Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District,
Richmond City Council, will host monthly community volunteer cleanups to
remove unwanted trash and debris from in the South Central 9th District
of Richmond. The cleanups are scheduled to be held every third Saturday
from February through November 2010.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, will host monthly community volunteer cleanups to remove unwanted trash and debris from in the South Central 9th District of Richmond. The cleanups are scheduled to be held every third Saturday from February through November 2010.
All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to participate. A hearty lunch will be provided (free of charge) for all cleanup participants.
The Cleanups are produced in conjunction with the Richmond Outreach Center and the Southside Baptist Christian School.
SCHEDULE 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
Parking lot 5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Cleanup
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond
Upcoming Dates February 20, 2010
March 20, 2010
April 17, 2010
May 15, 2010
June 19, 2010
July 17, 2010
September 18, 2010
October 16, 2010
November 20, 2010
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, at 804.233.8288, or email doug.conner@richmondgov.com, or via website, at www.southrichmond.org.
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Meeting Rescheduled due to impending weather: Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille meeting in East End 7th District
Due to impending weather this weekend, Richmond City Councilwoman
Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District has rescheduled a meeting
planned for Saturday. This will be her second individual meeting since
being elected to Richmond City Council for the East End 7th District in
the special local election, held Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The meeting
will include the creation of an East End 7th District team to address
major issues; information on her goals; and, special guests. Light
refreshments will be served.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Topic: Creation of an East End 7th District Team to address major issues
WHAT Due to impending weather this weekend, Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District has rescheduled a meeting planned for Saturday. This will be her second individual meeting since being elected to Richmond City Council for the East End 7th District in the special local election, held Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The meeting will include the creation of an East End 7th District team to address major issues; information on her goals; and, special guests. Light refreshments will be served. The agenda and incited guests for this meeting include:
Agenda ____________________________________________________________
The purpose of the meeting is to create a process for developing an East End 7th District Team to address major issues of the Richmond’s East End 7th District. Issues to include: education, community involvement, housing, safety and several other topics.
Invited Guest ______________________________________________________
• Presidents of Civic Association within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Presidents of Tenant Councils within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Representatives from Richmond Public Schools
• Business partners
• Selected providers of human services
• Faith-based leaders
WHEN NEW DATE/TIME
Saturday, February 13, 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, 30 January 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Richmond Community Hospital
1510 North 28th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Cynthia I. Newbille was sworn in as Councilwoman for the Richmond City Council East End 7th District during the Richmond City Council Formal meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009. Ms. Newbille will fulfill the remaining three years of the elected term for that district, which was left vacant by the departure of Councilwoman Delores L. McQuinn in December of 2008.
Subsequent to her election to Richmond City Council in November 2008, Councilwoman McQuinn was elected in a Special State Election as 70th District Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly and resigned her Council position, as she was not legally able to hold both. (Note: The position of 70th District Delegate was left vacant by Dwight Jones as he resigned after being elected Mayor of Richmond.)
In February 2009, Richmond City Council appointed Betty L. Squire to temporarily fill in as Councilperson for the East End 7th District until the election of the new member in November.
Ms. Newbille’s term will run November 2009 to December 2012.
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Topic: Creation of an East End 7th District Team to address major issues
WHAT Due to impending weather this weekend, Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District has rescheduled a meeting planned for Saturday. This will be her second individual meeting since being elected to Richmond City Council for the East End 7th District in the special local election, held Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The meeting will include the creation of an East End 7th District team to address major issues; information on her goals; and, special guests. Light refreshments will be served. The agenda and incited guests for this meeting include:
Agenda ____________________________________________________________
The purpose of the meeting is to create a process for developing an East End 7th District Team to address major issues of the Richmond’s East End 7th District. Issues to include: education, community involvement, housing, safety and several other topics.
Invited Guest ______________________________________________________
• Presidents of Civic Association within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Presidents of Tenant Councils within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Representatives from Richmond Public Schools
• Business partners
• Selected providers of human services
• Faith-based leaders
WHEN NEW DATE/TIME
Saturday, February 13, 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Richmond Community Hospital
1510 North 28th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Cynthia I. Newbille was sworn in as Councilwoman for the Richmond City Council East End 7th District during the Richmond City Council Formal meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009. Ms. Newbille will fulfill the remaining three years of the elected term for that district, which was left vacant by the departure of Councilwoman Delores L. McQuinn in December of 2008.
Subsequent to her election to Richmond City Council in November 2008, Councilwoman McQuinn was elected in a Special State Election as 70th District Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly and resigned her Council position, as she was not legally able to hold both. (Note: The position of 70th District Delegate was left vacant by Dwight Jones as he resigned after being elected Mayor of Richmond.)
In February 2009, Richmond City Council appointed Betty L. Squire to temporarily fill in as Councilperson for the East End 7th District until the election of the new member in November.
Ms. Newbille’s term will run November 2009 to December 2012.
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Councilman Doug Conner to host monthly South Central Richmond Community Volunteer Cleanups and free lunches
Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District,
Richmond City Council, will host monthly community volunteer cleanups to
remove unwanted trash and debris from in the South Central 9th District
of Richmond. The cleanups are scheduled to be held every third Saturday
from February through November 2010.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, will host monthly community volunteer cleanups to remove unwanted trash and debris from in the South Central 9th District of Richmond. The cleanups are scheduled to be held every third Saturday from February through November 2010.
All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to participate. A hearty lunch will be provided (free of charge) for all cleanup participants.
The Cleanups are produced in conjunction with the Richmond Outreach Center and the Southside Baptist Christian School.
SCHEDULE 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
Parking lot 5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Cleanup
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond
Upcoming Dates February 20, 2010
March 20, 2010
April 17, 2010
May 15, 2010
June 19, 2010
July 17, 2010
September 18, 2010
October 16, 2010
November 20, 2010
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, at 804.233.8288, or email doug.conner@richmondgov.com, or via website, at www.southrichmond.org.
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council, will host monthly community volunteer cleanups to remove unwanted trash and debris from in the South Central 9th District of Richmond. The cleanups are scheduled to be held every third Saturday from February through November 2010.
All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to participate. A hearty lunch will be provided (free of charge) for all cleanup participants.
The Cleanups are produced in conjunction with the Richmond Outreach Center and the Southside Baptist Christian School.
