Richmond City Council

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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.

Friday, April 1, 2016

A Statement by the President of Richmond City Council: The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby; Regarding: Greyhound Bus Station Incident

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE

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Friday, 1 April 2016

A Statement by the President of Richmond City Council

The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby

President, Richmond City Council

Regarding: Greyhound Bus Station Incident

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The thoughts and prayers of all members of Richmond City Council and our entire Richmond family are with the family of Virginia State Trooper Chad P. Dermyer, first responders, and all who have been affected by this tragedy. We hope those who were injured will soon be back together with their loved ones and will have a full recovery from this traumatic event.

While we don't know all the details regarding the incident yesterday at the Greyhound Bus Station on the Boulevard, we do know that lives have been lost, which includes the loss of one of our state public servant law enforcement officers. Life is precious and one loss is one too many. Council supports the work of Richmond's Public Safety Team and their partners in the ongoing investigation of this incident.

CONTACT For more information, please contact:

The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, President, Richmond City Council

Councilwoman. Richmond City Council,

Richmond South Central 9th Voter District,

at 804.912.6465 (tel), or michelle.mosby@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

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A.

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

charles.samuels@richmondgov.com.

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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.

Thursday, March 31, 2016

A Statement by The Honorable Charles R. Samuels Regarding This afternoon's shooting at the Greyhound Bus Station

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Thursday, 31 March 2016

A Statement by

The Honorable Charles R. Samuels

Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

Regarding: This afternoon's shooting at the Greyhound Bus Station

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – "My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, families and first responders affected by this afternoon's shooting at the Greyhound Bus Station on the Boulevard. I have offered my support to the City's Public Safety Team in their response and investigation of this incident."

CONTACT

For more information, please contact The Honorable Charles R.

Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North

Central 2ndVoter District, at 804.646.6532; or by email, at

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Steve Skinner

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 U.S.A.

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

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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.

Tonight’s Meeting Canceled: Councilman Charles R. Samuels has canceled tonight's meeting for the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Thursday, 31 March 2016

Tonight’s Meeting Canceled: Councilman Charles R. Samuels has canceled tonight's meeting for the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

Meeting to be rescheduled to a date to be announced

WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - With respect for the first responders and families affected by the shooting incident this afternoon at the Greyhound Bus Station, The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, in Richmond, Virginia, has canceled his district-wide meeting scheduled for tonight for the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District.

WHEN CANCELED: ~~Thursday, March 31, 2016~~

~~5:30 - 7:00 p.m.~~

WHERE ~~Bon Secours/Washington Football Team Training Center~~

~~Movin’ Mania Room (Just off the main lobby)~~

~~2401 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220~~

~~Free parking in lot.~~

WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Mr. Craig K. Bieber, Liaison for The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council,

Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532 (tel) or craig.bieber@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

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A.

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

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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, March 30, 2016

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold a meeting for the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Wednesday, 30 March 2016

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold a meeting for the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

All Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, in Richmond, Virginia, will hold a district-wide meeting for the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District. Councilman Samuels holds individual meetings in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting includes:

AGENDA

· Welcome

· Richmond Police Department: Community Report

Richmond Police Precinct Captains and Sector Lieutenants

· New Police Commander

Capt. Jody Blackwell, Commander, Richmond Police Department - Fourth Police Precinct

· Richmond Public Art Master Plan & Resident Involvement

Ms. Ellyn Parker, Project Management Analyst/Public Art Coordinator, Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review

· Boulevard Redevelopment Update

Mr. Harry Warner, Save the Diamond Committee

· Residents’ Questions, Comments and Concerns

WHEN Thursday, March 31, 2016

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

WHERE Bon Secours/Washington Football Team Training Center

Movin’ Mania Room (Just off the main lobby)

2401 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220

Free parking in lot.

WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Mr. Craig K. Bieber, Liaison for The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council,

Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532 (tel) or craig.bieber@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

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A.

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)