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, 24 September 2012
Councilwoman Robertson invites community to the 2012 Richmond Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center Master Plan Unveiling and Festival
To include Food, Music, Entertainment, Moon Bounces and Awards
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, invites the entire community to join her, The Honorable Jennifer L. McClellan, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates, 71st Voter District, members of the Richmond Mayor's Office, community leaders, neighbors, businesses and the media to the 2012 Richmond Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center Master Plan Unveiling and Festival.
Upcoming plans for the Plaza include an outdoor theatre/stage, walking trail and fitness station, and splash pad. This event is free and open to the public and everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. The event will include:
• 2012 Richmond Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center Master Plan Unveiling
• Food
• Music
• Entertainment
• Children's Moon Bounce Inflatables
• Awards
• Announcements of community improvements to the Highland Park Neighborhood. (Including hundreds of volunteer hours and thousands of dollars invested. Millions of dollars in property development, infrastructure and traffic engineering improvements and redevelopment of the nearby Richmond Cannon Creek Greenway Bicycle & Pedestrian Trail.
WHEN Thursday, September 27, 2012
5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities
Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center
3300 First Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23231
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
The Honorable Jennifer L. McClellan
Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates, 71st Voter District
Members of the Richmond Mayor's Office
Community leaders, Neighbors, Businesses, Media
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)
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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Macro Subcommittee 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, 18 September 2012
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Macro Subcommittee to hold meeting
All residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Macro Subcommittee, which focuses on long range transit planning issues, will hold a meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
This Subcommittee is a function of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force, whose purpose is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System.
WHEN Tuesday, September 25, 2012
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (RMCVB) Offices
401 North 3rd Street, 2nd floor - Richmond, VA 23219
Located inside the Greater Richmond Convention Center at the Corner of 3rd & Marshall Streets on the 2nd floor. Parking available in the Greater Richmond Convention Center parking garage located at 3rd & Marshall Streets. Once you have parked, exit the garage and cross Marshall Street. Enter the Exhibit Hall building at the corner of 3rd & Marshall Streets. Take elevator to the 2nd floor. The RMCVB’s offices are to the right.
WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, Liaison, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, at 804.646.5935; or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com.
Background ________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force on September 27, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2010-173-166.
The objective of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to provide a report to Council within in a year of its first meeting which recommends the following:
1. Any legislation, plans, policies, and programs that promote efficient mass transit in the city;
2. Economic development, economic growth, employment and tourism strategies that include public transportation; and,
3. Public relations and education programs to increase public use of mass transit.
4. The Task Force shall also work with interested private organizations to improve the service and efficiency of the GRTC.
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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, 18 September 2012
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Macro Subcommittee to hold meeting
All residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force Macro Subcommittee, which focuses on long range transit planning issues, will hold a meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
This Subcommittee is a function of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force, whose purpose is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System.
WHEN Tuesday, September 25, 2012
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau (RMCVB) Offices
401 North 3rd Street, 2nd floor - Richmond, VA 23219
Located inside the Greater Richmond Convention Center at the Corner of 3rd & Marshall Streets on the 2nd floor. Parking available in the Greater Richmond Convention Center parking garage located at 3rd & Marshall Streets. Once you have parked, exit the garage and cross Marshall Street. Enter the Exhibit Hall building at the corner of 3rd & Marshall Streets. Take elevator to the 2nd floor. The RMCVB’s offices are to the right.
WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, Liaison, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, at 804.646.5935; or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com.
Background ________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force on September 27, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2010-173-166.
The objective of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to provide a report to Council within in a year of its first meeting which recommends the following:
1. Any legislation, plans, policies, and programs that promote efficient mass transit in the city;
2. Economic development, economic growth, employment and tourism strategies that include public transportation; and,
3. Public relations and education programs to increase public use of mass transit.
4. The Task Force shall also work with interested private organizations to improve the service and efficiency of the GRTC.