SCHEDULE 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
Parking lot 5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Cleanup
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond
Upcoming Dates February 20, 2010
March 20, 2010
April 17, 2010
May 15, 2010
June 19, 2010
July 17, 2010
September 18, 2010
October 16, 2010
November 20, 2010
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Doug Conner, at 804.233.8288, or email doug.conner@richmondgov.com, or via website, at www.southrichmond.org.
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Richmond City Council encourages Richmonders to donate to the Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross on behalf of the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund
In the wake of the devastating effects of the earthquake that struck
Haiti on January 12, 2010, Richmond City Council encourages Richmonders
interested in assisting affected families to donate money to the
Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross on behalf of the Haiti
Disaster Relief Fund.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Money donated to the American Red Cross enables the agency to shelter, feed and clothe displaced victims.
(Richmond, VA) -- In the wake of the devastating effects of the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, Richmond City Council encourages Richmonders interested in assisting affected families to donate money to the Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross on behalf of the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund.
Members of Richmond City Council express their compassion for the families affected by this tragedy and their hopes for an expeditious recovery and return to calm in their lives.
Money donated to the Disaster Relief Fund enables the American Red Cross to shelter, feed, and clothe displaced families. Richmond City Council also reminds citizens that in-kind donations such as food and clothing are costly to ship and require additional security, warehousing, staffing, and distribution resources.
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free to recipients and is made possible through the kindness, care and donations of time and money by the American people.
Monetary donations may be mailed to the American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter. P.O. Box 655, Richmond, Virginia 23261, by calling 804.780.2250 or by donating on-line, at www.greaterrichmond.redcross.org.
CONTACT For more information, please contact, Bill Harrison, Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross, at 804.780.2256, or harrisonb@usa.redcross.org
BACKGROUND
The American Red Cross is an independent entity that is organized and exists as a nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable institution pursuant to a charter granted to it by the United States Congress. Unlike other congressionally chartered organizations, the Red Cross maintains a special relationship with the federal government. It has the legal status of "a federal instrumentality," due to its charter requirements to carry out responsibilities delegated to it by the federal government. Among these responsibilities are:
• to fulfill the provisions of the Geneva Conventions, to which the United States is a signatory, assigned to national societies for the protection of victims of conflict,
• to provide family communications and other forms of support to the U.S. military, and,
• to maintain a system of domestic and international disaster relief, including mandated responsibilities under the National Response Plan coordinated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Money donated to the American Red Cross enables the agency to shelter, feed and clothe displaced victims.
(Richmond, VA) -- In the wake of the devastating effects of the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, Richmond City Council encourages Richmonders interested in assisting affected families to donate money to the Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross on behalf of the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund.
Members of Richmond City Council express their compassion for the families affected by this tragedy and their hopes for an expeditious recovery and return to calm in their lives.
Money donated to the Disaster Relief Fund enables the American Red Cross to shelter, feed, and clothe displaced families. Richmond City Council also reminds citizens that in-kind donations such as food and clothing are costly to ship and require additional security, warehousing, staffing, and distribution resources.
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free to recipients and is made possible through the kindness, care and donations of time and money by the American people.
Monetary donations may be mailed to the American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter. P.O. Box 655, Richmond, Virginia 23261, by calling 804.780.2250 or by donating on-line, at www.greaterrichmond.redcross.org.
CONTACT For more information, please contact, Bill Harrison, Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross, at 804.780.2256, or harrisonb@usa.redcross.org
BACKGROUND
The American Red Cross is an independent entity that is organized and exists as a nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable institution pursuant to a charter granted to it by the United States Congress. Unlike other congressionally chartered organizations, the Red Cross maintains a special relationship with the federal government. It has the legal status of "a federal instrumentality," due to its charter requirements to carry out responsibilities delegated to it by the federal government. Among these responsibilities are:
• to fulfill the provisions of the Geneva Conventions, to which the United States is a signatory, assigned to national societies for the protection of victims of conflict,
• to provide family communications and other forms of support to the U.S. military, and,
• to maintain a system of domestic and international disaster relief, including mandated responsibilities under the National Response Plan coordinated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Councilman Marty Jewell to hold meeting in Central 5th District
Richmond City Councilman Marty Jewell, Central 5th District, will hold a
meeting in the Central 5th District. Councilman Jewell holds individual
meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and
accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meeting is
free and all Central 5th District citizens are invited and encouraged to
attend.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Central 5th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Marty Jewell, Central 5th District, will hold a meeting in the Central 5th District. Councilman Jewell holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meeting is free and all Central 5th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
Agenda
• Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
• Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements
• 2010 United States Census Information
WHEN Wednesday, 27 January 2010
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools Binford Middle School
1701 Floyd Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23220
WHO The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Central 5th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Francine Young in the office of Councilman Marty Jewell, at 804.646.5724 (office) or by email, at francine.young@richmondgov.com.
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Central 5th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Marty Jewell, Central 5th District, will hold a meeting in the Central 5th District. Councilman Jewell holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meeting is free and all Central 5th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
Agenda
• Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
• Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements
• 2010 United States Census Information
WHEN Wednesday, 27 January 2010
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools Binford Middle School
1701 Floyd Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23220
WHO The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Central 5th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Francine Young in the office of Councilman Marty Jewell, at 804.646.5724 (office) or by email, at francine.young@richmondgov.com.
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Councilman Bruce Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District: 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments to be discussed
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, West End 1st District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
This meeting will include:
Agenda __________________________________________________________
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
James Hester, Richmond City Assessor of Real Estate
• 2010 Richmond City Council Legislative Requests for the Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session
WHEN Wednesday, 27 January 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End)
WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@richmondgov.com.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, West End 1st District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
This meeting will include:
Agenda __________________________________________________________
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
James Hester, Richmond City Assessor of Real Estate
• 2010 Richmond City Council Legislative Requests for the Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session
WHEN Wednesday, 27 January 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in Richmond’s West End)
WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
West End 1st District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Bruce Tyler, at 804.357.6007; or bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com; or, Jennifer Walle, at 363.3442/jennifer.walle@richmondgov.com.
