RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 30 September 2011
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson announces Grand Opening of Fifth Street Baptist Church One Stop Resource & Missions Center
Opening Monday, October 3, 2011: Everyone invited and encouraged to attend this historic event
WHAT
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, announces the Grand Opening of the Fifth Street Baptist Church One Stop Resource & Missions Center to be located in the Gateway 6th District. This project was driven by Richmond City Council in order to establish a shared workforce center in the community to assist anyone seeking employment. This event is free and open to the public and everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Center will include the following programming:
• Job Coaching Mentorship
• Job Readiness Workshops
• Computer and Internet Access
• Financial Literacy
• Resume Writing
• Interview Skills
• Link to Community Resources
• Employment Guidance Literature
• Clothes Closet (Dress for Success)
• Food Pantry
The Center will operate Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHEN Monday, 3 October 2011
8:30-9:30 a.m.
WHERE Fifth Street Baptist Church
2800 Third Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23222
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact the Fifth Street Baptist Church, at 804.321.5115' or The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or ellen.robertson@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)
______________________________________
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.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Retirement Reception to be held to honor Daisy Weaver
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Retirement Reception to be held to honor Daisy Weaver
WHAT A retirement reception will be held to honor Daisy Weaver, to recognize her for her many years of government service, which included establishing the administrative operations of a new separate legislative branch of government for Richmond, Virginia while serving in the historic role as the first Richmond City Council Chief of Staff from 2005-2011.
This event may include the attendance of three or more elected Richmond City Council members.
WHEN Friday, 30 September 2011
5:30 p.m-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Hippodrome Theater Mansion
Located to the left of the Hippodrome Theater
528 North 2nd Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (tel) or 804.937.1386 (mobile); or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
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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 Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Retirement Reception to be held to honor Daisy Weaver
WHAT A retirement reception will be held to honor Daisy Weaver, to recognize her for her many years of government service, which included establishing the administrative operations of a new separate legislative branch of government for Richmond, Virginia while serving in the historic role as the first Richmond City Council Chief of Staff from 2005-2011.
This event may include the attendance of three or more elected Richmond City Council members.
WHEN Friday, 30 September 2011
5:30 p.m-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Hippodrome Theater Mansion
Located to the left of the Hippodrome Theater
528 North 2nd Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (tel) or 804.937.1386 (mobile); or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
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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.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Councilwoman Newbille encourages Richmond's East End 7th District residents to attend the 2011 Richmond East End 7th District Health Fair
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Councilwoman Newbille encourages Richmond's East End 7th District residents to attend the 2011 Richmond East End 7th District Health Fair
All Richmond East End 7th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, encourages all Richmond East End 7th District residents to attend the 2011 Richmond East End 7th District Health Fair. This event is free and open to the public. All Richmond East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
The event will include:
• Free Health Information and Screenings
• Free Dental Checks
• Free Refreshments
• Hourly door prizes
• Bon Secours
• Bonnie the Bunny
• Face Painting
• Rock Richmond
The event is sponsored by the Richmond East End 7th District Health and Wellness Initiative, Bon Secours - Richmond Community Hospital, Capital Area Health Network, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Virginia Department of Health Richmond Health District Office, Community Physicians and others.
WHEN Saturday, 24 September 2011
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE 31st Street Baptist Church
823 N. 31st Street
Richmond, Virginia (In Richmond’s East End 7th District)
CONTACT For more information, please contact Barbara Rogers, Lay Minister, 31st Street Baptist Church, at 804.226.1050 (church); or 804.909.0117 (mobile); or, The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, at 804.646.3012; or cynthia.newbille@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 – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Councilwoman Newbille encourages Richmond's East End 7th District residents to attend the 2011 Richmond East End 7th District Health Fair
All Richmond East End 7th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, encourages all Richmond East End 7th District residents to attend the 2011 Richmond East End 7th District Health Fair. This event is free and open to the public. All Richmond East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
The event will include:
• Free Health Information and Screenings
• Free Dental Checks
• Free Refreshments
• Hourly door prizes
• Bon Secours
• Bonnie the Bunny
• Face Painting
• Rock Richmond
The event is sponsored by the Richmond East End 7th District Health and Wellness Initiative, Bon Secours - Richmond Community Hospital, Capital Area Health Network, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Virginia Department of Health Richmond Health District Office, Community Physicians and others.
WHEN Saturday, 24 September 2011
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE 31st Street Baptist Church
823 N. 31st Street
Richmond, Virginia (In Richmond’s East End 7th District)
CONTACT For more information, please contact Barbara Rogers, Lay Minister, 31st Street Baptist Church, at 804.226.1050 (church); or 804.909.0117 (mobile); or, The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, at 804.646.3012; or cynthia.newbille@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, September 21, 2011
Councilman Samuels to hold a meeting in Richmond’s North Central 2nd District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Councilman Samuels to hold a meeting in Richmond’s North Central 2nd District
All Richmond North Central 2nd District residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District will hold a meeting in Richmond's North Central 2nd District. Councilman Samuels 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. These meetings are free and all North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is Free.
The agenda and invited guests for this meeting include:
• Bob Steidel, Director, Richmond Department of Public Utilities
Gas or water renewal updates, stormwater issues and implementation of the Protecting City Trees and Utility Assets – A Joint Richmond Department of Public Utilities and Richmond Department of Public Works project
• “Boulevard” by Mark and Shelli Brady
Presentation of the results of the spring meetings/charettes
• "Robinson Streetscape Plan" by Lee Reynolds and Mark Hill
WHEN Thursday, 22 September 2011
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE Hermitage
1600 Westwood 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; or visit his personal website,
at www.charlesrsamuels.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 – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Councilman Samuels to hold a meeting in Richmond’s North Central 2nd District
All Richmond North Central 2nd District residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District will hold a meeting in Richmond's North Central 2nd District. Councilman Samuels 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. These meetings are free and all North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is Free.
The agenda and invited guests for this meeting include:
• Bob Steidel, Director, Richmond Department of Public Utilities
Gas or water renewal updates, stormwater issues and implementation of the Protecting City Trees and Utility Assets – A Joint Richmond Department of Public Utilities and Richmond Department of Public Works project
• “Boulevard” by Mark and Shelli Brady
Presentation of the results of the spring meetings/charettes
• "Robinson Streetscape Plan" by Lee Reynolds and Mark Hill
WHEN Thursday, 22 September 2011
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE Hermitage
1600 Westwood 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; or visit his personal website,
at www.charlesrsamuels.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 celebrates the selection today of Richmond to serve as the host city for the 2015 Union Cycliste Internationale World Road Cycli
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Richmond City Council celebrates the selection today of Richmond to serve as the host city for the 2015 Union Cycliste Internationale World Road Cycling Championships
WHAT
Richmond City Council celebrates the selection this morning by Union Cycliste Internationale for Richmond, Virginia to host the 2015 Union Cycliste Internationale World Road Cycling Championships. This nine-day event is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Richmond region and to be a financial boon for Richmond-area families and businesses.
Richmond is known for its thriving cycling culture and community that has long been a dedicated advocate and promoter of cycling and Richmond City Council feels this event would be an outstanding and natural fit for our city.
Some examples of Richmond's commitment to cycling include the following;
• Richmond, Virginia was one of the first (and still few) cities in North America to have installed install bike racks on our local public transit bus system. This service is provided at no extra charge to the rider.