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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 14, 2012
Richmond City Council Annual Work Retreat Meeting to be held: FY 2014 Richmond Government Budget and 2013 Richmond Legislative Proposals for the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session
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, 14 September 2012
Richmond City Council Annual Work Retreat Meeting to be held: FY 2014 Richmond Government Budget and 2013 Richmond Legislative Proposals for the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session
Meeting for review, discussion and planning
WHAT Richmond City Council will hold its Annual Work Retreat Meeting. The meeting includes members of Richmond City Council, the Richmond Office of the Mayor and the Richmond Government Administration. This meeting is a time to set priorities, review, and plan for the future. This year, the meeting will focus on the upcoming the Fiscal Year 2014 Richmond Government Budget and 2013 Richmond Legislative Proposals for the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session. The meeting is open to the public and all Richmond Residents are invited are encouraged to attend.
WHEN Monday, 1 October 2012
3:00-7:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department Training Academy, Auditorium
1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside)
(1 Block west of Brook Road – Near Virginia Union University)
WHO The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council
Richmond Office of the Mayor/Richmond Government Administration
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 (office); 804.937.1386 (mobile); or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
BACKGROUND ______________________________________________________________________
Richmond Biennial Government Budget
We, as Americans, pool our resources in order to own and operate our citizen-run government.
As the local governing body of Richmond, Virginia, Richmond City Council represents us in establishing the local laws and government services we want; sets their priority/investment levels; and, identifies ways to help pay for them.
Funding for our services/enforcement of laws comes from state, federal and local sources, including fees/taxes (like the Richmond Real Estate Tax.)
In order to set the investments levels we want, each year Richmond City Council establishes an official Richmond Government Budget.
Examples of some of our investments in local government include the oversight, management and delivery of such things as clean/safe drinking water, streets, sidewalks and parks; trash/sewage removal; police/firefighting/courts/rescue; and, educating our children.
Council’s budget deliberations begin each August and intensify the following year, culminating in nearly 20 public meetings from March through May. The process includes the Mayor of Richmond submitting a proposal to Council, which amends it to establish an official budget.
Richmond’s government operates on a two-year fiscal plan (budget) that is amended every year. The Richmond Government Budget takes the form of Ordinances that are approved by Council each May for an upcoming Fiscal Year, which runs from July 1 to June 30 annually. It is important to note that, during the year, the budget may be (and typically is) amended and/or updated as needed by Council.
The current FY 2013 Richmond Government Budget, established by Richmond City Council on May 14, 2012, is $1,429,628,466. The budget is effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
2013 Richmond Legislative Proposals
for the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session
Each year Richmond City Council and the Mayor of Richmond work together to establish legislative proposals for the upcoming session of the Virginia General Assembly. These proposals are subsequently established in a resolution and an annual Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit is held.
Richmond City Council ______________________________________________________________
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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______________________________________
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
Friday, 14 September 2012
Richmond City Council Annual Work Retreat Meeting to be held: FY 2014 Richmond Government Budget and 2013 Richmond Legislative Proposals for the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session
Meeting for review, discussion and planning
WHAT Richmond City Council will hold its Annual Work Retreat Meeting. The meeting includes members of Richmond City Council, the Richmond Office of the Mayor and the Richmond Government Administration. This meeting is a time to set priorities, review, and plan for the future. This year, the meeting will focus on the upcoming the Fiscal Year 2014 Richmond Government Budget and 2013 Richmond Legislative Proposals for the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session. The meeting is open to the public and all Richmond Residents are invited are encouraged to attend.
WHEN Monday, 1 October 2012
3:00-7:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department Training Academy, Auditorium
1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside)
(1 Block west of Brook Road – Near Virginia Union University)
WHO The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council
Richmond Office of the Mayor/Richmond Government Administration
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 (office); 804.937.1386 (mobile); or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
BACKGROUND ______________________________________________________________________
Richmond Biennial Government Budget
We, as Americans, pool our resources in order to own and operate our citizen-run government.
As the local governing body of Richmond, Virginia, Richmond City Council represents us in establishing the local laws and government services we want; sets their priority/investment levels; and, identifies ways to help pay for them.