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Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold meetings in the North Central 2nd District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire North Central 2nd District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilman Charles R. Samuels, North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council, holds individual meetings in the North Central 2nd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Refreshments also are served. A schedule of upcoming meetings includes:
WHEN Thursday, 4 March 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 13 May 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 23 September 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 2 December 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department, 4th Police Precinct
2219 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at jan.girardi@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire North Central 2nd District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilman Charles R. Samuels, North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council, holds individual meetings in the North Central 2nd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Refreshments also are served. A schedule of upcoming meetings includes:
WHEN Thursday, 4 March 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 13 May 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 23 September 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, 2 December 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department, 4th Police Precinct
2219 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at jan.girardi@richmondgov.com
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100 Free public parking spaces available for Richmond City Council Formal Meetings
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond Citizens invited and encouraged to attend meetings
(Richmond, Virginia) – Beginning this month, 100 parking spaces are now available to the public for free use when attending Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Sessions, which are generally held twice a month; on the second and fourth Monday; from 6:00-8:30 p.m.; in Richmond City Council Chambers, located on the second floor of Richmond City Hall at 900 E. Broad Street. Richmond City Council invites and encourages all Richmond citizens to attend Richmond City Council meetings.
The free public parking spaces are located in the surface parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets. Public access to the lot is accessible from the entrance on the10th Street side, near the north-east corner of Broad and 10th Streets. The lot is owned by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has partnered with the City to provide the free spaces. The lot will be staffed with a parking attendant, who assist entry into the lot and provide parking directions. Exits from the parking lot are located at 10th and 11th Streets.
Residents are to be aware that neither Virginia Commonwealth University nor the city of Richmond are responsible for vehicles parked in the lot and that vehicles left in the lot after the conclusion of a Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Session will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Richmond residents are also reminded that Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Sessions and are televised live on our local Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) and are replayed in Richmond on our Government Access Cable Channel (17), beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, at 804.646.6052; or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings
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” Meeting Sessions, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special/Events/ Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis. Meeting times and dates are subject to change. A general summary of meetings includes:
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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
Schedule Typically the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council
INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
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
Schedule 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)
Richmond City Council
FORMAL MEETING SESSION
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
Schedule 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)
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
Schedule Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 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.
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LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Schedule Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 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
Schedule Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 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
Schedule Typically the third Thursday of each month; 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
Schedule Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond Citizens invited and encouraged to attend meetings
(Richmond, Virginia) – Beginning this month, 100 parking spaces are now available to the public for free use when attending Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Sessions, which are generally held twice a month; on the second and fourth Monday; from 6:00-8:30 p.m.; in Richmond City Council Chambers, located on the second floor of Richmond City Hall at 900 E. Broad Street. Richmond City Council invites and encourages all Richmond citizens to attend Richmond City Council meetings.
The free public parking spaces are located in the surface parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets. Public access to the lot is accessible from the entrance on the10th Street side, near the north-east corner of Broad and 10th Streets. The lot is owned by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has partnered with the City to provide the free spaces. The lot will be staffed with a parking attendant, who assist entry into the lot and provide parking directions. Exits from the parking lot are located at 10th and 11th Streets.
Residents are to be aware that neither Virginia Commonwealth University nor the city of Richmond are responsible for vehicles parked in the lot and that vehicles left in the lot after the conclusion of a Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Session will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Richmond residents are also reminded that Richmond City Council Formal Meeting Sessions and are televised live on our local Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) and are replayed in Richmond on our Government Access Cable Channel (17), beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, at 804.646.6052; or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings
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” Meeting Sessions, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Public Hearings/Special/Events/ Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis. Meeting times and dates are subject to change. A general summary of meetings includes:
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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
Schedule Typically the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council
INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
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
Schedule 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)
Richmond City Council
FORMAL MEETING SESSION
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
Schedule 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)
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
Schedule Typically the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 4:00-5:30 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.
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LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Schedule Typically the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 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
Schedule Typically the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 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
Schedule Typically the third Thursday of each month; 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
Schedule Typically the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
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Councilman Marty Jewell to hold meeting in Central 5th District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Central 5th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Marty Jewell, Central 5th District, will hold a meeting in the Central 5th District. Councilman Jewell holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meeting is free and all Central 5th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
Agenda
• Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
• Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements
• 2010 United States Census Information
WHEN Wednesday, 27 January 2010
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools Binford Middle School
1701 Floyd Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23220
WHO The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Central 5th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Francine Young in the office of Councilman Marty Jewell, at 804.646.5724 (office) or by email, at francine.young@richmondgov.com.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Central 5th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Marty Jewell, Central 5th District, will hold a meeting in the Central 5th District. Councilman Jewell holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meeting is free and all Central 5th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
Agenda
• Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
• Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements
• 2010 United States Census Information
WHEN Wednesday, 27 January 2010
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools Binford Middle School
1701 Floyd Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23220
WHO The Honorable Marty Jewell, Councilman, Central 5th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Francine Young in the office of Councilman Marty Jewell, at 804.646.5724 (office) or by email, at francine.young@richmondgov.com.
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Councilman Chris Hilbert to hold meeting in Northside 3rd District
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 individual meetings in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
The agenda and invited guests for this meeting include:
• Virginia General Assembly Legislative Updates
The Honorable Jennifer McClellan, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates – 71st District
• 2010 Richmond City Council Legislative Requests for the Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session
• 2010 United States Census Information
Jeffrey M. Bourne, Assistant Chief of Staff, Richmond Office of
the Mayor
• Northside 3rd District Public Safety Report
Richmond Police Department
• Councilman Hilbert’s recognition of an outstanding Business
Once Upon a Vine
WHEN Wednesday, 27 January 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department Training Academy, Auditorium
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 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 individual meetings in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
The agenda and invited guests for this meeting include:
• Virginia General Assembly Legislative Updates
The Honorable Jennifer McClellan, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates – 71st District
• 2010 Richmond City Council Legislative Requests for the Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session
• 2010 United States Census Information
Jeffrey M. Bourne, Assistant Chief of Staff, Richmond Office of
the Mayor
• Northside 3rd District Public Safety Report
Richmond Police Department
• Councilman Hilbert’s recognition of an outstanding Business
Once Upon a Vine
WHEN Wednesday, 27 January 2010
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department Training Academy, Auditorium
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 Councilman Chris Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.
