Friday, February 26, 2016

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a South of the River District Meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District: “Status of African Americans in Richmond"

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
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Friday, 26 February 2016

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a South of the River District Meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District: “Status of African Americans in Richmond"

All Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents 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 South of the River District Meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. This is part of the regular meetings she typically holds each month, which include information on her Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District goals and accomplishments; thematic agendas of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. The planned program/agenda for this meeting includes the following:
                 
                  PROGRAM/AGENDA

                  Status of African Americans in Richmond

·      Richmond City Council Legislative Update
  - Maggie L. Walker Statue
  - Richmond Bulk Trash Pick-up
  - GRTC Transit Company Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)/PULSE

·      F Y 2017 Richmond Government Budget
                                    - Richmond Public Schools FY 2017 Budget Request:
                                       Additional $18 Million
                                    - Richmond Gateway 6th District Projects

·      Upcoming Events
                                    - Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements for
                                      Seniors and People with Disabilities

WHEN         Saturday, February 27, 2016
                  10:00-11:30 a.m.
                   
WHERE        Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
                  Bellemeade Community Center
                       1800 Lynhaven Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23222
                       804.646.8235 (tel)

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

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Mr. Kiya Stokes, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email)



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Steve Skinner
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Hall
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Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
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