Monday, February 8, 2010

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District – New Location

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 76th consecutive monthly meeting 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

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PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 8 February 2010

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District – New Location

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 76th consecutive monthly meeting 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:

Discussion Agenda ___________________________________________________
• Richmond Real Estate Tax Assessments and Housing Values (Which Decreased sharply in Richmond’s Barton Heights and Highland Park Neighborhoods.)
• Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements for Seniors and People with Disabilities
• Earned Income Tax Credits for Families of Low Income
• Heating Assistance
• Home Mortgage and Foreclosure Preventions

Refreshments _________________________________________________________
Free refreshments will be served

WHEN Saturday, February 13, 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon

WHERE NEW LOCATION - Goal Post Restaurant and Lounge
2400 North Avenue – In the First Floor Conference Hall

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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Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
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Richmond, Virginia 23219
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804.646.5468 (fax)
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www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
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