Monday, January 22, 2018

Councilman Hilbert: 2018 meetings for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Richmond City Council / News Release
For sharing, forwarding and posting
Monday, 22 January 2018

Councilman Hilbert: 2018 meetings for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Meeting dates, times, and locations subject to change. All Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT         Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. - The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, has scheduled meetings he plans to hold in 2018 for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are typically held monthly on the fourth Thursday beginning at 6:00 p.m. at different locations. The meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Meeting dates, times, and locations subject to change. The planned dates, times and locations of the meetings include the following:

Thursday, January 25, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.         
Richmond Public Library - Ginter Park Branch
1200 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, February 22, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.            
Richmond Public Library - North Avenue Branch
2901 North Avenue; Richmond, Virginia                        

Thursday, March 22, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.                   
Richmond Police Department - Fourth Police Precinct                           
2219 Chamberlayne Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, April 26, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond Public Library - Ginter Park Branch
1200 Westbrook Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, May 24, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.                     
Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Station 14
2934 Hawthorne Avenue; Richmond, Virginia       
      
Thursday, June 28, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond Public Library - North Avenue Branch
2901 North Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, July 26, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m. 
Richmond Police Department - Fourth Police Precinct
2219 Chamberlayne Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, August 23, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond Public Library - Ginter Park Branch
1200 Westbrook Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, September 27, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Station 14
2932 Hawthorne Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, October 25, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Richmond Public Library - North Avenue Branch
2901 North Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

November/December Joint Meeting TBA

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.



                                                                         - E N D -

Councilwoman Gray to hold meeting for 2nd District business owners regarding impact of GRTC Pulse construction

Richmond City Council / News Release
For sharing, forwarding, and posting
Monday, 22 January 2018

Councilwoman Gray to hold meeting for 2nd District business owners regarding impact of GRTC Pulse construction

Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District business owners along the Broad Street construction area invited to attend

WHAT          Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. - The Honorable Kim B. Gray, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, will hold a meeting for 2nd District business owners regarding construction of the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) Pulse bus route and its impact on them. Affected Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District business owners are invited and encouraged to attend.
                                                                                                    
WHEN          Wednesday, January 24, 2018
                   2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
                                     
WHERE         The Broadberry
2729 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT    For more information, please contact Mr. Craig K. Bieber, Liaison for The Honorable Kim B. Gray, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532 (tel) or craig.bieber@richmondgov.com (email).


- E N D -


Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.


Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Richmond City Council appoints its new City Auditor

Richmond City Council / News Release
For sharing, forwarding and posting
Wednesday, 3 January 2018


Richmond City Council appoints its new City Auditor  


(RICHMOND, VA) – Richmond City Council today during its scheduled special meeting appointed Mr. Lou Lassiter as its new City Auditor to head the Richmond City Council Office of the City Auditor. His service is to begin February 1, 2018.

     In that position, Mr. Lassiter will assist Council in helping to ensure the administration, management, integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of city government expenditures on behalf of Richmond residents.

     Duties of the City Auditor include administering internal audit and investigation functions in verifying accountability over City resources; evaluating efficiencies and effectiveness of City operations; and, determining compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. The position provides management and oversight of Richmond City Council Office of the City Auditor staff and other resources necessary in auditing evaluating, and investigating city departments, offices, boards, etc. and other individual or entity expenditures of city-funded monies.

     Mr. Lassiter currently serves as the Deputy County Administrator for Finance and Administration for Chesterfield County, Virginia where he has served for more than 20 years. His service includes 19 years as its Internal Audit Director.

     Mr. Lassiter is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Government Financial Manager. He also has served as a member of the national Association of Local Government Auditors Board of Directors, and President of the Virginia Local Government Auditors Association. Mr. Lassiter earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University.

     Council is very confident with its decision in appointing this highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated public service professional whose knowledge, skills, and expertise in Virginia local government as a respected auditor and administrator make him an outstanding choice to lead this important Council Office. Council welcomes Mr. Lassiter, wishes him well, and looks forward to his service on behalf of Richmond residents.

     Council also thanks the services of Mr. William C. Barrett, III who temporarily served in that capacity on an interim basis.