Funding for our services/enforcement of laws comes from state, federal and local sources, including fees/taxes (like the Richmond Real Estate Tax.)
In order to set the investments levels we want, each year Richmond City Council establishes an official Richmond Government Budget.
Examples of some of our investments in local government include the oversight, management and delivery of such things as clean/safe drinking water, streets, sidewalks and parks; trash/sewage removal; police/firefighting/courts/rescue; and, educating our children.
Council’s budget deliberations begin each August and intensify the following year, culminating in nearly 20 public meetings from March through May. The process includes the Mayor of Richmond submitting a proposal to Council, which amends it to establish an official budget.
Richmond’s government operates on a two-year fiscal plan (budget) that is amended every year. The Richmond Government Budget takes the form of Ordinances that are approved by Council each May for an upcoming Fiscal Year, which runs from July 1 to June 30 annually. It is important to note that, during the year, the budget may be (and typically is) amended and/or updated as needed by Council.
The current FY 2013 Richmond Government Budget, established by Richmond City Council on May 14, 2012, is $1,429,628,466. The budget is effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
2013 Richmond Legislative Proposals
for the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session
Each year Richmond City Council and the Mayor of Richmond work together to establish legislative proposals for the upcoming session of the Virginia General Assembly. These proposals are subsequently established in a resolution and an annual Richmond-Virginia General Assembly Legislative Summit is held.
Richmond City Council ______________________________________________________________
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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______________________________________
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 7, 2012
Free Tours: C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus coming to Richmond
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, 7 September 2012
Free Tours: C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus coming to Richmond
Greater-Richmond Community invited to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus, sponsored by the non-profit Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) , is coming to the Richmond-area and all area residents are invited and encouraged to come out to tour the bus and learn more about our government process in the United States of America.
The Bus introduces students, teachers and the public to C-SPAN and the C-SPAN Video Library, which is an archive featuring more than 190,000 hours of government related process and programming, dating back to 1987.
To learn more about C-SPAN's Campaign 2012 Bus, please visit it on the web, at www.c-span.org/bus, Note: This will be an educational event that will not include any on-air production.
WHEN/ Tuesday, September 11, 2012
WHERE
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Henrico County Public Schools - J.R. Tucker High School
2910 N. Parham Road, Henrico, Virginia 23294
12:30-2:30 p.m.
University of Richmond
27 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, Virginia 23173
Info For more information, please contact Jessica Lindquist, Marketing
Representative, C-SPAN Networks; at, 202.626.3415 1(tel); 240.328.8497 (m)
BACKGROUND
Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, or C-SPAN, is a non-profit independent American cable television network that produces and provides government, political, policy and public event programming through three TV channels, websites and a radio station.
C-SPAN is an independent organization that is funded by a small fee paid by cable and satellite affiliates.
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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
Friday, 7 September 2012
Free Tours: C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus coming to Richmond
Greater-Richmond Community invited to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus, sponsored by the non-profit Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) , is coming to the Richmond-area and all area residents are invited and encouraged to come out to tour the bus and learn more about our government process in the United States of America.
The Bus introduces students, teachers and the public to C-SPAN and the C-SPAN Video Library, which is an archive featuring more than 190,000 hours of government related process and programming, dating back to 1987.
To learn more about C-SPAN's Campaign 2012 Bus, please visit it on the web, at www.c-span.org/bus, Note: This will be an educational event that will not include any on-air production.
WHEN/ Tuesday, September 11, 2012
WHERE
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Henrico County Public Schools - J.R. Tucker High School
2910 N. Parham Road, Henrico, Virginia 23294
12:30-2:30 p.m.
University of Richmond
27 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, Virginia 23173
Info For more information, please contact Jessica Lindquist, Marketing
Representative, C-SPAN Networks; at, 202.626.3415 1(tel); 240.328.8497 (m)
BACKGROUND
Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, or C-SPAN, is a non-profit independent American cable television network that produces and provides government, political, policy and public event programming through three TV channels, websites and a radio station.