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Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in East End 7th District
Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. This will be her second individual meeting since being elected to Richmond City Council for the East End 7th District in the special local election, held Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The meeting will include the creation of an East End 7th District team to address major issues; information on her goals; and, special guests. Light refreshments will be served. The agenda and incited guests for this meeting include:
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in East End 7th District
Topic: Creation of an East End 7th District Team to address major issues
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. This will be her second individual meeting since being elected to Richmond City Council for the East End 7th District in the special local election, held Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The meeting will include the creation of an East End 7th District team to address major issues; information on her goals; and, special guests. Light refreshments will be served. The agenda and incited guests for this meeting include:
Agenda ____________________________________________________________
The purpose of the meeting is to create a process for developing an East End 7th District Team to address major issues of the Richmond’s East End 7th District. Issues to include: education, community involvement, housing, safety and several other topics.
Invited Guest ______________________________________________________
• Presidents of Civic Association within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Presidents of Tenant Councils within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Representatives from Richmond Public Schools
• Business partners
• Selected providers of human services
• Faith-based leaders
WHEN Saturday, 30 January 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Richmond Community Hospital
1510 North 28th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Cynthia I. Newbille was sworn in as Councilwoman for the Richmond City Council East End 7th District during the Richmond City Council Formal meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009. Ms. Newbille will fulfill the remaining three years of the elected term for that district, which was left vacant by the departure of Councilwoman Delores L. McQuinn in December of 2008.
Subsequent to her election to Richmond City Council in November 2008, Councilwoman McQuinn was elected in a Special State Election as 70th District Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly and resigned her Council position, as she was not legally able to hold both. (Note: The position of 70th District Delegate was left vacant by Dwight Jones as he resigned after being elected Mayor of Richmond.)
In February 2009, Richmond City Council appointed Betty L. Squire to temporarily fill in as Councilperson for the East End 7th District until the election of the new member in November.
Ms. Newbille’s term will run November 2009 to December 2012.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in East End 7th District
Topic: Creation of an East End 7th District Team to address major issues
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. This will be her second individual meeting since being elected to Richmond City Council for the East End 7th District in the special local election, held Tuesday, November 3, 2009. The meeting will include the creation of an East End 7th District team to address major issues; information on her goals; and, special guests. Light refreshments will be served. The agenda and incited guests for this meeting include:
Agenda ____________________________________________________________
The purpose of the meeting is to create a process for developing an East End 7th District Team to address major issues of the Richmond’s East End 7th District. Issues to include: education, community involvement, housing, safety and several other topics.
Invited Guest ______________________________________________________
• Presidents of Civic Association within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Presidents of Tenant Councils within Richmond’s East End 7th District
• Representatives from Richmond Public Schools
• Business partners
• Selected providers of human services
• Faith-based leaders
WHEN Saturday, 30 January 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Richmond Community Hospital
1510 North 28th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
Cynthia I. Newbille was sworn in as Councilwoman for the Richmond City Council East End 7th District during the Richmond City Council Formal meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009. Ms. Newbille will fulfill the remaining three years of the elected term for that district, which was left vacant by the departure of Councilwoman Delores L. McQuinn in December of 2008.
Subsequent to her election to Richmond City Council in November 2008, Councilwoman McQuinn was elected in a Special State Election as 70th District Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly and resigned her Council position, as she was not legally able to hold both. (Note: The position of 70th District Delegate was left vacant by Dwight Jones as he resigned after being elected Mayor of Richmond.)
In February 2009, Richmond City Council appointed Betty L. Squire to temporarily fill in as Councilperson for the East End 7th District until the election of the new member in November.
Ms. Newbille’s term will run November 2009 to December 2012.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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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.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Councilman Doug Conner to hold meeting in South Central 9th District: To include 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments and Community dinner
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire South Central 9th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, will hold a meeting in the South Central 9th District. This will be his first meeting held in the South Central 9th District for the year. The meeting will include a presentation on 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments 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:
AGENDA
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
• Community Dinner
WHEN Tuesday, 26 January 2010
5:00-7:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE
5:00-6:30 p.m. - 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
6:30-7:00 p.m. - Community Diner.
WHERE Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23224
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District,
CONTACT For more information, please call Councilman Doug Conner, at 804.233.8288, or email doug.conner@richmondgov.com, or via website, at www.southrichmond.org.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire South Central 9th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, will hold a meeting in the South Central 9th District. This will be his first meeting held in the South Central 9th District for the year. The meeting will include a presentation on 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments 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:
AGENDA
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
• Community Dinner
WHEN Tuesday, 26 January 2010
5:00-7:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE
5:00-6:30 p.m. - 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
6:30-7:00 p.m. - Community Diner.
WHERE Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23224
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District,
CONTACT For more information, please call Councilman Doug Conner, at 804.233.8288, or email doug.conner@richmondgov.com, or via website, at www.southrichmond.org.
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Councilman Hilbert to hold Northside 3rd District Neighborhood Discussion regarding revitalization and possible uses of Richmond Public Schools A.V. Norrell/Annex buildings
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 community meeting in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District to discuss the potential revitalization and possible future uses of the former Richmond Public Schools A. V. Norrell Elementary School building and Norrell Annex, which are currently vacant. The meeting is free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Discussion will include:
• Community’s needs as it relates to: Recreation, Education,
Senior Citizen Programming and more
• Community Involvement
• Facility Analysis
• Programs Needed
WHEN Saturday 23 January 2010
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools A. V. Norrell Elementary School building
219 West Graham Road
WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Northside 3rd District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.
BACKGROUND
Richmond Public Schools closed A. V. Norrell Elementary School and Norrel Annex in the 2006/2007 school year due to flooding in the Battery Park area of Richmond. The name A. V. Norrell Elementary School was momentarily kept and students were temporarily housed in the former Richmond Public Schools Patrick Henry Elementary School building, which was closed in the fall of 2006. School boundaries were then adjusted in the spring of 2007 and A.V. Norrell Elementary School students were distributed among other schools beginning in the 2007/2008 school year.
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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 community meeting in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District to discuss the potential revitalization and possible future uses of the former Richmond Public Schools A. V. Norrell Elementary School building and Norrell Annex, which are currently vacant. The meeting is free and all Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Discussion will include:
• Community’s needs as it relates to: Recreation, Education,
Senior Citizen Programming and more
• Community Involvement
• Facility Analysis
• Programs Needed
WHEN Saturday 23 January 2010
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools A. V. Norrell Elementary School building
219 West Graham Road
WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Northside 3rd District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.