                                                                         - E N D -

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Councilwoman Trammell to hold meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

Richmond City Council / News Release
For sharing, forwarding, and posting
Thursday, 14 December 2017

Councilwoman Trammell to hold meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

All Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents invited to attend

WHAT          (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District. The planned agenda and special guests for this meeting include:
                                                                                                                                    
AGENDA/SPECIAL GUESTS

·      The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor
City of Richmond
                                      
·      Mr. Mark R. Baker, Founder
Baker Development Resources, LLC

·      Mr. Rick Gregory, Founder and Managing Partner
Fountainhead Properties, Inc.

·      Mr. Christopher Harrison, Managing Member/Owner
The C.A. Harrison Companies, LLC
                             
·      Mr. Thomas A. Wilkerson, III, Chief Executive Officer
Maramjen Investments, LLC

·      Richmond Police Department Officers and Firefighters from the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services
                                                                                                    
WHEN          Thursday, December 14, 2017
                   6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE         Satellite Restaurant & Lounge
                   4000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT    For more information, please contact:
Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804.240.5050 (mobile); or, 804.233.7382 (home), or via email at
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com
                     

     Councilwoman Trammell personally holds meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests and refreshments. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.         

- E N D -

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


Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Update: Deadlines approaching to apply for Richmond allocated local and federal grant funds for the upcoming fiscal year

Richmond City Council / News Release
For sharing, forwarding and posting
Wednesday, 13 December 2017

Update: Deadlines approaching to apply for Richmond allocated local and federal grant funds for the upcoming fiscal year

Deadlines:          Local funds - Friday, December 15, 2017; 4:00 p.m.
                   Federal Funds - Thursday, December 21, 2017, at 4:00 p.m.

WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – Richmond City Council reminds organizations that the deadlines to apply for Richmond allocated local and federal grant funds for the upcoming fiscal year are soon approaching. They are as follows:

·         Local funds - Friday, December 15, 2017; 4:00 p.m.
·         Federal Funds - Thursday, December 21, 2017, at 4:00 p.m.

                           For more information on the guidelines and/or to apply for funds please visit: http://richmondvacitynews.blogspot.com/2017/10/notice-of-funding-availability-nofa-for.html




                                                                         - E N D -

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Councilwoman Newbille to hold meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District

Richmond City Council / News Release
For sharing, forwarding, and posting
12 December 2017

Councilwoman Newbille to hold meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District

All Richmond East End 7th Voter District residents invited to attend
         
WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District. The planned meeting agenda includes:

AGENDA

·         Richmond Police Department
Capt. Greer Gould, New 1st Police Precinct Commander,
Lt. James Killingworth, Lt. Ken Roane, Lt. John Garcia,
Lt. Anthony Papaleo

·         Norm Gold
New 25th Street Grocery Store Operator

·         The Honorable Cheryl Burke, Trustee
Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees,
Richmond East End 7th Voter District

·         Update: Reynolds Community College Culinary Institute
Marianne McGhee, Development Director, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Educational Foundation

·         Holiday Celebration

WHEN         Monday, December 18, 2017
6:00-8:00 p.m.
                   
WHERE        Sarah Garland Jones Center
                       2600 Nine Mile Road; Richmond, Virginia 23223

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, Liaison for The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email).

                       This meeting is part of regular meetings Councilwoman Newbille typically holds, which include information on her Richmond East End 7th 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 East End 7th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



- E N D -




Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil (web) - www.facebook.com/RichmondCityCouncilVirginiaUSA (fb)


Councilwoman Robertson co-hosting 3rd Avenue Tot Lot Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Richmond City Council / News Release
For sharing, forwarding and posting
Tuesday, 12 December 2017


Councilwoman Robertson co-hosting 3rd Avenue Tot Lot Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
         
WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, is co-hosting a 3rd Avenue Tot Lot Ribbon Cutting Ceremony event in the Highland Park Neighborhood being held by the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.

WHEN         Friday, December 15, 2017
                  3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
                   
WHERE        Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
                  3rd Avenue Tot Lot
                       2001 Third Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT   For more information, please contact the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, at 804.646.5733.




- E N D -