C-SPAN is an independent organization that is funded by a small fee paid by cable and satellite affiliates.
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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.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites Richmond Residents to the Bellemeade Street and Stream Community Cleanup
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, 4 September 2012
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites Richmond Residents to the Bellemeade Street and Stream Community Cleanup
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, invites all Richmond Residents to come out and volunteer to help with the Bellemeade Street and Stream Community Cleanup, being held Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. This event is being held by the James River Association.
All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to come out to help clean up trash and debris to help make the Bellemeade area of Richmond an even better and cleaner place to live, work, learn, love, play, visit, and raise a family.
Volunteers are reminded to wear sturdy shoes or boots and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Work gloves, trash bags, grabbers will be provided.
WHEN Saturday, September 15, 2012
9:00 a.m. - Noon
SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m.
Meet-up at the park entrance located at Mineffe and Gunn Streets.
WHERE Meet at park entrance located at Mineffe and Gunn Streets
Richmond, Virginia
WHO Being held by the James River Association
CONTACT For more information, please contact Amber Ellis, James River Association, at 804.788.8811 (tel); or, aellis@jrava.org (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
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites Richmond Residents to the Bellemeade Street and Stream Community Cleanup
Entire Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, invites all Richmond Residents to come out and volunteer to help with the Bellemeade Street and Stream Community Cleanup, being held Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. This event is being held by the James River Association.
All individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations are invited to come out to help clean up trash and debris to help make the Bellemeade area of Richmond an even better and cleaner place to live, work, learn, love, play, visit, and raise a family.
Volunteers are reminded to wear sturdy shoes or boots and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Work gloves, trash bags, grabbers will be provided.
WHEN Saturday, September 15, 2012
9:00 a.m. - Noon
SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m.
Meet-up at the park entrance located at Mineffe and Gunn Streets.
WHERE Meet at park entrance located at Mineffe and Gunn Streets
Richmond, Virginia
WHO Being held by the James River Association
CONTACT For more information, please contact Amber Ellis, James River Association, at 804.788.8811 (tel); or, aellis@jrava.org (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 GRTC and Transit Study Task Force 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, 4 September 2012
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to hold meeting
All residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force will hold a meeting. The purpose of the Task Force is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Thursday, September 13, 2012
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Department of Economic Development
Richmond Main Street Train Station - 3rd Floor Conference Room
1500 East Main Street; Richmond, Virginia 23219
(PARKING: Free parking is available on the west side of the building by using the Franklin Street Entrance and using the lot below the Interstate. When facing the Train Station from the Franklin Street Entrance, make a right and park towards the Clock Tower end. When facing the building from the parking lot, the entrance door to the Richmond Department of Economic Development is located on the right of the building.)
WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, at 804.646.5935;
or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com.
Background ____________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force on September 27, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2010-173-166.
The objective of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to provide a report to Council within in a year of its first meeting which recommends the following:
1. Any legislation, plans, policies, and programs that promote efficient mass transit in the city;
2. Economic development, economic growth, employment and tourism strategies that include public transportation; and,
3. Public relations and education programs to increase public use of mass transit.
4. The Task Force shall also work with interested private organizations to improve the service and efficiency of the GRTC.
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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)
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MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council – 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, 4 September 2012
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to hold meeting
All residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force will hold a meeting. The purpose of the Task Force is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Thursday, September 13, 2012
4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Department of Economic Development
Richmond Main Street Train Station - 3rd Floor Conference Room
1500 East Main Street; Richmond, Virginia 23219
(PARKING: Free parking is available on the west side of the building by using the Franklin Street Entrance and using the lot below the Interstate. When facing the Train Station from the Franklin Street Entrance, make a right and park towards the Clock Tower end. When facing the building from the parking lot, the entrance door to the Richmond Department of Economic Development is located on the right of the building.)
WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, at 804.646.5935;
or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com.