• Richmond has a working Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Planning Commission that provides assistance and information to further increase and enhance cycling and walking as viable methods of transportation.
• Richmond has installed bike racks all over the city for cyclists.
• Richmond created a “Share the Road” public information campaign to help promote cycling and protect cyclists.
• In December 2009, Richmond finished the Richmond Riverfront phase of the Virginia Capital Trail, which is the first of three through the city that will make up a 55 mile trail, connecting Richmond to Williamsburg, Virginia.
• Richmond has numerous bike clubs, associations, organizations and teams and a growing number of independent bike retail and service businesses. These include the Richmond Area Bicycling Association that was established in 1973, and CyCor Sports, which, in 1997, was the only U.S. city to send three qualifiers to the 1997 USA National Team Selection Camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
• Richmond has an outstanding history of successfully hosting international cycling events, which include the Tour de Trump, Tour DuPont, CapTech Classic, Xterra World Tour and the Duathlon World Championships.
• Richmond is home to the largest university in the state, Virginia Commonwealth University, which has begun holding an Annual Richmond Bike Week, which showcases cycling in Richmond and include many fun and competitive events.
CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President, Richmond City Council, Councilwoman,
Southwest 4th District, at 804.320.2454 (tel), or Kathy.graziano@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 – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Richmond City Council celebrates the selection today of Richmond to serve as the host city for the 2015 Union Cycliste Internationale World Road Cycling Championships
WHAT
Richmond City Council celebrates the selection this morning by Union Cycliste Internationale for Richmond, Virginia to host the 2015 Union Cycliste Internationale World Road Cycling Championships. This nine-day event is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Richmond region and to be a financial boon for Richmond-area families and businesses.
Richmond is known for its thriving cycling culture and community that has long been a dedicated advocate and promoter of cycling and Richmond City Council feels this event would be an outstanding and natural fit for our city.
Some examples of Richmond's commitment to cycling include the following;
• Richmond, Virginia was one of the first (and still few) cities in North America to have installed install bike racks on our local public transit bus system. This service is provided at no extra charge to the rider.
• Richmond has a working Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Planning Commission that provides assistance and information to further increase and enhance cycling and walking as viable methods of transportation.
• Richmond has installed bike racks all over the city for cyclists.
• Richmond created a “Share the Road” public information campaign to help promote cycling and protect cyclists.
• In December 2009, Richmond finished the Richmond Riverfront phase of the Virginia Capital Trail, which is the first of three through the city that will make up a 55 mile trail, connecting Richmond to Williamsburg, Virginia.
• Richmond has numerous bike clubs, associations, organizations and teams and a growing number of independent bike retail and service businesses. These include the Richmond Area Bicycling Association that was established in 1973, and CyCor Sports, which, in 1997, was the only U.S. city to send three qualifiers to the 1997 USA National Team Selection Camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
• Richmond has an outstanding history of successfully hosting international cycling events, which include the Tour de Trump, Tour DuPont, CapTech Classic, Xterra World Tour and the Duathlon World Championships.
• Richmond is home to the largest university in the state, Virginia Commonwealth University, which has begun holding an Annual Richmond Bike Week, which showcases cycling in Richmond and include many fun and competitive events.
CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President, Richmond City Council, Councilwoman,
Southwest 4th District, at 804.320.2454 (tel), or Kathy.graziano@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.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Councilwoman Newbille invites Richmond Seniors (55-older) and people with disabilities to attend 2011 Richmond Senior Information and Resource Fair
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Councilwoman Newbille invites Richmond Seniors (55-older) and people with disabilities to attend 2011 Richmond Senior Information and Resource Fair
All Richmond East End 7th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, invites Richmond Seniors (55 and older) and people with disabilities to the 2011 Richmond Senior Information and Resource Fair.
Themed “Richmond Seniors Count,” the 2011 Richmond Senior Information and Resource Fair will include important information on many topics including, but not limited to, nutrition programs, health services, housing services and public safety. This event is free and open to the public. All Richmond East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
The Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People (CapUp) agency will provide transportation; those interested in scheduling a ride to the event are to call: 804.646.3012.
WHEN Wednesday, 28 September 2011
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE Robinson Theatre
2903 Q Street, Richmond, Virginia
In Richmond’s East End 7th District
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, at 804.646.3012; or cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com.
The Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People (CapUp) agency will provide transportation; those interested in scheduling a ride to the event are to call: 804.646.3012.
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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 Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Councilwoman Newbille invites Richmond Seniors (55-older) and people with disabilities to attend 2011 Richmond Senior Information and Resource Fair
All Richmond East End 7th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, invites Richmond Seniors (55 and older) and people with disabilities to the 2011 Richmond Senior Information and Resource Fair.
Themed “Richmond Seniors Count,” the 2011 Richmond Senior Information and Resource Fair will include important information on many topics including, but not limited to, nutrition programs, health services, housing services and public safety. This event is free and open to the public. All Richmond East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
The Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People (CapUp) agency will provide transportation; those interested in scheduling a ride to the event are to call: 804.646.3012.
WHEN Wednesday, 28 September 2011
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE Robinson Theatre
2903 Q Street, Richmond, Virginia
In Richmond’s East End 7th District
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, at 804.646.3012; or cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com.
The Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People (CapUp) agency will provide transportation; those interested in scheduling a ride to the event are to call: 804.646.3012.
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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.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Councilwoman Robertson encourages residents to attend upcoming 2011 Richmond Better Housing Coalition Renovation Lending Workshop
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, 19 September 2011
Councilwoman Robertson encourages residents to attend upcoming 2011 Richmond Better Housing Coalition Renovation Lending Workshop
Workshop is free and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, encourages Richmond Residents to attend the upcoming 2011 Richmond Better Housing Coalition Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending Workshop being held on Wednesday. The workshop is free and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
The workshop will provide information on the financial tools needed for the renovation of an old house in a Richmond neighborhood and include:
• Benefits of renovation lending
• How to buy a home in disrepair and fix it up
• Renovation Lending Programs
• How to Qualify for a Mortgage
• Home mortgage financing (including loan programs, credit, cash required, cash sources, etc
• Tax benefits
• Energy Efficiency
• Market Equity
WHEN Wednesday, 21 September 2011
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE Virginia Capital Realty
1106 N. Thompson Street
Richmond, Virginia 23230
WHO Richmond Better Housing Coalition Center for Neighborhood Revitalization
CONTACT For more information and to RSVP, please contact David Herring, at 804.644.0546 x 37; or via email, at d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org
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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 Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, 19 September 2011
Councilwoman Robertson encourages residents to attend upcoming 2011 Richmond Better Housing Coalition Renovation Lending Workshop
Workshop is free and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, encourages Richmond Residents to attend the upcoming 2011 Richmond Better Housing Coalition Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending Workshop being held on Wednesday. The workshop is free and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
The workshop will provide information on the financial tools needed for the renovation of an old house in a Richmond neighborhood and include:
• Benefits of renovation lending
• How to buy a home in disrepair and fix it up
• Renovation Lending Programs
• How to Qualify for a Mortgage
• Home mortgage financing (including loan programs, credit, cash required, cash sources, etc
• Tax benefits
• Energy Efficiency
• Market Equity
WHEN Wednesday, 21 September 2011
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE Virginia Capital Realty
1106 N. Thompson Street
Richmond, Virginia 23230
WHO Richmond Better Housing Coalition Center for Neighborhood Revitalization
CONTACT For more information and to RSVP, please contact David Herring, at 804.644.0546 x 37; or via email, at d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org
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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.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Councilman Conner to hold a special community game show, meeting and dinner - Tuesday, 27 September 2011 - 5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 16 September 2011
Councilman Doug Conner to hold a special community game show, meeting and dinner: Game show to spread awareness of school testing standards for parents; Post Hurricane Irene updates; and, Hull Street Study
All South Central 9th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHAT
The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s South Central 9th District. Councilman Conner typically holds monthly meetings that include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest, special guests, free parking and dinner. (Meetings are typically held on the on the third Tuesday of the month.) The meetings and dinner are free and all South Central 9th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
The format and schedule for this meeting will include the following:
5:00-6:00 p.m.