BACKGROUND
Richmond Public Schools closed A. V. Norrell Elementary School and Norrel Annex in the 2006/2007 school year due to flooding in the Battery Park area of Richmond. The name A. V. Norrell Elementary School was momentarily kept and students were temporarily housed in the former Richmond Public Schools Patrick Henry Elementary School building, which was closed in the fall of 2006. School boundaries were then adjusted in the spring of 2007 and A.V. Norrell Elementary School students were distributed among other schools beginning in the 2007/2008 school year.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Topics: Richmond Real Estate Assessments and 2010 United States Census
WHAT Councilwoman Kathy Graziano, Southwest 4th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southwest 4th District. All Southwest 4th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will include:
Topics
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
James Hester, Richmond City Assessor of Real Estate
• 2010 United States Census Information
Jeffrey M. Bourne, Assistant Chief of Staff, Richmond Office of
the Mayor
• Richmond Police Department
WHEN Wednesday, February 10, 2010
7:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE St. Luke Lutheran Church
7757 Chippenham Parkway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact David Hathcock, at 804.320.2454, or david.hathcock@richmondgov.com.
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Topics: Richmond Real Estate Assessments and 2010 United States Census
WHAT Councilwoman Kathy Graziano, Southwest 4th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southwest 4th District. All Southwest 4th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will include:
Topics
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Assessments
James Hester, Richmond City Assessor of Real Estate
• 2010 United States Census Information
Jeffrey M. Bourne, Assistant Chief of Staff, Richmond Office of
the Mayor
• Richmond Police Department
WHEN Wednesday, February 10, 2010
7:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE St. Luke Lutheran Church
7757 Chippenham Parkway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact David Hathcock, at 804.320.2454, or david.hathcock@richmondgov.com.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District
Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will host a meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This is her 75th consecutive monthly meeting for citizens since being elected as a member of Richmond City Council for the first time in 2003. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, 8 January 2010
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District
All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will host a meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This is her 75th consecutive monthly meeting for citizens since being elected as a member of Richmond City Council for the first time in 2003. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
Focus ________________________________________________________________
• Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson’s 2009 End-of-Year Report
Discussion Agenda ___________________________________________________
• Gateway 6th District Legislative Report
• Gateway 6th District Budget Report
• Gateway 6th District Projects Report
• Gateway 6th District Crime/Public Safety Report
• Gateway 6th District Citizen Service Request Report
• 2010 Gateway 6th District Goals and Objectives
• Gateway 6th District Citizens’ Survey
Refreshments _________________________________________________________
Free refreshments will be served
WHEN Saturday, January 9, 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Bank of America Building, 18th floor (12th & Main Streets)
Free Parking in the James Center (Omni Hotel) Cary Street Parking Deck. (Enter on the right side of Cary Street across from Bank of America. Parking coupon provided at meeting.)
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Richmond City Council Gateway6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, 8 January 2010
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District
All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will host a meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This is her 75th consecutive monthly meeting for citizens since being elected as a member of Richmond City Council for the first time in 2003. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
Focus ________________________________________________________________
• Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson’s 2009 End-of-Year Report
Discussion Agenda ___________________________________________________
• Gateway 6th District Legislative Report
• Gateway 6th District Budget Report
• Gateway 6th District Projects Report
• Gateway 6th District Crime/Public Safety Report
• Gateway 6th District Citizen Service Request Report
• 2010 Gateway 6th District Goals and Objectives
• Gateway 6th District Citizens’ Survey
Refreshments _________________________________________________________
Free refreshments will be served
WHEN Saturday, January 9, 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Bank of America Building, 18th floor (12th & Main Streets)
Free Parking in the James Center (Omni Hotel) Cary Street Parking Deck. (Enter on the right side of Cary Street across from Bank of America. Parking coupon provided at meeting.)
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Richmond City Council Gateway6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
Richmond City Council’s Legislative Requests for the 2010 Session of the Virginia General Assembly
Richmond City Council has requested the following (summarized) legislative items for the 2010 Session of the Virginia General Assembly, which convenes at Noon on Wednesday, January 13, 2009.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, 8 January 2010
Richmond City Council’s Legislative Requests for the 2010 Session of the Virginia General Assembly
Includes Funding Priorities and Charter Changes
WHAT Richmond City Council has requested the following (summarized) legislative items for the 2010 Session of the Virginia General Assembly, which convenes at Noon on Wednesday, January 13, 2009.
The requests are part of Richmond City Council Resolutions 2009-R 160-163 (attached) adopted November 9, 2009 and Richmond City Council Resolutions 2009-R 165-182 (attached) adopted November 23, 2009. These requests were presented to the members of the Virginia General Assembly representing Richmond at the annual Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit on November 18, 2009. Invited participants included members of the Virginia General Assembly representing Richmond (Richmond Delegation), members of Richmond City Council, Mayor Dwight Jones/City of Richmond Administration and members of Richmond Public Schools Board.
1. FUNDING PRIORITIES _________________________________________________________
A. Maintain the current level of state funding for pre-K through 12 public
school programs.
B. Maintain funding for State Aid to Localities with Police Departments (HB 599 funding).
C. Support the Port of Richmond’s request for $500,000 in matching funds from the Virginia Commonwealth Port Fund.
D. Continue funding the Virginia Attorney General Gang Reduction Intervention Program (GRIP).
E. Maintain state aid for critical local services and allow input from localities on where and how to implement reductions.
2. REQUESTS FOR LEGISLATION __________________________________________________
A. Request a change in the Code of Virginia in order to provide a waver on accrual of interest on payments on criminal and traffic fines while a person is incarcerated, regardless of the charge they are incarcerated for. Current law only provides an interest waiver for the specific case a person is incarcerated for.
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3. REQUESTS FOR STUDIES _______________________________________________________
A. Request legislation for the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to study the feasibility of equipping para-transit vehicles with stopping lights and requiring traffic to stop while loading/unloading in a manner similar to school buses.
B. Request legislation for the Virginia State Crime Commission to conduct a cost-benefit study of mental health courts and identify savings in jail operating costs that would occur by diverting eligible offenders to such programs.
4. SUPPORT AND/OR MONITOR _________________________________________________
A, Support continued financial assistance for local jail construction and oppose any adverse changes in the funding formula.