Background ____________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force
Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force on September 27, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2010-173-166.
The objective of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to provide a report to Council within in a year of its first meeting which recommends the following:
1. Any legislation, plans, policies, and programs that promote efficient mass transit in the city;
2. Economic development, economic growth, employment and tourism strategies that include public transportation; and,
3. Public relations and education programs to increase public use of mass transit.
4. The Task Force shall also work with interested private organizations to improve the service and efficiency of the GRTC.
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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 Green City 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, 4 September 2012
Richmond City Council Green City Commission to hold meeting
Commission providing expertise and information to support Richmond sustainability efforts
WHAT The Richmond City Council Green City Commission will hold an official meeting. This meeting is free and open to the public and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The draft agenda for this meeting includes the following:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of May 14, 2012 Meeting Minutes
III. Revisit mission:
• Provide expertise and information to the City to support the sustainability efforts of the City (including but not limited to “RVA green, A Roadmap to Sustainability”)
• Consult with the state government and other local governments with regard to such governments’ sustainability efforts and methods
• recommend changes to the Code of Laws of the City of Richmond (including the City’s zoning regulations and building codes), the Code of Virginia and other laws as necessary to implement sustainable methods in the City of Richmond
IV. James Jackson requests Stanley Coston represent him
V. Sub-Committee structure
VI. Sub-Committee positions (still to assign Jackson’s rep Coston)
a. Economic Development: KC
b. Energy: Patrick Farley
c. Environment: Amber Foster, Mark Brandon
d. Open Space: Chris Early, Dan Slone
e. Transportation: Jim Robb, Michael Cross
VII. Mark Olinger
VIII. RVA Green Sustainability Plan Next Steps
IX. Committee Reports due Oct. 29, 2012
X. Adjourn- Next Meeting November 12, 2012, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
WHEN Monday, September 17, 2012
1:00-2:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development
Richmond Main Street Station - 3rd Floor Conference Room
1500 East Main Street, 3rd Floor; Richmond, Virginia 23219
(Free parking is located on the West side of Richmond Main Street Station in a gravel lot below the interstate and, when looking at the building, the entrance is the far left door.)
WHO Members of the Richmond City Council Green City Commission
CONTACT For more information please contact K.C. McGurren, Chairman, Richmond City Council Green City Commission, at 804.212.1895 (tel); 804.225.9843 (office); or kc.mcgurren@earthcraftvirginia.org (email)
Background ____________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Green City Commission
Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council Green City Commission on October 26, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2009-175-185. The purpose of the Richmond City Council Green City Commission is to assist Richmond citizens by providing expertise and information in support of Richmond sustainability efforts.
The Richmond City Council Green City Commission consists of nine members, seven appointed by Richmond City Council and two by the Mayor, one of whom shall be the director of a department of City government or such director’s designee. Richmond City Council Green City Commission members appointed to date include:
• K. C. McGurren, Chairman (Executive Director, EarthCraft Virginia)
• Amber K. Foster, Vice Chairman
• James Jackson
• Mark Brandon (Sustainability consultant, Greener Results Consulting)
• R. Michael Cross, Chairman Green Building Committee
(Principal Architect, R. Michael Cross Design Group)
• Chris Earley, Chairman, Storm Water Management Committee
(Principal, Greening Urban, LLC)
• James D. Robb (Environmental Coordinator/Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, St. Catherine’s School)
• Daniel K. Slone (Partner, McGuireWoods LLP)
Richmond government boards, commissions, committees and task forces _________________
Critical to the foundation of our citizen-run government, Richmond City Council regularly establishes and/or appoints members to serve on local Richmond and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces to assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services.
Appointed public bodies provide additional intellectual assistance on subjects that shape the quality of our lives, neighborhoods and city and increase our government openness, inclusion and transparency. Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to serve.
Service on these entities provides residents with additional opportunities to participate in and learn more about their government and to provide their education, experience, skills and abilities in service of their community. Time commitments vary from a few hours a year, up to 20 hours a month. Appointments are made throughout the year as vacancies occur and new entities are created and meeting times, dates, locations and frequency are scheduled as needed. Individual requirements for appointment consideration are different for each entity, which range from advisory to policy to governing.
