Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival (Note: WE CARE is an acronym for Wellness, Education, Community Awareness and Resident Empowerment) is a partnership event produced by the following: Fifth Street Baptist Church; First African Baptist Church; Guardian Angels, Richmond Virginia; The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council Gateway 6th Voter District; Capital Area Health Network; Boaz and Ruth; Fresh Anointing Cathedral; Northside Coalition for Children; and, First Union Baptist Church. The event will include (but is not limited to) the following: • Health, wellness and educational information • Community exhibits • Food vendors • Carnival games • Inflatable moonwalks • Basketball • Free prizes • Music • Entertainment WHEN Saturday, August 24, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities Hotchkiss Community Center 701 East Brookland Park Boulevard Richmond, Virginia 23222 CONTACT For more information, please contact Mr. Craig Watson, Coordinator, Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival, at 804.728.9545 (tel), or craig@5street.org (email) or Ms. Hope Elliott, Council Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or hope.elliott@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL 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) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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, August 7, 2013

Updated: Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 395 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Wednesday, 7 August 2013 Updated: Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District To Include GRTC Transit System Discussion on New Proposed Bus Routes WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District will hold a district-wide meeting in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. This is part of regular meetings he holds, which include information on his Central 5th Voter District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda/discussion topics for the upcoming meeting include: Agenda • Richmond Public Schools Update The Honorable Mamie L. Taylor, Member Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees - Central 5th Voter District • Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Programming Update provided by Dr. Norman Merrifield, Director, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities • GRTC Transit System: Discussion on New Proposed Bus Routes Mr. Clinton Edwards, Transit Analyst GRTC Transit System • Richmond City Stadium: Update Brendan Williamson, Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development • Richmond City Council: Legislative Update The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District • Questions, comments, ideas, suggestions and concerns WHEN Wednesday, August 14, 2013 6:30-8:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Randolph Community Center 1425 Grayland Avenue Richmond, Virginia WHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Parker C. Agelasto, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.6050 (tel), or parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email) UPCOMING SCHEDULE ___________________________________________________________________ Meetings held: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Richmond Public Schools Swansboro Elementary School 3160 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, Virginia Thursday, December 12, 2013 (Holiday Party) Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street Richmond, Virginia - 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.