Monday, September 22, 2014

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold “Highland Park Demands the Promised Community – A Call to Action Rally”

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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Monday, 22 September 2014

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold “Highland Park Demands the Promised Community – A Call to Action Rally”

All Highland Park Neighborhood community residents, parents and community partners are invited and encouraged to attend.
         
WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a “Highland Park Demands the Promised Community – A Call to Action Rally.” All Highland Park Neighborhood Community residents, parents and community partners are invited and encouraged to attend.

                              “The City promised a new 400-home mixed-income community with gardens, trails, new pre-school, a new fifth grade elementary school, and a government community resources service center,” says Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson. “Highland Park, your promised community is not happening and your community development money is threatened to be taken out of the City Government Budget.”

                              “I’m calling on the entire community to come take actions now! Time is not on our side,” says Councilwoman Robertson. “We need a Citizen Action Team Mobilization Strategy to protect our promised community.”

                              “Actions include:

1.    Protect Highland Park Neighborhood Community budget to build a new Richmond Public Schools Overby-Sheppard Elementary School with a plan for excellence in academic achievements.

2.    Complete Cannon Creek Trail and pave Richmond Henrico Turnpike.

3.    Complete master plan and construction of 300 additional homes.

4.    Relocate back flows and trash receptors from front yards and install back yard access and storage space.

5.    Landscape Highland Grove and include areas for children to play,”

                        says Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson.

      “This is a rally call for residents, parents and community partners to take action and protect our community. Show up or lose your community,” says Councilwoman Robertson.

WHEN         Saturday, September 27, 2014
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
                   
WHERE        Richmond Public Schools Overby-Sheppard Elementary School
                       2300 First Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23222

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

CONTACT   For more information, please contact The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.314.7658 (mobile), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)



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