Richmond City Council currently appoints members to 55 local and regional public bodies; most of which are volunteer/non-paid positions. In addition, Council appoints members to five (5) non-governmental organizations and one (1) federal government entity; for an estimated 61 entities (as of 3.1.2012/please check for updated entities). Oversight is provided by one of the six Richmond City Council Standing Committees an entity is assigned to.
Appointed terms include project-oriented ones that exist for a few months and more long-term ones that last up to three years (unless otherwise specified and/or service may be longer if a new appointment has not been made and the incumbent is willing to continue service until that time.) Incumbents may be considered for reappointment (as appropriate/allowed) at the conclusion of their term and generally may serve up to two successive full terms. (Note: It is possible for a person to be appointed to serve to fill a remainder of a partial unexpired term then be appointed twice more to serve two subsequent successive terms).
Some relevant laws covering appointments include the following:
Richmond Code of Laws:
Section 2-836 Eligibility of members to succeed themselves;
terms of members.
(a) Notwithstanding any possible section in this Code to the contrary, no citizen member of a board or commission, other than persons appointed by the council to serve as members of the Capital Region Airport Commission (chapter 380, Acts of Assembly 1980) or the Greater Richmond Transit Company, shall be appointed to more than two successive full terms on a board or commission; provided, however, the members of the Monroe Park Advisory council and the Highway Safety Commission may serve up to three successive full terms and provided, however, a person appointed to fill a vacancy (that is, an unexpired term) may serve two successive full terms upon completion of the unexpired term for which the person has been appointed. However, this subsection shall not apply to governmental authorities created by the city.
(b) Unless otherwise specified by general law, ordinance or resolution, the term of office for the members of any board, commission, or committee the members of which are appointed by the council shall be three years.
Citizens interested in being appointed to serve as a member of a local Richmond or regional public government body or non-government organization, that Richmond City Council appoints members to, are invited to review the descriptions, purposes and individual membership requirements and vacancies and apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
CONTACT For more information and/or updated list, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955; or visit - http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx
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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, 4 September 2012
Richmond City Council Green City Commission to hold meeting
Commission providing expertise and information to support Richmond sustainability efforts
WHAT The Richmond City Council Green City Commission will hold an official meeting. This meeting is free and open to the public and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The draft agenda for this meeting includes the following:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of May 14, 2012 Meeting Minutes
III. Revisit mission:
• Provide expertise and information to the City to support the sustainability efforts of the City (including but not limited to “RVA green, A Roadmap to Sustainability”)
• Consult with the state government and other local governments with regard to such governments’ sustainability efforts and methods
• recommend changes to the Code of Laws of the City of Richmond (including the City’s zoning regulations and building codes), the Code of Virginia and other laws as necessary to implement sustainable methods in the City of Richmond
IV. James Jackson requests Stanley Coston represent him
V. Sub-Committee structure
VI. Sub-Committee positions (still to assign Jackson’s rep Coston)
a. Economic Development: KC
b. Energy: Patrick Farley
c. Environment: Amber Foster, Mark Brandon
d. Open Space: Chris Early, Dan Slone
e. Transportation: Jim Robb, Michael Cross
VII. Mark Olinger
VIII. RVA Green Sustainability Plan Next Steps
IX. Committee Reports due Oct. 29, 2012
X. Adjourn- Next Meeting November 12, 2012, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
WHEN Monday, September 17, 2012
1:00-2:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development
Richmond Main Street Station - 3rd Floor Conference Room
1500 East Main Street, 3rd Floor; Richmond, Virginia 23219
(Free parking is located on the West side of Richmond Main Street Station in a gravel lot below the interstate and, when looking at the building, the entrance is the far left door.)