"Are you Smarter than a Fifth Grader" Game show to spread awareness on
Virginia Standards of Learning Test Standards for parents
6:00-6:15 p.m.
Emergency Services Update regarding 2011 Hurricane Irene
6:15-6:30 p.m.
Hull Street Road Corridor Study Update by LISC
6:30-7:00 p.m.
Richmond South Central Community Dinner
WHEN Tuesday, 27 September 2011
5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m.
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 contact The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District, at 804.233.8288, or doug.conner@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 – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 16 September 2011
Councilman Doug Conner to hold a special community game show, meeting and dinner: Game show to spread awareness of school testing standards for parents; Post Hurricane Irene updates; and, Hull Street Study
All South Central 9th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHAT
The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s South Central 9th District. Councilman Conner typically holds monthly meetings that include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest, special guests, free parking and dinner. (Meetings are typically held on the on the third Tuesday of the month.) The meetings and dinner are free and all South Central 9th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
The format and schedule for this meeting will include the following:
5:00-6:00 p.m.
"Are you Smarter than a Fifth Grader" Game show to spread awareness on
Virginia Standards of Learning Test Standards for parents
6:00-6:15 p.m.
Emergency Services Update regarding 2011 Hurricane Irene
6:15-6:30 p.m.
Hull Street Road Corridor Study Update by LISC
6:30-7:00 p.m.
Richmond South Central Community Dinner
WHEN Tuesday, 27 September 2011
5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m.
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 contact The Honorable Doug Conner, Councilman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th District, at 804.233.8288, or doug.conner@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.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate has temporarily modified Richmond Rehab Tax Abatement Credits procedures to allow Photos a
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate has temporarily modified Richmond Rehab Tax Abatement Credits procedures to allow Photos and/or insurance reports of hurricane damage to be used when applying: For real estate structures significantly damaged (20% or more of value) due to Hurricane Irene
Deadline for use of photos and/or insurance reports is October 31, 2011
WHAT In order to further assist Richmond property owners, the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate has temporarily modified its administrative procedures to allow Richmond applicants to submit supporting documentation such as photographs and insurance reports of damages caused by Hurricane Irene. These can be provided is in lieu of a prior inspection of a property needing to be done before rehab work can start for those applying for Richmond Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Credits.
This is a temporary modification of the procedure that requires properties to be assessed before repairs are done.
The credits are applicable for Richmond real estate structures that sustained significant damages due to Hurricane Irene that resulted in a devaluation of 20 percent or more of the beginning value of the structure before the storm.
This temporary modification will be available now until October 31, 2011.
The Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate has also sent a team of real estate assessors across Richmond to every neighborhood to help evaluate real estate property damages in the city and identify those properties that may qualify for Richmond Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Credits.
For those real estate properties that qualify, the increase in real estate market value caused by rehabilitation/replacement will be credited from taxable real estate assessments for up to ten years. The credit is the difference between the real estate value before the repair work is done and after it is completed.
Many Richmond real estate owners have already been contacted. Those owners who have not been contacted and are interested in finding out if the damages to their property may qualify, are invited to contact the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate, by calling 804.646.7500; or, visiting the website, at www.richmondgov.com/Assessor/RehabilitationOverview.aspx
Some qualifications include:
• Structure has to be 20 or more years old
• Application and assessment have to be made before repair work has started
• Repairs must increases the value of the damaged structure by 20 percent or more for a residential real estate
• Repairs must increases multifamily residential real estate by 40 percent or more.
WHEN Immediately
WHO Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate
CONTACT For more information, please contact the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate, by calling 804.646.7500 or visiting its website, at http://www.richmondgov.com/Assessor/RehabilitationOverview.aspx or picking up an application in person; at: Richmond City Hall, Suite 110, 900 E. Broad, Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate has temporarily modified Richmond Rehab Tax Abatement Credits procedures to allow Photos and/or insurance reports of hurricane damage to be used when applying: For real estate structures significantly damaged (20% or more of value) due to Hurricane Irene
Deadline for use of photos and/or insurance reports is October 31, 2011
WHAT In order to further assist Richmond property owners, the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate has temporarily modified its administrative procedures to allow Richmond applicants to submit supporting documentation such as photographs and insurance reports of damages caused by Hurricane Irene. These can be provided is in lieu of a prior inspection of a property needing to be done before rehab work can start for those applying for Richmond Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Credits.
This is a temporary modification of the procedure that requires properties to be assessed before repairs are done.
The credits are applicable for Richmond real estate structures that sustained significant damages due to Hurricane Irene that resulted in a devaluation of 20 percent or more of the beginning value of the structure before the storm.
This temporary modification will be available now until October 31, 2011.
The Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate has also sent a team of real estate assessors across Richmond to every neighborhood to help evaluate real estate property damages in the city and identify those properties that may qualify for Richmond Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Credits.
For those real estate properties that qualify, the increase in real estate market value caused by rehabilitation/replacement will be credited from taxable real estate assessments for up to ten years. The credit is the difference between the real estate value before the repair work is done and after it is completed.
Many Richmond real estate owners have already been contacted. Those owners who have not been contacted and are interested in finding out if the damages to their property may qualify, are invited to contact the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate, by calling 804.646.7500; or, visiting the website, at www.richmondgov.com/Assessor/RehabilitationOverview.aspx
Some qualifications include:
• Structure has to be 20 or more years old
• Application and assessment have to be made before repair work has started
• Repairs must increases the value of the damaged structure by 20 percent or more for a residential real estate
• Repairs must increases multifamily residential real estate by 40 percent or more.
WHEN Immediately
WHO Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate
CONTACT For more information, please contact the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate, by calling 804.646.7500 or visiting its website, at http://www.richmondgov.com/Assessor/RehabilitationOverview.aspx or picking up an application in person; at: Richmond City Hall, Suite 110, 900 E. Broad, Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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.
Councilwoman Trammell invites families to attend the 2011 Richmond Southside 8th District Summer KidFest this Saturday
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Councilwoman Trammell invites families to attend the 2011 Richmond Southside 8th District Summer KidFest this Saturday
Free event for kids 11 and under, living in the Richmond Southside 8th District
WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council Southside 8th District, invites families to attend the 2011 Richmond Southside 8th District Summer KidFest this Saturday.
The 2011 Richmond Southside 8th District Summer KidFest is for all kids 11 and under, living in the Richmond Southside 8th District and will include:
• Free Food
• Free Games
• Free Prizes
• Free Kid ID Safety Kits
• Free “Touch-a-Truck”
• Special Guest: The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
This event was rescheduled from Saturday, August 27, 2011 due to Hurricane Irene.
