RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws and policy on behalf of the community. Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings, which include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Richmond City Council Public Hearings/Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis.
The following is the Richmond City Council Official Public Meeting 2009 November Meeting Summary. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added to the list, which does not included schedule for Richmond City Council Boards or Commissions. For more information and/or assistance, please call 804.646.7955.
Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings
2009 NOVEMBER MEETING SUMMARY
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for reviewing the operation of every department, agency and unit of City government and for making recommendations for operational and organizational development as appropriate.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications. Location recently changed from Council Chambers to Police Academy.
LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road
(Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month;
4:00-5:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009; 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Richmond City Council 2010 Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit
Annual event that includes presentation and discussion of proposed Richmond state legislative priorities for the upcoming Session of the Virginia General Assembly. Participants include Richmond City Council, Virginia General Assembly members representing Richmond (Richmond Delegation), Mayor of Richmond and Richmond Public Schools Board.
LOCATION To be determined
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING
Responsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings and may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-5:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING
Responsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
LOCATION Richmond Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009-FRIDAY, NOBEMBER 27, 2009
Richmond City Hall Offices Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding Richmond City Council Standing Committees/Boards/Commissions; and, all other items not related or assigned to or by other Council Standing Committees.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Conference Room
Frequency Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information, at 804.646.6052 or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Councilwoman Betty Squire to be honored for her service during her last meeting as an interim member of Richmond City Council
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
To receive prestigious Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service:
All citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Her last meeting serving as an Interim member of Richmond City Council, tonight Richmond City Councilwoman Betty L. Squire, East End 7th District, will be honored by members of Richmond City Council during the Richmond City Council Formal Meeting.
Councilwoman Squire will be presented the prestigious Richmond City Council Public Service Award for Public Service for her dedication, leadership, and service on behalf of the Citizens of Richmond for diligently serving as an appointed member of Richmond City Council for the East End 7th District from February 2009 through October 2009.
On February 9, 2009, Mrs. Betty l. Squire was appointed by Richmond City Council to fill the vacant Council seat representing the East End 7th District. As a member of Council, Mrs. Squire also served diligently and honorably as a member of the Richmond Slave Trail Commission, the Richmond City Council Public Safety Standing Committee and the Richmond City Council Governmental Operations Standing Committee. She holds the temporary appointment until the winner of the November general election is certified.
WHEN MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009
6:00 P.M.
WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall – 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd floor
Richmond, Virginia
WHO Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Kathy Graziano, Council President, at 804.320.2454, or Steve Skinner, at 804.646.6052.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
To receive prestigious Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Service:
All citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Her last meeting serving as an Interim member of Richmond City Council, tonight Richmond City Councilwoman Betty L. Squire, East End 7th District, will be honored by members of Richmond City Council during the Richmond City Council Formal Meeting.
Councilwoman Squire will be presented the prestigious Richmond City Council Public Service Award for Public Service for her dedication, leadership, and service on behalf of the Citizens of Richmond for diligently serving as an appointed member of Richmond City Council for the East End 7th District from February 2009 through October 2009.
On February 9, 2009, Mrs. Betty l. Squire was appointed by Richmond City Council to fill the vacant Council seat representing the East End 7th District. As a member of Council, Mrs. Squire also served diligently and honorably as a member of the Richmond Slave Trail Commission, the Richmond City Council Public Safety Standing Committee and the Richmond City Council Governmental Operations Standing Committee. She holds the temporary appointment until the winner of the November general election is certified.
WHEN MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009
6:00 P.M.
WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall – 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd floor
Richmond, Virginia
WHO Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Kathy Graziano, Council President, at 804.320.2454, or Steve Skinner, at 804.646.6052.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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