WHO Members of the Richmond City Council Green City Commission
CONTACT For more information please contact K.C. McGurren, Chairman, Richmond City Council Green City Commission, at 804.212.1895 (tel); 804.225.9843 (office); or kc.mcgurren@earthcraftvirginia.org (email)
Background ____________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Green City Commission
Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council Green City Commission on October 26, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2009-175-185. The purpose of the Richmond City Council Green City Commission is to assist Richmond citizens by providing expertise and information in support of Richmond sustainability efforts.
The Richmond City Council Green City Commission consists of nine members, seven appointed by Richmond City Council and two by the Mayor, one of whom shall be the director of a department of City government or such director’s designee. Richmond City Council Green City Commission members appointed to date include:
• K. C. McGurren, Chairman (Executive Director, EarthCraft Virginia)
• Amber K. Foster, Vice Chairman
• James Jackson
• Mark Brandon (Sustainability consultant, Greener Results Consulting)
• R. Michael Cross, Chairman Green Building Committee
(Principal Architect, R. Michael Cross Design Group)
• Chris Earley, Chairman, Storm Water Management Committee
(Principal, Greening Urban, LLC)
• James D. Robb (Environmental Coordinator/Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, St. Catherine’s School)
• Daniel K. Slone (Partner, McGuireWoods LLP)
Richmond government boards, commissions, committees and task forces _________________
Critical to the foundation of our citizen-run government, Richmond City Council regularly establishes and/or appoints members to serve on local Richmond and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces to assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services.
Appointed public bodies provide additional intellectual assistance on subjects that shape the quality of our lives, neighborhoods and city and increase our government openness, inclusion and transparency. Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to serve.
Service on these entities provides residents with additional opportunities to participate in and learn more about their government and to provide their education, experience, skills and abilities in service of their community. Time commitments vary from a few hours a year, up to 20 hours a month. Appointments are made throughout the year as vacancies occur and new entities are created and meeting times, dates, locations and frequency are scheduled as needed. Individual requirements for appointment consideration are different for each entity, which range from advisory to policy to governing.
Richmond City Council currently appoints members to 55 local and regional public bodies; most of which are volunteer/non-paid positions. In addition, Council appoints members to five (5) non-governmental organizations and one (1) federal government entity; for an estimated 61 entities (as of 3.1.2012/please check for updated entities). Oversight is provided by one of the six Richmond City Council Standing Committees an entity is assigned to.
Appointed terms include project-oriented ones that exist for a few months and more long-term ones that last up to three years (unless otherwise specified and/or service may be longer if a new appointment has not been made and the incumbent is willing to continue service until that time.) Incumbents may be considered for reappointment (as appropriate/allowed) at the conclusion of their term and generally may serve up to two successive full terms. (Note: It is possible for a person to be appointed to serve to fill a remainder of a partial unexpired term then be appointed twice more to serve two subsequent successive terms).
Some relevant laws covering appointments include the following:
Richmond Code of Laws:
Section 2-836 Eligibility of members to succeed themselves;
terms of members.
(a) Notwithstanding any possible section in this Code to the contrary, no citizen member of a board or commission, other than persons appointed by the council to serve as members of the Capital Region Airport Commission (chapter 380, Acts of Assembly 1980) or the Greater Richmond Transit Company, shall be appointed to more than two successive full terms on a board or commission; provided, however, the members of the Monroe Park Advisory council and the Highway Safety Commission may serve up to three successive full terms and provided, however, a person appointed to fill a vacancy (that is, an unexpired term) may serve two successive full terms upon completion of the unexpired term for which the person has been appointed. However, this subsection shall not apply to governmental authorities created by the city.
(b) Unless otherwise specified by general law, ordinance or resolution, the term of office for the members of any board, commission, or committee the members of which are appointed by the council shall be three years.
Citizens interested in being appointed to serve as a member of a local Richmond or regional public government body or non-government organization, that Richmond City Council appoints members to, are invited to review the descriptions, purposes and individual membership requirements and vacancies and apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
CONTACT For more information and/or updated list, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955; or visit - http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx
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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.