WHEN Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
WHERE Ty’s Hauling and Paving, Parking lot
2900 Bells Road
Richmond, Virginia
WHO Partners in this event include:
• Host/Title Sponsor: Ty’s Hauling and Paving
• Supporting Sponsor: Mount Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries
• Participants: Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Richmond Department of Social Services, Richmond Police Department, Richmond Office of the Sheriff, Richmond Ambulance Authority
CONTACT For more information, please contact Loren Glasper, Ty’s Hauling and Paving, at 804.271.5956; or Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Councilwoman Trammell invites families to attend the 2011 Richmond Southside 8th District Summer KidFest this Saturday
Free event for kids 11 and under, living in the Richmond Southside 8th District
WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council Southside 8th District, invites families to attend the 2011 Richmond Southside 8th District Summer KidFest this Saturday.
The 2011 Richmond Southside 8th District Summer KidFest is for all kids 11 and under, living in the Richmond Southside 8th District and will include:
• Free Food
• Free Games
• Free Prizes
• Free Kid ID Safety Kits
• Free “Touch-a-Truck”
• Special Guest: The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
This event was rescheduled from Saturday, August 27, 2011 due to Hurricane Irene.
WHEN Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
WHERE Ty’s Hauling and Paving, Parking lot
2900 Bells Road
Richmond, Virginia
WHO Partners in this event include:
• Host/Title Sponsor: Ty’s Hauling and Paving
• Supporting Sponsor: Mount Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries
• Participants: Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Richmond Department of Social Services, Richmond Police Department, Richmond Office of the Sheriff, Richmond Ambulance Authority
CONTACT For more information, please contact Loren Glasper, Ty’s Hauling and Paving, at 804.271.5956; or Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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, September 14, 2011
Councilwoman Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District
All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests, free parking and a free dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Topics and Guests for her meeting will include:
Topics and Guests
• Bobby Vincent, Jr. Chief of Construction & Inspections
Richmond Department of Public Works
• Richmond Police Department
Capt. Sybil El-Amin, Commander
Richmond Police Department 1st Police Precinct
Capt. Harvey Powers, Commander
Richmond Police Department 2nd Police Precinct
Capt. Jennifer Elflein, Commander
Richmond Police Department 3rd Police Precinct
WHEN Thursday, September 15, 2011
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson Davis Highway - Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District
All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests, free parking and a free dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Topics and Guests for her meeting will include:
Topics and Guests
• Bobby Vincent, Jr. Chief of Construction & Inspections
Richmond Department of Public Works
• Richmond Police Department
Capt. Sybil El-Amin, Commander
Richmond Police Department 1st Police Precinct
Capt. Harvey Powers, Commander
Richmond Police Department 2nd Police Precinct
Capt. Jennifer Elflein, Commander
Richmond Police Department 3rd Police Precinct
WHEN Thursday, September 15, 2011
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson Davis Highway - Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, 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 ____________________________________________________
• Bandy Field Parking Study
• Public Safety Report on the West End 1st District
Richmond Police Department - 3rd Police Precinct
• Questions and Concerns
WHEN Tuesday, 27 September 2011
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School - Auditorium
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in
Richmond’s West End 1st District)
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.
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Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District
Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, 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 ____________________________________________________
• Bandy Field Parking Study
• Public Safety Report on the West End 1st District
Richmond Police Department - 3rd Police Precinct
• Questions and Concerns
WHEN Tuesday, 27 September 2011
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School - Auditorium
211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in
Richmond’s West End 1st District)
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.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Mayor's deception against Richmond City Council
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
A STATEMENT BY
The Honorable E. Martin "Marty" Jewell, Councilman,
Richmond City Council, Central 5th District
Mayor's deception against Richmond City Council
"Richmond City Council, as the governing body of the City of Richmond, has the right and duty to expect and ensure an accurate and honest flow of information from the Mayor’s Administration. As Policymakers, Richmond City Council has the responsibility to establish policies and procedures that facilitates a free flow of timely reports and information that should maximize Council’s deliberations and decision.
Such procedures are sufficiently in place and should never be abrogated without severe penalties. Moreover, it has been of considerable concern for some time that pertinent information regarding city actions has not been shared with most Councilmembers for some time. Examples include:
1. The absence of any recent updates on emergency response plans or access to any plan itself that Richmond City Council and the public should have had to know what to do in case of emergencies, i.e., the latest earthquake and Hurricane Irene.
2. Failure to disclose to most Councilmembers during budget preparations last year and this year that the city was applying for a Choice Neighborhoods $300K planning grant that could bring $30 million of HUD funds to public housing replacement in the East end. The Eastview Initiative was created to enhance the success of this grant application with the probability that the jail construction would in all likelihood be an anchor to this development. Council crafted a budget without this knowledge. HUD denied this application last October. Another application was submitted this year deadline August 8, 2011 with Eastview included, extending to Creighton Court/Nine Mile Road. All this away from the view of a full Council majority.
3. An ongoing effort has been afoot, for some months, to stifle the Richmond City Council Office of the City Auditor. A draft MOU. was crafted (drafted by our Richmond City Attorney and the Richmond CAO) without notification to Council that it would change the current audit protocol, reducing Council authority, giving the CAO sign-off authority, under certain terms and conditions and require the Council Inspector General function to report fraudulent or criminal acts to the police chief (i.e. the CAO) vs. The Commonwealth Attorney and Richmond City Council.
4. And, more recently there appears to be blatant push-back from the Mayor's Administration against departmental audits, stalling tactics are utilized, supervisors are present during employee interviews (intimidation) and failure to follow recommendations (around 50%) has become routine and likely dictated from the top.
5. The big Mayoral announcement of a $60 million RMA deal he splashed in the media is another example of failed communication, collaboration and cooperation. Have any of Councilmembers been briefed on this mega-million dollar deal? Do we know the nature of this “deal” and whether this is good for Richmond and tax-paying citizens? Has Council been asked to give their input?
These are but a few examples of communications failures between council and the Mayor, which has established a pattern. Has an edict gone out by the Mayor to marginalize Richmond City Council?
Sadly, the most egregious example of the above is what appears to be the intentional untruth (lie) told to Richmond City Council on July 28, 2011 to the question “have we gotten the Department of Correction’s approval for this proposed jail design (Tompkins/Ballard)”? Sheriff C.T. Woody answered emphatically, “Yes”. This Councilman then stated that he had, just that day, talked with DOC staffers Ms. Ballard and Mr. Wilson and was informed that while Richmond had been approved in 2009 for a renovated, existing jail, we would be required to secure another review and approval for the new, stand-alone brand new jail.
So the answer was clearly NO. And, while it is possible that the Sheriff may not have been informed of this, we now know that the Mayor’s Chief of Staff Ms. Suzette Denslow knew as early as three days before the vote. Ms. Denslow does not work for herself. She works for the Mayor. It is reasonable to believe that the Mayor and his executive staff knew or should have known that for two months (at least) when Tompkins was selected no one applied for a new review from DOC and would need to do so.
They certainly knew July 28, 2011 the night of the vote, according to a letter from Peter Decker, III, Chairman of DOC Board, dated August 3, 2011. (Please see attached letter). This letter was addressed to both Mayor Jones and President Graziano and not to this day has it been forwarded to Councilmembers by Ms. Graziano. How should this fact be received by Council?
