Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Councilman Chris Hilbert to hold Northside 3rd District meeting: Topic Refuse Collection Changes

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Entire Northside 3rd District invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT    Richmond City Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, Northside 3rd District, will hold a meeting in the Northside 3rd District. Councilman Hilbert holds regular meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments on behalf of the district and special guests. The meeting is free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:

•    Richmond Department of Public Works
Refuse Collection Changes

WHEN                WEDNESDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2009
        6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
       
WHERE        Richmond Police Department Training Academy, Room 245
        1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside)
        (1 Block west of Brook Road – Near Virginia Union University)
   
WHO        The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Northside 3rd District
   
CONTACT          For more information, please contact the office of Councilman Chris
        Hilbert, at 804.646.6055, or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.


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Councilman Doug Conner to hold Richmond South Central 9th District Meeting and Dinner: Topic Greenways and Trails

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov



All citizens invited and encouraged to attend free event

WHAT        Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District,
        Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting in the South Central 9th District. The meeting will include follow-up information on the Greenways and Trails and a free community dinner.

            Councilman Conner typically holds monthly meetings that include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest, special guests, and dinner. (Meetings are typically Held on the on the third Tuesday of the month.) The meeting and dinner are free and all South Central 9th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.  The agenda for this meeting will include:

•    Greenways & Trails Follow-up
•    Community Dinner

WHEN    TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009
    5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Schedule
•    5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Greenways & Trails FOLLOW-UP
•    6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Dinner

WHERE    NEW LOCATION
    Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church
    5900 Hull Street Road, Richmond, Virginia
     
WHO        The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, South Central 9th District,
    Richmond City Council

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, at 804.233.8288, or visit: www.southsiderichmond.org.



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Councilwoman Robertson and Councilman Hilbert invite residents to come out to help design two neighborhood parks: Cannon Creek Greenway Park and Anne Hardy Park

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Sure to be a fun-filled event for the entire family
        
WHAT            Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, and Councilman Chris Hilbert, Northside 3rd District, Richmond City Council invite citizens to come out to help design two neighborhood parks in their community. The design process will include community input for a new design concept for Cannon Creek Greenway and a redesign concept for Anne Hardy Park, both owned and maintained by the City of Richmond.
        
        The design process will include separate meetings for each park this Saturday. Lunch will be provided. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend, especially those Richmond residents living in the communities surrounding the two parks.

WHEN/           SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
WHERE        Richmond Cannon Creek Greenway Park (new design)
        Time:    9:00 a.m.-Noon
        Place:       Overby-Sheppard Elementary School (2300 First Avenue)
        
Free Lunch at Firehouse 15 Café (3011 Meadowbridge Road)
        Time:    12:30-1:30 p.m.
        
Richmond Anne Hardy Park (re-design)
    Time:    2:00-4:00 p.m.
    Place:    Anne Hardy Plaza Community Center (3300 First Avenue)
       
WHO               Hosted by:
•    The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City
            Council, Gateway 6th District
•    The Honorable Chris Hilbert, Councilman, Northside 3rd District, Richmond City Council
•    Virginia Tech School of Architecture and Design-Landscape Architecture Program
•    Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
•    Richmond Department of Public Works
•    Friends of Cannon Creek Greenway

CONTACT         For more information, please contact John Westbrook, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or john.westbrook@richmondgov.com (email)
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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Councilwoman Robertson invites Bellemeade and Oak Grove residents to see free home repairs being done by Rebuilding Together of Richmond and sign up for upcoming free repair event

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Applications for free home repairs available now for 50 homeowners in need in Bellemeade and Oak Grove: Repair event April 2010
         
WHAT            Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, invites citizens to witness the outstanding work being done by local nonprofit organization, Rebuilding Together of Richmond, as it performs free home repairs for a resident in the Bellemeade community.

        Applications will be available on site for an upcoming free repair event being held April 24, 2010. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2009. Typical repairs and renovations include painting, heating/cooling, roof, windows, handrails, porch repairs, improved lighting and removal of trip and fall hazards.

        The program is available for homeowners who are 55 years of age or older or have disabilities; having a household income of less than $25,000; and own their own property in the Bellemeade or Oak Grove community.

WHEN              SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009
        8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
       
WHERE        1500 Block of Drewry Street
       
WHO               The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City
        Council, Gateway 6th District

CONTACT         For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com

        Amy King, Director
        Rebuilding Together of Richmond
        804.513.8628 (mobile); rebuildingtogether-richmond@comcast.net

BACKGROUND

Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together is the nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair and modification services to those in need at no cost to homeowners. With the help of everyday citizen volunteers, skilled trades people, the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates in America’s largest cities and smallest towns make life considerably better for thousands of low-income homeowners.  In addition to its core home repair work, Rebuilding Together also rehabilitates community centers and conducts home modification and repair programs that focus on aging in place. Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to energy efficiency, veteran’s housing, and disaster recovery and reconstruction. For more information, please visit the Rebuilding Together website, at www.RebuildingTogether.org

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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Councilman Doug Conner to hold Richmond South Central 9th District Cleanup

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov



All citizens invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT        Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, will hold a South Richmond Community Cleanup. This is a free event and all individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to come out and help. Community volunteers and participants include: Southside Baptist Christian School, Richmond Outreach Center, and Virginia Commonwealth University.

WHEN    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009
    8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

WHERE    8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.      Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
        5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23224
   
    8:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.    Cleanup
     
WHO        The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, South Central 9th District,
    Richmond City Council

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Eli Wong, at 804.233.8288, or eli.wong@richmondgov.com, or visit: southsiderichmond.blogspot.com


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Monday, October 12, 2009

On the Retirement of City Attorney Norman Sales

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov



(Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A.) -Richmond City Council issues the following statement regarding the announced retirement of Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales:

    “Norman Sales is to be praised and honored for more than 20 years of service dedicated to the citizens of Richmond. He is one of the best and most respected lawyers in the Commonwealth of Virginia and has earned the highest level of respect for his work for the city and for his deep commitment to honesty and principals,” says Kathy Graziano, President of Richmond City Council.

      A graduate of the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary, Sales has served as the Richmond City Attorney since 2005. In this position, he provides legal representation on behalf of the legislative and administrative branches of government, which includes all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the City.  Prior work included progressive service as Assistant and Senior Assistant Richmond City Attorney and work in the private sector.
 
                                                                                               


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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a Gateway 6th District Meeting: Topics include Felon Restoration of Rights and 2010 United States Census

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200

Richmond, Virginia  23219

www.council.richmondva.gov


Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
         
WHAT            Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold a constituent meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on 6th District goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest, and special guests. This is her 72nd consecutive monthly meeting for constituents since being elected as a member of Richmond City Council for the first time in 2003. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
             
AGENDA ____________________________________________________________
       
•    Restoration of citizen and voting rights for ex-felons
•    Importance of participating in the 2010 United States Census
             
SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS ______________________________________________
       
•    The Honorable Joe Morrissey, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates - 74th District, Represented by Herbert Townes, Felon with restored rights
•    Gloria Taylor-Edwards, Radio Personality, WCLM Radio - AM 1450, “Speaking from the Heart” radio show host
•    Lillie Kennedy, Resource Information Help for the Disadvantaged
•    Jeff Bourne, Richmond Department of Community Development
   
WHEN              SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009
        10:00 a.m. – Noon
       
WHERE        NEW LOCATION
        University of Richmond – Downtown Campus
        626 East Broad Street
       
WHO               The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City
        Council, Gateway 6th District

CONTACT         For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
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