B. Support legislation directing the Virginia General Assembly Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study feasibility of creating state financial incentives for localities in developing/operating facilities and services on a multi-jurisdictional or regional basis.
C. Support legislation that would reduce state mandates when state or federal funding is reduced, so that localities are not required to spend additional local dollars to comply with those mandates.
D. Support legislation restoring voting rights to convicted felons who have completed their sentence and their probation and parole obligations.
E. Support legislation allowing local governments to prohibit or restrict the carrying of dangerous weapons in local government facilities, including city halls, recreational facilities, libraries, administration buildings, and meeting spaces where local governing bodies meet to conduct business.
F. Support legislation requiring background checks for firearm purchases at local gun shows.
G. Support legislation that would relax Virginia’s Dillon Rule by giving localities greater local autonomy.
H. Monitor any legislation and studies relating to the Virginia’s state school funding formula to make sure that Richmond’s share of funding is fair with relation to its population and needs.
I. Monitor any Virginia General Assembly action to resolve issues related to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling affecting forensic science testimony in DUI, drug, and sexual assault cases.
5. OPPOSE LEGISLATION _______________
A. Oppose any changes that would revise the composition of the Richmond Metropolitan Authority Board of Directors from its existing jurisdictional representative structure.
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6. CHARTER CHANGE LEGISLATION
Richmond City Council requests legislation for changes to the Richmond City Charter. The full texts of changes are included in Council Res. #2009-R165. The general purpose and summaries of changes are as follows:
A. Section 4.02. Powers.
Clarifying Council’s authority to appoint its own staff to assist with its functions/duties.
B. Section 5.03. Involvement of Mayor and Council in appointment and removals.
Clarifying Mayor/CAO’s authority to hire/fire/supervise employees applies only to Administrative Personnel, not Council staff.
C. Section 5B.01. Retirement System established
Clarifying Richmond Retirement System Staff are under the direction of the Richmond Retirement Board of Trustees/Executive Director (ED) and that Council is to “provide” for the ED and other employees, as consistent with
current Charter Sections 4.02(d) and 5A.03.
D. Section 5.05 General duties; Mayor
Increase Mayor’s legislative veto power to include any Council Ordinance; remove language regarding Council appointment of members of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (as Code of Virginia already provides governing body this duty); and, housekeeping changes replacing pronouns with the title “Mayor.”
E. Section 13.11 Implementation of stormwater utility
To allow Richmond residential property owners to receive waivers of stormwater utility charges for certain stormwater-related improvements [this would conform to Code of Virginia §15.2.2114 (B)].
CONTACT For more information regarding the legislative proposals/agenda, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5921, or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
or
Jennifer Wicker, Legislative Coordinator, Office of the Mayor at 804.646.0783, or Jennifer.wicker@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, 8 January 2010
Richmond City Council’s Legislative Requests for the 2010 Session of the Virginia General Assembly
Includes Funding Priorities and Charter Changes
WHAT Richmond City Council has requested the following (summarized) legislative items for the 2010 Session of the Virginia General Assembly, which convenes at Noon on Wednesday, January 13, 2009.
The requests are part of Richmond City Council Resolutions 2009-R 160-163 (attached) adopted November 9, 2009 and Richmond City Council Resolutions 2009-R 165-182 (attached) adopted November 23, 2009. These requests were presented to the members of the Virginia General Assembly representing Richmond at the annual Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit on November 18, 2009. Invited participants included members of the Virginia General Assembly representing Richmond (Richmond Delegation), members of Richmond City Council, Mayor Dwight Jones/City of Richmond Administration and members of Richmond Public Schools Board.
1. FUNDING PRIORITIES _________________________________________________________
A. Maintain the current level of state funding for pre-K through 12 public
school programs.
B. Maintain funding for State Aid to Localities with Police Departments (HB 599 funding).
C. Support the Port of Richmond’s request for $500,000 in matching funds from the Virginia Commonwealth Port Fund.
D. Continue funding the Virginia Attorney General Gang Reduction Intervention Program (GRIP).
E. Maintain state aid for critical local services and allow input from localities on where and how to implement reductions.
2. REQUESTS FOR LEGISLATION __________________________________________________
A. Request a change in the Code of Virginia in order to provide a waver on accrual of interest on payments on criminal and traffic fines while a person is incarcerated, regardless of the charge they are incarcerated for. Current law only provides an interest waiver for the specific case a person is incarcerated for.
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3. REQUESTS FOR STUDIES _______________________________________________________
A. Request legislation for the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to study the feasibility of equipping para-transit vehicles with stopping lights and requiring traffic to stop while loading/unloading in a manner similar to school buses.
B. Request legislation for the Virginia State Crime Commission to conduct a cost-benefit study of mental health courts and identify savings in jail operating costs that would occur by diverting eligible offenders to such programs.
4. SUPPORT AND/OR MONITOR _________________________________________________
A, Support continued financial assistance for local jail construction and oppose any adverse changes in the funding formula.
B. Support legislation directing the Virginia General Assembly Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study feasibility of creating state financial incentives for localities in developing/operating facilities and services on a multi-jurisdictional or regional basis.
C. Support legislation that would reduce state mandates when state or federal funding is reduced, so that localities are not required to spend additional local dollars to comply with those mandates.
D. Support legislation restoring voting rights to convicted felons who have completed their sentence and their probation and parole obligations.
E. Support legislation allowing local governments to prohibit or restrict the carrying of dangerous weapons in local government facilities, including city halls, recreational facilities, libraries, administration buildings, and meeting spaces where local governing bodies meet to conduct business.
F. Support legislation requiring background checks for firearm purchases at local gun shows.
G. Support legislation that would relax Virginia’s Dillon Rule by giving localities greater local autonomy.
H. Monitor any legislation and studies relating to the Virginia’s state school funding formula to make sure that Richmond’s share of funding is fair with relation to its population and needs.
I. Monitor any Virginia General Assembly action to resolve issues related to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling affecting forensic science testimony in DUI, drug, and sexual assault cases.
5. OPPOSE LEGISLATION _______________
A. Oppose any changes that would revise the composition of the Richmond Metropolitan Authority Board of Directors from its existing jurisdictional representative structure.