So, it appears that neither the Mayor, who was present, nor Ms. Denslow nor Mrs. Graziano nor any executive staff refuted the sheriff’s misstatement (lie). In fact, CAO Marshall and architect Kessler substantiated the Sheriff’s misstated “yes.” (Lie)
The consequence of this deception caused Council to vote based on false information on two occasions July 28, 2011. One was a vote to delay the vote until September 12, 2011 which would have given Council the opportunity to act on our own Auditor’s advice to get a second legal opinion on the questionable “interpretations” rendered by the Director of Procurement as well as know with certainty, all of the ramifications of voting up millions of taxpayers’ money while a host of questions remain (see attached). The second vote was the well known 7-2 vote to approve the contract which also could have been very different.
Subsequent to the vote on July 28, 2011 media reports indicate the Mayor moved forward and signed a contract with Tompkins/Ballard and indicated that because Council provided full funding of $134.5 million the City would maintain its scheduled start date in December. However, there are indications that the state biennium budget includes no money for any state jail construction for 2012 – 2013.
Therefore, I submit the Following Questions:
1. Is the Mayor asking Council to forgo $29 million dollars of state support for this project?
2. Given that DOC pays the City jail for one deputy for every three isolation and segregation beds, is the Mayor asking us to forgo these funds that will add up to nearly $100 million over the next 50 year life of this new jail?
3. Is the Mayor prepared to show us where he expects the state to provide $30 million plus when we are told that zero dollars were included in the just passed biennium budget for jail construction?
4. Does anyone expect Council to continue to ignore the fact that Ms. Rivers knowingly deflected MBE concerns by confusing discussions about DBE definitions knowing that DBE is a federal term having nothing to do with MBE policies locally?
5. Did the City Administration notice that only one bidder actually followed DOC guidelines in the submission of all proposals?"
CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable E. Martin "Marty" Jewell Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th District, at 804.646.5724; or by email, at marty.jewell@richmondgov.com.
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Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
A STATEMENT BY
The Honorable E. Martin "Marty" Jewell, Councilman,
Richmond City Council, Central 5th District
Mayor's deception against Richmond City Council
"Richmond City Council, as the governing body of the City of Richmond, has the right and duty to expect and ensure an accurate and honest flow of information from the Mayor’s Administration. As Policymakers, Richmond City Council has the responsibility to establish policies and procedures that facilitates a free flow of timely reports and information that should maximize Council’s deliberations and decision.
Such procedures are sufficiently in place and should never be abrogated without severe penalties. Moreover, it has been of considerable concern for some time that pertinent information regarding city actions has not been shared with most Councilmembers for some time. Examples include:
1. The absence of any recent updates on emergency response plans or access to any plan itself that Richmond City Council and the public should have had to know what to do in case of emergencies, i.e., the latest earthquake and Hurricane Irene.
2. Failure to disclose to most Councilmembers during budget preparations last year and this year that the city was applying for a Choice Neighborhoods $300K planning grant that could bring $30 million of HUD funds to public housing replacement in the East end. The Eastview Initiative was created to enhance the success of this grant application with the probability that the jail construction would in all likelihood be an anchor to this development. Council crafted a budget without this knowledge. HUD denied this application last October. Another application was submitted this year deadline August 8, 2011 with Eastview included, extending to Creighton Court/Nine Mile Road. All this away from the view of a full Council majority.
3. An ongoing effort has been afoot, for some months, to stifle the Richmond City Council Office of the City Auditor. A draft MOU. was crafted (drafted by our Richmond City Attorney and the Richmond CAO) without notification to Council that it would change the current audit protocol, reducing Council authority, giving the CAO sign-off authority, under certain terms and conditions and require the Council Inspector General function to report fraudulent or criminal acts to the police chief (i.e. the CAO) vs. The Commonwealth Attorney and Richmond City Council.
4. And, more recently there appears to be blatant push-back from the Mayor's Administration against departmental audits, stalling tactics are utilized, supervisors are present during employee interviews (intimidation) and failure to follow recommendations (around 50%) has become routine and likely dictated from the top.
5. The big Mayoral announcement of a $60 million RMA deal he splashed in the media is another example of failed communication, collaboration and cooperation. Have any of Councilmembers been briefed on this mega-million dollar deal? Do we know the nature of this “deal” and whether this is good for Richmond and tax-paying citizens? Has Council been asked to give their input?
These are but a few examples of communications failures between council and the Mayor, which has established a pattern. Has an edict gone out by the Mayor to marginalize Richmond City Council?
Sadly, the most egregious example of the above is what appears to be the intentional untruth (lie) told to Richmond City Council on July 28, 2011 to the question “have we gotten the Department of Correction’s approval for this proposed jail design (Tompkins/Ballard)”? Sheriff C.T. Woody answered emphatically, “Yes”. This Councilman then stated that he had, just that day, talked with DOC staffers Ms. Ballard and Mr. Wilson and was informed that while Richmond had been approved in 2009 for a renovated, existing jail, we would be required to secure another review and approval for the new, stand-alone brand new jail.
So the answer was clearly NO. And, while it is possible that the Sheriff may not have been informed of this, we now know that the Mayor’s Chief of Staff Ms. Suzette Denslow knew as early as three days before the vote. Ms. Denslow does not work for herself. She works for the Mayor. It is reasonable to believe that the Mayor and his executive staff knew or should have known that for two months (at least) when Tompkins was selected no one applied for a new review from DOC and would need to do so.
They certainly knew July 28, 2011 the night of the vote, according to a letter from Peter Decker, III, Chairman of DOC Board, dated August 3, 2011. (Please see attached letter). This letter was addressed to both Mayor Jones and President Graziano and not to this day has it been forwarded to Councilmembers by Ms. Graziano. How should this fact be received by Council?
So, it appears that neither the Mayor, who was present, nor Ms. Denslow nor Mrs. Graziano nor any executive staff refuted the sheriff’s misstatement (lie). In fact, CAO Marshall and architect Kessler substantiated the Sheriff’s misstated “yes.” (Lie)
The consequence of this deception caused Council to vote based on false information on two occasions July 28, 2011. One was a vote to delay the vote until September 12, 2011 which would have given Council the opportunity to act on our own Auditor’s advice to get a second legal opinion on the questionable “interpretations” rendered by the Director of Procurement as well as know with certainty, all of the ramifications of voting up millions of taxpayers’ money while a host of questions remain (see attached). The second vote was the well known 7-2 vote to approve the contract which also could have been very different.
Subsequent to the vote on July 28, 2011 media reports indicate the Mayor moved forward and signed a contract with Tompkins/Ballard and indicated that because Council provided full funding of $134.5 million the City would maintain its scheduled start date in December. However, there are indications that the state biennium budget includes no money for any state jail construction for 2012 – 2013.
Therefore, I submit the Following Questions:
1. Is the Mayor asking Council to forgo $29 million dollars of state support for this project?
2. Given that DOC pays the City jail for one deputy for every three isolation and segregation beds, is the Mayor asking us to forgo these funds that will add up to nearly $100 million over the next 50 year life of this new jail?
3. Is the Mayor prepared to show us where he expects the state to provide $30 million plus when we are told that zero dollars were included in the just passed biennium budget for jail construction?
4. Does anyone expect Council to continue to ignore the fact that Ms. Rivers knowingly deflected MBE concerns by confusing discussions about DBE definitions knowing that DBE is a federal term having nothing to do with MBE policies locally?
5. Did the City Administration notice that only one bidder actually followed DOC guidelines in the submission of all proposals?"
CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable E. Martin "Marty" Jewell Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th District, at 804.646.5724; or by email, at marty.jewell@richmondgov.com.
