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12 May 2025
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Richmond City Council appoints RJ Warren as its new Council Chief of Staff
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. 5.12.2025) – Richmond City Council is pleased to announce its appointment of RJ Warren to head the Richmond City Council Office of Council Chief of Staff as its new Council Chief of Staff.
In this position, Mr. Warren will assist Richmond City Council in its role of creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and establishing the Richmond Government Budget.
Mr. Warren has nearly 18 years of public service experience. Since 2019 he has been serving as the Deputy City Clerk for the Richmond City Council Office of City Clerk. Prior to that, Mr. Warren served for more than 11 years in progressive roles with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Mr. Warren earned his Bachelor of Arts from Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. Additionally, Mr. Warren undertook Foundations of Management for the U.S. Courts Certification, at the Federal Judicial Center in Washington, D.C.
Richmond City Council is pleased to have Mr. Warren’s exceptional knowledge, skills, and abilities and considers him an outstanding choice to lead this important Council Office. Council welcomes Mr. Warren to this new role and looks forward to his service on behalf of Richmond residents.
Richmond City Council also expresses its appreciation to Matthew Slaats, PhD for serving as Interim Council Chief of Staff during the recruitment process.
Mr. Warren was appointed by Richmond City Council Resolution on May 12, 2025 and will began his role in that office on Monday, June 2, 2025.
The Richmond City Council Office of Council Chief of Staff is one of six Council Offices and about 50 Boards and Commissions that report to Council.
CONTACT
For more information, please contact: Steve
Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, at 804.646.6052 (tel); or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
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