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6. CHARTER CHANGE LEGISLATION
Richmond City Council requests legislation for changes to the Richmond City Charter. The full texts of changes are included in Council Res. #2009-R165. The general purpose and summaries of changes are as follows:
A. Section 4.02. Powers.
Clarifying Council’s authority to appoint its own staff to assist with its functions/duties.
B. Section 5.03. Involvement of Mayor and Council in appointment and removals.
Clarifying Mayor/CAO’s authority to hire/fire/supervise employees applies only to Administrative Personnel, not Council staff.
C. Section 5B.01. Retirement System established
Clarifying Richmond Retirement System Staff are under the direction of the Richmond Retirement Board of Trustees/Executive Director (ED) and that Council is to “provide” for the ED and other employees, as consistent with
current Charter Sections 4.02(d) and 5A.03.
D. Section 5.05 General duties; Mayor
Increase Mayor’s legislative veto power to include any Council Ordinance; remove language regarding Council appointment of members of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (as Code of Virginia already provides governing body this duty); and, housekeeping changes replacing pronouns with the title “Mayor.”
E. Section 13.11 Implementation of stormwater utility
To allow Richmond residential property owners to receive waivers of stormwater utility charges for certain stormwater-related improvements [this would conform to Code of Virginia §15.2.2114 (B)].
CONTACT For more information regarding the legislative proposals/agenda, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5921, or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
or
Jennifer Wicker, Legislative Coordinator, Office of the Mayor at 804.646.0783, or Jennifer.wicker@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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, January 6, 2010
Richmond Slave Trail Commission Public News Conference Canceled
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission public news conference that was scheduled for today has been canceled.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Richmond Slave Trail Commission Public News Conference Canceled
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission public news conference that was scheduled for today has been canceled.
WHEN CANCELED
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
11:30 a.m. - Noon
WHERE Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue Plaza
15th and Main Streets – (In Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND ___________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
# # # #
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Richmond Slave Trail Commission Public News Conference Canceled
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission public news conference that was scheduled for today has been canceled.
WHEN CANCELED
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
11:30 a.m. - Noon
WHERE Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue Plaza
15th and Main Streets – (In Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND ___________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
# # # #
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
STATEMENT BY The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th Dist
"The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is not involved in any way in the lawsuit filed by Sa’ad El-Amin on January 5, 2009 in Richmond Circuit Court against the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The Richmond Slave Trail Commission fully supports the complete determination of the boundaries of the Negro Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom and the proper recognition and memorialization of this sacred site and its remains once determinative boundaries have been established. It is our hope that this can be accomplished through cooperation with the sensitivity and respect that is due to these sacred grounds...."
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
STATEMENT BY
The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District
Regarding the Negro Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom
“The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is not involved in any way in the lawsuit filed by Sa’ad El-Amin on January 5, 2009 in Richmond Circuit Court against the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The Richmond Slave Trail Commission fully supports the complete determination of the boundaries of the Negro Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom and the proper recognition and memorialization of this sacred site and its remains once determinative boundaries have been established. It is our hope that this can be accomplished through cooperation with the sensitivity and respect that is due to these sacred grounds.
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources has and continues to be a great partner in the ongoing projects of the Richmond Slave Trail Commission in Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom Area and we want to stress that they performed the study that was requested of them, which was a preliminary study of the documentary evidence, and that the Virginia Department of Historic Resources has always acknowledged that any hypothesis would have to be tested by archeological means.
The Richmond Slave Trail Commission continues to dialogue with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and appreciates their ongoing consulting services and support as we unearth the rich history of African-Americans.
It is important to emphasize that the burial ground is an important priority along with other important sites which the Richmond Slave Trail Commission is currently developing in that corridor of the City. The Richmond Slave Trail Commission has been working diligently to develop an international heritage route that will also include a National Slavery Museum and state-of-the-art Genealogy Center; commemorative signage and lighting along the Richmond Slave Trail; and a Pavilion to protect the excavation site of the Lumpkin’s Slave Jail and Negro Burial Ground.
Toward this end, we are presently establishing a Foundation so that commemoration of these historic sites can advance and be available as national monuments and as international destinations for the world. It is our hope that this vision, and our design plans and goals will increase the economic vitality of our City and bring a renewed sense of history, culture and pride for all of Richmond’s citizens.
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Our focus remains on the larger picture of respecting and preserving Richmond’s African-American past so that we can move forward in an inclusive way that fully represents the richness and diversity of all our residents.”
BACKGROUND
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has held open public community forum meetings to hear and discuss ideas from Richmond citizens on how to properly memorialize the site of an historic Richmond Negro Burial Grounds located in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond. As a result of years of ongoing discussions at the state, local and federal level, a consensus was reached on August 28, 2008 between the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR), and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to preserve, rededicate and memorialize land identified as an historic Richmond Negro Burial Ground, which was burial ground for free and enslaved Africans during the 1800's.
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
# # # #
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
STATEMENT BY
The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District
Regarding the Negro Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom
“The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is not involved in any way in the lawsuit filed by Sa’ad El-Amin on January 5, 2009 in Richmond Circuit Court against the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The Richmond Slave Trail Commission fully supports the complete determination of the boundaries of the Negro Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom and the proper recognition and memorialization of this sacred site and its remains once determinative boundaries have been established. It is our hope that this can be accomplished through cooperation with the sensitivity and respect that is due to these sacred grounds.
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources has and continues to be a great partner in the ongoing projects of the Richmond Slave Trail Commission in Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom Area and we want to stress that they performed the study that was requested of them, which was a preliminary study of the documentary evidence, and that the Virginia Department of Historic Resources has always acknowledged that any hypothesis would have to be tested by archeological means.
The Richmond Slave Trail Commission continues to dialogue with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and appreciates their ongoing consulting services and support as we unearth the rich history of African-Americans.
It is important to emphasize that the burial ground is an important priority along with other important sites which the Richmond Slave Trail Commission is currently developing in that corridor of the City. The Richmond Slave Trail Commission has been working diligently to develop an international heritage route that will also include a National Slavery Museum and state-of-the-art Genealogy Center; commemorative signage and lighting along the Richmond Slave Trail; and a Pavilion to protect the excavation site of the Lumpkin’s Slave Jail and Negro Burial Ground.