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Friday, September 9, 2011
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 9 September 2011
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District
All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests, free parking and a free dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Topics and Guests for her meeting will include:
Topics and Guests
• Bobby Vincent, Jr. Chief of Construction & Inspections
Richmond Department of Public Works
• Richmond Police Department
Capt. Sybil El-Amin, Commander
Richmond Police Department 1st Police Precinct
Capt. Harvey Powers, Commander
Richmond Police Department 2nd Police Precinct
Capt. Jennifer Elflein, Commander
Richmond Police Department 3rd Police Precinct
WHEN Thursday, September 15, 2011
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson Davis Highway - Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@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 – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 9 September 2011
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District
All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests, free parking and a free dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Topics and Guests for her meeting will include:
Topics and Guests
• Bobby Vincent, Jr. Chief of Construction & Inspections
Richmond Department of Public Works
• Richmond Police Department
Capt. Sybil El-Amin, Commander
Richmond Police Department 1st Police Precinct
Capt. Harvey Powers, Commander
Richmond Police Department 2nd Police Precinct
Capt. Jennifer Elflein, Commander
Richmond Police Department 3rd Police Precinct
WHEN Thursday, September 15, 2011
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson Davis Highway - Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@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.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Richmond Rehab Tax Abatement Credits available to real estate owners for structures significantly damaged (20% or more of value) due to Hurricane Iren
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Richmond Rehab Tax Abatement Credits available to real estate owners for structures significantly damaged (20% or more of value) due to Hurricane Irene
Richmond Office of the Assessor of Real Estate visiting neighborhoods and assessing real estate damage: Owners must have property assessed before repairs are done
WHAT The Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate has sent a team of real estate assessors across Richmond to every neighborhood to help evaluate real estate property damages in the city and identify those properties that may qualify for Richmond Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Credits.
For those real estate properties that qualify, the increase in real estate market value caused by rehabilitation/replacement will be credited from taxable real estate assessments for up to ten years. The credit is the difference between the real estate value before the repair work is done and after it is completed.
Many Richmond real estate owners have been contacted. Those owners who have not been contacted and are interested in finding out if the damages to their property may qualify, are asked to contact the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate, by calling 804.646.7500; or, visiting the website, at www.richmondgov.com/Assessor/RehabilitationOverview.aspx
Some qualifications include:
• Structure has to be 20 or more years old
• Application and assessment have to be made before repair work has started
• Repairs must increases the value of the damaged structure by 20 percent or more for a residential real estate
• Repairs must increases multifamily residential real estate by 40 percent or more.
Property owners must apply to the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate and have the property assessed before repairs are done. The application is attached and assessors are standing by to perform on-site assessments of damages.
WHEN Immediately
WHERE Assessments to be done on-site
WHO Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate
CONTACT For more information, please contact the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate, by calling 804.646.7500 or visiting its website, at http://www.richmondgov.com/Assessor/RehabilitationOverview.aspx or picking up an application in person; at: Richmond City Hall, Suite 110, 900 E. Broad, Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
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Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Richmond Rehab Tax Abatement Credits available to real estate owners for structures significantly damaged (20% or more of value) due to Hurricane Irene
Richmond Office of the Assessor of Real Estate visiting neighborhoods and assessing real estate damage: Owners must have property assessed before repairs are done
WHAT The Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate has sent a team of real estate assessors across Richmond to every neighborhood to help evaluate real estate property damages in the city and identify those properties that may qualify for Richmond Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Credits.
For those real estate properties that qualify, the increase in real estate market value caused by rehabilitation/replacement will be credited from taxable real estate assessments for up to ten years. The credit is the difference between the real estate value before the repair work is done and after it is completed.
Many Richmond real estate owners have been contacted. Those owners who have not been contacted and are interested in finding out if the damages to their property may qualify, are asked to contact the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate, by calling 804.646.7500; or, visiting the website, at www.richmondgov.com/Assessor/RehabilitationOverview.aspx
Some qualifications include:
• Structure has to be 20 or more years old
• Application and assessment have to be made before repair work has started
• Repairs must increases the value of the damaged structure by 20 percent or more for a residential real estate
• Repairs must increases multifamily residential real estate by 40 percent or more.
Property owners must apply to the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate and have the property assessed before repairs are done. The application is attached and assessors are standing by to perform on-site assessments of damages.
WHEN Immediately
WHERE Assessments to be done on-site
WHO Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate
CONTACT For more information, please contact the Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate, by calling 804.646.7500 or visiting its website, at http://www.richmondgov.com/Assessor/RehabilitationOverview.aspx or picking up an application in person; at: Richmond City Hall, Suite 110, 900 E. Broad, Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
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Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission to hold meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday 6 September 2011
Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission to hold meeting
Includes information regarding work and ongoing projects
WHAT The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission will hold a meeting. Council's commission generally holds meetings the first Wednesday of each month. These meetings are free and open to the public and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information regarding the Richmond Sister Cities Commission, please visit its website, at http://www.richmondgov.com/CommissionSisterCities/index.aspx
The meeting agendas typically include the following:
• Welcome
• New Business
• Updates
• Committee Reports
• Closing Remarks/Adjournment
WHEN Wednesday, September 7, 2011
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Upcoming meetings dates/times include:
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
(Note: meetings held at: Richmond City Hall – 2nd Floor Large Conference Room; Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street)
WHERE Richmond City Hall – 2nd Floor Large Conference Room
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
WHO The Honorable Bruce Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District; Member, Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Members of the Richmond Sister Cities Commission
CONTACT For more information regarding the Richmond Sister Cities Commission, please contact Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission, at 804.649.0204, or aabac@aabac.org (email)
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
One of Richmond City Council's 60 official boards, task forces and commissions that assist it with providing oversight of certain projects and priorities, the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission was established by Council in 1980 and operates under Council guidelines and by requirements of the Sister Cities International organization, located in Washington, D.C.
An early champion of international relations, Richmond began a relationship with its namesake, Richmond Upon Thames, England, in 1930. In 1956 a formal Sister City concept was established in the United States of America by U. S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Eisenhower's idea called for exchanges between Americans and people in other countries, with a goal of fostering peace, understanding and harmony.
The term “Sister City” is used to express a closeness that is engendered through commonalities between communities. Formal friendships are then established to promote cultural understanding and educational and economic prosperity.
For example, cities linked with Richmond are generally capital cities with comparable populations, notable points of historic interest, and potential opportunities for economic development and trade.
Globally, there are more than 2,400 Sister City partnerships in 134 countries. Nineteen Virginia cities represent approximately 50 of those partnerships. This includes seven in Richmond.
Richmond Sister City Relationships
Richmond currently maintains the following Sister City relationships:
1. Richmond upon Thames, England (Europe)
2. Saitama City, Japan (Asia)
3. Olsztyn, Poland (Eastern Europe)
4. Uijeongbu, South Korea (Asia)
5. Windhoek, Namibia (Africa)
6. Zhengzhou, China (Asia)
7. Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa)
Interest
Throughout the year, Richmond City Council receives requests from citizens and interested cities regarding its Sister Cities Program, which are shared with the Commission.
Recent Sister Cities Activities _____________________________________________________________
Republic of Mali
Richmond’s partnership with Segou is Richmond's city’s newest Sister City relationship. Richmond and Segou became Sister Cities in 2009 following the adoption of Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R99-109, adopted July 27, 2009 that invited Segou to be a formal Sister City of Richmond, and the formalization of the relationship in Richmond on October 12, 2009 with a visiting delegation of dignitaries from Segou.
