Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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

The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City 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. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:

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Tuesday, 26 October 2010

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

All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City 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. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:

Planned Agenda

• Update on construction of
New Richmond Public Schools
Oakgrove-Bellmeade Elementary School

• New Richmond Real Estate Tax Payment Schedule
Beginning Calendar Year 2011, our Richmond Real Estate Taxes will be divided into two collections per year instead of all at once. Half payments will be due January 14, 2011 and June 14, 2011.

• Update on curbs, sidewalks and drainage underway, planned and scheduled for the Gateway 6th District

• Richmond Christmas Basketball Camp

• Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements for Seniors and People with Disabilities

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

WHERE Bellmeade Community Center
1800 Lynnhaven Avenue, Richmond, Virginia

WHO
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District

CONTACT
For more information, please contact Lynne Lancaster, Council Liaison, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or lynne.lancaster@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)


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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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