Toward this end, we are presently establishing a Foundation so that commemoration of these historic sites can advance and be available as national monuments and as international destinations for the world. It is our hope that this vision, and our design plans and goals will increase the economic vitality of our City and bring a renewed sense of history, culture and pride for all of Richmond’s citizens.
- More -
Our focus remains on the larger picture of respecting and preserving Richmond’s African-American past so that we can move forward in an inclusive way that fully represents the richness and diversity of all our residents.”
BACKGROUND
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has held open public community forum meetings to hear and discuss ideas from Richmond citizens on how to properly memorialize the site of an historic Richmond Negro Burial Grounds located in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond. As a result of years of ongoing discussions at the state, local and federal level, a consensus was reached on August 28, 2008 between the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR), and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to preserve, rededicate and memorialize land identified as an historic Richmond Negro Burial Ground, which was burial ground for free and enslaved Africans during the 1800's.
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
# # # #
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
Councilman Doug Conner to host Martin Luther King Jr. South Richmond Community Cleanup, District Meeting and Lunch
Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day South Richmond Cleanup on the national Martin Luther King Day of Service. All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to come out and help make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Councilman Doug Conner to host Martin Luther King Jr. South Richmond Community Cleanup, District Meeting and Lunch
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day South Richmond Cleanup on the national Martin Luther King Day of Service. All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to come out and help make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.
The Cleanup will be in conjunction with the Richmond Outreach Center and the Southside Baptist Christian School. A South Central 9th District meeting will follow the event in which District and citywide issues will be presented and discussed.
A hearty lunch will be served (free of charge) for all participants of cleanup or attendees of meeting. Please come out and invite your family friends and neighbors to join you.
The national Martin Luther King Day of Service was federally legislated to encourage Americans to action through volunteer service. The legislation was signed into law on August 23, 1994 by U. S. President William J. Clinton.
WHEN Monday, January 18, 2010
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
SCHEDULE 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond 23224
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Cleanup
10:15 a.m. - Noon South Central 9th District Meeting
Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District,
CONTACT For more information, please call Eli Wong, at 804.233.8288.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Councilman Doug Conner to host Martin Luther King Jr. South Richmond Community Cleanup, District Meeting and Lunch
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilman Doug Conner, South Central 9th District, will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day South Richmond Cleanup on the national Martin Luther King Day of Service. All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to come out and help make Richmond an even better place to live, work, learn, play, visit, and raise a family.
The Cleanup will be in conjunction with the Richmond Outreach Center and the Southside Baptist Christian School. A South Central 9th District meeting will follow the event in which District and citywide issues will be presented and discussed.
A hearty lunch will be served (free of charge) for all participants of cleanup or attendees of meeting. Please come out and invite your family friends and neighbors to join you.
The national Martin Luther King Day of Service was federally legislated to encourage Americans to action through volunteer service. The legislation was signed into law on August 23, 1994 by U. S. President William J. Clinton.
WHEN Monday, January 18, 2010
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
SCHEDULE 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Meet-up at Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond 23224
8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Cleanup
10:15 a.m. - Noon South Central 9th District Meeting
Southside Baptist Christian School
5515 Bryce Lane, Richmond
WHO The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District,
CONTACT For more information, please call Eli Wong, at 804.233.8288.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Richmond Slave Trail Commission to hold Public News Conference
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a public news conference to discuss current Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission developments, including plans for a National Slavery Museum, genealogy center and the historic Negro burial ground. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Richmond Slave Trail Commission to hold Public News Conference
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a public news conference to discuss current Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission developments, including plans for a National Slavery Museum, genealogy center and the historic Negro burial ground. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Wednesday, January 6, 2010
11:30 a.m. - Noon
WHERE Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue Plaza
15th and Main Streets – (In Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Richmond Slave Trail Commission to hold Public News Conference
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a public news conference to discuss current Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission developments, including plans for a National Slavery Museum, genealogy center and the historic Negro burial ground. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Wednesday, January 6, 2010
11:30 a.m. - Noon
WHERE Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue Plaza
15th and Main Streets – (In Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 to help promote awareness of the history and legacy of slavery in Richmond. Recent projects have included:
• Richmond Slave Trail formally designated as Historic Landmark
• Richmond Night Walk established along the Richmond Slave Trail
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of foundation and architectural artifacts in 2008.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
# # # #
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
2010 Schedule of upcoming Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review Taskforce Committee and Subcommittee meetings
The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce will hold the following Committee and Subcommittee meetings:
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
2010 Schedule of upcoming Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review Taskforce Committee and Subcommittee meetings
Meetings open to the public
WHAT The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce will hold the following Committee and Subcommittee meetings:
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Location Richmond Fire Department Administration Building
201 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
Date/Time Thursday, January 7, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 4, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 4, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 1, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
_______________________________________________________________________
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS
Name Process and Procedures
Date/Time Tuesday, January 5, 2010; 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Location Byrd Park Round House – 0 South Boulevard
Name Architectural Guidelines
Date/Time Tuesday, January 5, 2010; 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Location Byrd Park Round House – 0 South Boulevard
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CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND
The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce was established by Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R85-97 on July 13, 2009 to review the process and guidelines of the Richmond Commission of Architectural Review, which is tasked with providing oversight and review regarding the erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of buildings or structures within designated Richmond Historic Districts as to their architectural compatibility with existing historic landmarks, buildings or structures in that district.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
2010 Schedule of upcoming Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review Taskforce Committee and Subcommittee meetings
Meetings open to the public
WHAT The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce will hold the following Committee and Subcommittee meetings:
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Location Richmond Fire Department Administration Building
201 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
Date/Time Thursday, January 7, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 4, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 4, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 1, 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
_______________________________________________________________________
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS
Name Process and Procedures
Date/Time Tuesday, January 5, 2010; 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Location Byrd Park Round House – 0 South Boulevard
Name Architectural Guidelines
Date/Time Tuesday, January 5, 2010; 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Location Byrd Park Round House – 0 South Boulevard
`______________________________________________________________________
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND
The Richmond City Council Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) Taskforce was established by Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R85-97 on July 13, 2009 to review the process and guidelines of the Richmond Commission of Architectural Review, which is tasked with providing oversight and review regarding the erection, reconstruction, alteration or restoration of buildings or structures within designated Richmond Historic Districts as to their architectural compatibility with existing historic landmarks, buildings or structures in that district.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
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.
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