In April 2010 Richmond was awarded a $115,000 grant from Sister Cities International for a two-year African Sustainability Project that will be used to assist with performing projects in Segou that will assist with addressing sanitation, health, and water issues. On May 10, 2010 Richmond City Council received and welcomed a visiting delegation from the Republic of Mali. The delegation included six members of the country’s government who were in Richmond for the day as part of a government training program sponsored by the Institute for Global Training, USAID in Washington D.C. and were being show state and local government by the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center’s Virginia Institute of Government.
On October 6, 2010 the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission and members of Richmond City Council and the Richmond Government Administration welcomed The Honorable Ousmane K. Simaga, Mayor of Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa); The Honorable Madani Sissoko, Councilman, Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), President of the Segou Sister City Commission; and, a number of additional dignitaries from Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), during its monthly meeting.
Richmond upon Thames
2008 visit from the Mayor and Councilmember's to Richmond; 2007 visit of Mayor and Councilmembers. Coordinated planning and events leading up to Virginia’s 400th-year celebration in 2007.
Zhenghou, China
Continue supporting teacher exchanges and exchanges of art and culture through museums, economic trips to China (conducted by Governor of Virginia with representation from Richmond). A book collection was presented to Richmond citizens from Zhengzhou citizens, which is displayed at the City’s Main Library.
Saitama, Japan
Annual student, academic, sports and cultural exchange programs.
Windhoek, Namibia
August 2007: the U.S. State Department brought a camera crew to Richmond from Windhoek coordinated events. July 2003: Richmond donated a Fire Truck to Windhoek.
Uijeongbu, South Korea
Includes relationships with the Richmond Korean community and business exchange as well as educational and cultural programs.
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission consists of 13 members, of whom at least one is a Councilmember. Commission members are appointed by Richmond City Council for a term consisting of three years and no person appointed is eligible to serve more than two successive terms, although persons appointed to fill vacancies may serve two additional successive terms. Members appointed to the Commission are required to either reside or work in the City of Richmond. Originally comprised of 19 members, in 2009 Richmond Sister Cities Commission (SCC) was lowered to 13 members.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday 6 September 2011
Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission to hold meeting
Includes information regarding work and ongoing projects
WHAT The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission will hold a meeting. Council's commission generally holds meetings the first Wednesday of each month. These meetings are free and open to the public and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information regarding the Richmond Sister Cities Commission, please visit its website, at http://www.richmondgov.com/CommissionSisterCities/index.aspx
The meeting agendas typically include the following:
• Welcome
• New Business
• Updates
• Committee Reports
• Closing Remarks/Adjournment
WHEN Wednesday, September 7, 2011
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Upcoming meetings dates/times include:
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
(Note: meetings held at: Richmond City Hall – 2nd Floor Large Conference Room; Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street)
WHERE Richmond City Hall – 2nd Floor Large Conference Room
Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad Street
WHO The Honorable Bruce Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District; Member, Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission
Members of the Richmond Sister Cities Commission
CONTACT For more information regarding the Richmond Sister Cities Commission, please contact Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission, at 804.649.0204, or aabac@aabac.org (email)
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
One of Richmond City Council's 60 official boards, task forces and commissions that assist it with providing oversight of certain projects and priorities, the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission was established by Council in 1980 and operates under Council guidelines and by requirements of the Sister Cities International organization, located in Washington, D.C.
An early champion of international relations, Richmond began a relationship with its namesake, Richmond Upon Thames, England, in 1930. In 1956 a formal Sister City concept was established in the United States of America by U. S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Eisenhower's idea called for exchanges between Americans and people in other countries, with a goal of fostering peace, understanding and harmony.
The term “Sister City” is used to express a closeness that is engendered through commonalities between communities. Formal friendships are then established to promote cultural understanding and educational and economic prosperity.
For example, cities linked with Richmond are generally capital cities with comparable populations, notable points of historic interest, and potential opportunities for economic development and trade.
Globally, there are more than 2,400 Sister City partnerships in 134 countries. Nineteen Virginia cities represent approximately 50 of those partnerships. This includes seven in Richmond.
Richmond Sister City Relationships
Richmond currently maintains the following Sister City relationships:
1. Richmond upon Thames, England (Europe)
2. Saitama City, Japan (Asia)
3. Olsztyn, Poland (Eastern Europe)
4. Uijeongbu, South Korea (Asia)
5. Windhoek, Namibia (Africa)
6. Zhengzhou, China (Asia)
7. Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa)
Interest
Throughout the year, Richmond City Council receives requests from citizens and interested cities regarding its Sister Cities Program, which are shared with the Commission.
Recent Sister Cities Activities _____________________________________________________________
Republic of Mali
Richmond’s partnership with Segou is Richmond's city’s newest Sister City relationship. Richmond and Segou became Sister Cities in 2009 following the adoption of Richmond City Council Resolution 2009-R99-109, adopted July 27, 2009 that invited Segou to be a formal Sister City of Richmond, and the formalization of the relationship in Richmond on October 12, 2009 with a visiting delegation of dignitaries from Segou.
In April 2010 Richmond was awarded a $115,000 grant from Sister Cities International for a two-year African Sustainability Project that will be used to assist with performing projects in Segou that will assist with addressing sanitation, health, and water issues. On May 10, 2010 Richmond City Council received and welcomed a visiting delegation from the Republic of Mali. The delegation included six members of the country’s government who were in Richmond for the day as part of a government training program sponsored by the Institute for Global Training, USAID in Washington D.C. and were being show state and local government by the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center’s Virginia Institute of Government.
On October 6, 2010 the Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission and members of Richmond City Council and the Richmond Government Administration welcomed The Honorable Ousmane K. Simaga, Mayor of Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa); The Honorable Madani Sissoko, Councilman, Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), President of the Segou Sister City Commission; and, a number of additional dignitaries from Segou, Republic of Mali (Africa), during its monthly meeting.
Richmond upon Thames
2008 visit from the Mayor and Councilmember's to Richmond; 2007 visit of Mayor and Councilmembers. Coordinated planning and events leading up to Virginia’s 400th-year celebration in 2007.
Zhenghou, China
Continue supporting teacher exchanges and exchanges of art and culture through museums, economic trips to China (conducted by Governor of Virginia with representation from Richmond). A book collection was presented to Richmond citizens from Zhengzhou citizens, which is displayed at the City’s Main Library.
Saitama, Japan
Annual student, academic, sports and cultural exchange programs.
Windhoek, Namibia
August 2007: the U.S. State Department brought a camera crew to Richmond from Windhoek coordinated events. July 2003: Richmond donated a Fire Truck to Windhoek.
Uijeongbu, South Korea
Includes relationships with the Richmond Korean community and business exchange as well as educational and cultural programs.
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission consists of 13 members, of whom at least one is a Councilmember. Commission members are appointed by Richmond City Council for a term consisting of three years and no person appointed is eligible to serve more than two successive terms, although persons appointed to fill vacancies may serve two additional successive terms. Members appointed to the Commission are required to either reside or work in the City of Richmond. Originally comprised of 19 members, in 2009 Richmond Sister Cities Commission (SCC) was lowered to 13 members.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for September 2011
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 2 September 2011
Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for September 2011
All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all meetings, which are free and open to the public
WHAT In delivery of its official duties as the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public government meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy.
A summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for the upcoming month is listed below. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added as needed.
Council Official Government Meetings are held on behalf of the "body of Council" and include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Council Public Hearings and Public Information/Events held on an as-needed basis.
All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember elected for their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, or by mail) to learn more; provide input; and/or ask questions.
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.
Parking - Public Transportation, via GRTC, and free street parking around/in the vicinity of Richmond City Hall is available.
Televised - Formal Council meetings are televised live on local PBS TV Station, WVCW and replayed daily at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Access TV Channel 17.
September 2011Richmond City Council Meeting Schedule Summary _____
Tuesday, September 6, 2011; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Council Special Emergency Meeting - For Expedited Consideration of a Resolution Confirming the Richmond Emergency Declaration related to Hurricane Irene (This is to precede the Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE meeting scheduled at this time.)
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency As needed
Tuesday, September 6, 2011; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
This meeting will include discussion regarding 2011 Richmond Voter District Redistricting. Responsible for oversight, monitoring and updating policy regarding Richmond City Council internal operations, Council offices and functions of Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions.
NOTE: Staff to present public comments on Council's Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan that were received at Public Information Meetings held in August and Council may makes changes/updates to the draft plan if desired.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically meets the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Monday, September 12, 2011; 3:00-5:00 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.
NOTE: Staff to present public comments on Council's Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan that were received at Public Information Meetings held in August and Council may makes changes/updates to the draft plan if desired.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
Monday, September 12, 2011; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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 public 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 City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
Thursday, September 15, 2011; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
The Committee is 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 City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Beginning February 2011 meets the third Thursday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m. (Prior to February 2011 the committee met from 4:00-5:30 p.m.)
Monday, September 19, 2011; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
The Committee is 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 Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically meets the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd flr; 900 E. Broad St.
FrequencyTypically meets the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
The Committee is 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 City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 22, 2011; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
The Committee is responsible for reviewing general operations of all city administrative departments, agencies and offices and for making appropriate policy and operational changes and recommendations to increase efficiency and meet community priorities.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Large Conference Room
Frequency Typically meets the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Monday, September 26, 2011; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
This meeting may include discussion regarding the proposed FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget. This meeting is held for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
Monday, September 26, 2011; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
This meeting is held for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for public 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 City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
Member of the
2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ______________________________
PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 339.8393 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)
VICE PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)
North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)
Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)
Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)
East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election
Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)
South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 512,0500 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)
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Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff
Daisy E. Weaver, Council Chief of Staff
804.646.5921 (office tel)
Daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com (email)
MAILING ADDRESS/WEBSITE
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suit 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955
www.council.richmondva.gov (website)
CONTACT For updated meeting information, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
For more information regarding Richmond City Council, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.5345 tel - www.council.richmondva.gov website
______________________________________
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 Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 2 September 2011
Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for September 2011
All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all meetings, which are free and open to the public
WHAT In delivery of its official duties as the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council holds an average of 12 official monthly public government meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy.
A summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for the upcoming month is listed below. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added as needed.
Council Official Government Meetings are held on behalf of the "body of Council" and include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” meetings, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Council Public Hearings and Public Information/Events held on an as-needed basis.
All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember elected for their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, or by mail) to learn more; provide input; and/or ask questions.
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.
Parking - Public Transportation, via GRTC, and free street parking around/in the vicinity of Richmond City Hall is available.
Televised - Formal Council meetings are televised live on local PBS TV Station, WVCW and replayed daily at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Access TV Channel 17.
September 2011Richmond City Council Meeting Schedule Summary _____
Tuesday, September 6, 2011; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Council Special Emergency Meeting - For Expedited Consideration of a Resolution Confirming the Richmond Emergency Declaration related to Hurricane Irene (This is to precede the Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE meeting scheduled at this time.)
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency As needed
Tuesday, September 6, 2011; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
This meeting will include discussion regarding 2011 Richmond Voter District Redistricting. Responsible for oversight, monitoring and updating policy regarding Richmond City Council internal operations, Council offices and functions of Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions.
NOTE: Staff to present public comments on Council's Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan that were received at Public Information Meetings held in August and Council may makes changes/updates to the draft plan if desired.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad Street
Frequency Typically meets the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Monday, September 12, 2011; 3:00-5:00 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.
NOTE: Staff to present public comments on Council's Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan that were received at Public Information Meetings held in August and Council may makes changes/updates to the draft plan if desired.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
Monday, September 12, 2011; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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 public 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 City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
Thursday, September 15, 2011; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE
The Committee is 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 City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Beginning February 2011 meets the third Thursday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m. (Prior to February 2011 the committee met from 4:00-5:30 p.m.)
Monday, September 19, 2011; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
The Committee is 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 Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)
Frequency Typically meets the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
The Committee is responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd flr; 900 E. Broad St.
FrequencyTypically meets the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council
HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEE
The Committee is 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 City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 22, 2011; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
The Committee is responsible for reviewing general operations of all city administrative departments, agencies and offices and for making appropriate policy and operational changes and recommendations to increase efficiency and meet community priorities.
LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Large Conference Room
Frequency Typically meets the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Monday, September 26, 2011; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSION
This meeting may include discussion regarding the proposed FY2012-FY2013 Richmond Biennial Government Budget. This meeting is held for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.
LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)
Monday, September 26, 2011; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSION
This meeting is held for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for public 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 City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.
Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)
Member of the
2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ______________________________
PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 339.8393 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)
VICE PRESIDENT (2011-2012)
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)
North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)
Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)
Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)
East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election
Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)
South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 512,0500 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)
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Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff
Daisy E. Weaver, Council Chief of Staff
804.646.5921 (office tel)
Daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com (email)
MAILING ADDRESS/WEBSITE
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suit 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955
www.council.richmondva.gov (website)
CONTACT For updated meeting information, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.
For more information regarding Richmond City Council, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.5345 tel - www.council.richmondva.gov website
______________________________________
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.
Councilwoman Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 2 September 2011
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 Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a community meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is part of the 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:
Agenda
• You are needed!
- “The Law of a Few – 20% of the people do 80% of the work!”
- We need 20% of the Gateway 6th District to come together and stand up for a better community and accomplish our goals - from reducing crime to building more respectful youth.
- Are YOU part of the 20% that will make this happen?
If so, YOU are needed.
• Emergency Preparedness: What else should City Government Do?
• Dove Court Redevelopment Strategy discussed
• City right-of-way on First Avenue
• Cannon Creek Greenway
WHEN Saturday, 10 September 2011
10:00 a.m.-Noon
WHERE 5th Street Baptist Church
2800 3rd Avenue (Grace Center)
Richmond, Virginia 23222
(Enter Through Victor Street)
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@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)
______________________________________
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 Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 2 September 2011
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 Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a community meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is part of the 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:
Agenda
• You are needed!
- “The Law of a Few – 20% of the people do 80% of the work!”
- We need 20% of the Gateway 6th District to come together and stand up for a better community and accomplish our goals - from reducing crime to building more respectful youth.
- Are YOU part of the 20% that will make this happen?
If so, YOU are needed.
• Emergency Preparedness: What else should City Government Do?
• Dove Court Redevelopment Strategy discussed
• City right-of-way on First Avenue
• Cannon Creek Greenway
WHEN Saturday, 10 September 2011
10:00 a.m.-Noon
WHERE 5th Street Baptist Church
2800 3rd Avenue (Grace Center)
Richmond, Virginia 23222
(Enter Through Victor Street)
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)
- E N D -
______________________________________
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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