Richmond City Council to host 2013 Richmond-Metro Senior Fest: Information and Resource Fair sponsored by JenCare

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, 25 October 2013 Richmond City Council to host 2013 Richmond-Metro Senior Fest: Information and Resource Fair sponsored by JenCare To include more than 40 booths and entertainment: All Richmond-Metro Seniors and caregivers invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- Richmond City Council will host a 2013 Richmond-Metro Senior Fest event. This event is being sponsored by JenCare (a local medical services provider) and is free and open to the public. All Richmond-Metro seniors (55 and older), caregivers and people with disabilities are invited and encouraged to attend. This information and resource fair will include more than 40 informational booths; exciting learning opportunities; musical entertainment; and, fun activities. WHEN Thursday, October 31, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond-Metro Convention Center 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, Virginia WHO Richmond-Metro seniors (55 and older), caregivers and people with disabilities CONTACT For more information please contact the event coordinator Sam Patterson, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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 Cynthia I. Newbille invites all to ribbon cutting launch of the latest participant in the "Get Fresh East End! Healthy Corner Store" program

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, 23 October 2013 Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille invites all to ribbon cutting launch of the latest participant in the "Get Fresh East End! Healthy Corner Store" program Quick Mart to be newest participant in program WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District, invites the entire community to attend the ribbon cutting launch of the latest "Get Fresh East End! Healthy Corner Store" program participant in Richmond. This event is free and open to the public and the entire community is invited and encouraged to attend. The Quick Mart, located at 1621 Williamsburg Road in Richmond's Greater Fulton Neighborhood, will be the site of the newest Get Fresh East End! Healthy Corner Store program, and is the second convenience store this year take part in the new initiative being implemented in the Richmond East End 7th Voter District. On July 18, 2013, the Clay Street Market, located at 501 N. 30th Street, became the first participant location. Plans for implementation of the "Get Fresh East End! Healthy Corner Store" program at the Quick Mart; such as increasing the types and amounts of fresh, locally grown, fruits and vegetables they sell, will be discussed during the event. Festivities will include free food tastings, cooking demonstrations, and information on healthy eating. They will also include free flu shots, courtesy of Walgreens and the Virginia Department of Health Office of the Richmond Health District. Born out of public-private partnerships with state and local elected officials, government departments, organizations, individuals and businesses; the "Get Fresh East End! Healthy Corner Store" program is being overseen by Tricycle Gardens, a local Richmond nonprofit organization committed to helping grow healthy food, healthy communities and healthy local food systems. Richmond's "Get Fresh East End! Healthy Corner Store" program is being modeled after "Healthy Corner Stores" initiatives that are being developed around the country aimed at helping to increase the health and wellness of communities. While there is no standard definition of what constitutes a "Healthy Corner Store," the initiative hopes to increase the sale and access to healthy foods. Studies show that communities without large food supermarkets located in them are also those whose populations have increased rates of health issues, such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Often referred to as "food deserts," these areas are being targeted in hopes that increasing access to healthy foods and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices may help to lessen risks and improve the health of families. WHEN Thursday, October 24, 2013 Noon - 1:30 p.m. WHERE Quick Mart 1621 Williamsburg Road Richmond, Virginia 23221 (In the Richmond East End 7th Voter District) WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, Council Liaison for the The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email). or Ms. Claire Sadeghzadeth, at 804.231.7767 (tel); or claire@tricyclegardens.org (email) - 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.

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson encourages everyone to attend the 5th Annual Hull Street Festival in Richmond

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 395 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Friday, 18 October 2013 Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson encourages everyone to attend the 5th Annual Hull Street Festival in Richmond Event is free and open to the public WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, encourages everyone to attend the 5th Annual Hull Street Festival in Richmond, Virginia. This successful fun-filled family event is hosted by the Hull Street Merchants Association and is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. This year's Hull Street Festival will include, but is not limited to, the following important attractions: • Music • Food • Culture • Vendors • Youth Area WHEN Saturday, October 19, 2013 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. WHERE Hull Street (Between 13th Street and Cowardin Avenue) Richmond, Virginia CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, at 804.646.5348 (tel), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email) or Milton Vice, President, Hull Street Merchants Association, at 804.837.0340, or milton.vice@hullstreetmerchants.com - 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.

Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby seeking those interested in serving as members of the new Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Friday, 18 October 2013 Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby seeking those interested in serving as members of the new Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Volunteer position: Commission includes 21 members WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District, and Chairman of the new Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission, is seeking those interested in being appointed as members of the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission, which was established by Richmond City Council on September 23, 2013 by Richmond City Council Ordinance # 2013-192-176. The goal of the Commission is to explore the development of high-quality career and technical education options for K-12th grade students, young adults, displaced workers and those reentering the workforce. All persons interested in applying to be appointed to serve as a member of the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission are invited to: 1. Apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx; 2. Pick up an application from the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200; Richmond, Virginia 23219; or 3. Call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955, to be mailed an application. The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission is to include the following 21 members: • A Member of the Richmond City Council Health, Human Services and Education Standing Committee, who shall serve as Chairman; • Two representatives from the Richmond Public Schools Administration; • A member of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees; • A representative from the Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development; • A representative from the Greater Richmond Partnership; • A representative from the Richmond - Capital Regional Workforce Partnership Resource Workforce Investment Board member representing Richmond on the Board; • A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Richmond Technical Center Career and Technical Education Advisory Council; • A representative from the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce; • Ten at-large members who shall either (1) reside or operate a business within the City of Richmond or (ii) be representatives of an organization promoting education or workforce development; and • Two members appointed by the Mayor by letter to the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk. WHO The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District; Chairman, Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby, at 804.646.5497 (tel); or, michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email); or, the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955. Background ________________________________________________________________________ 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 about 60 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. 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.) Generally, incumbents may be considered for reappointment (as appropriate/allowed) at the conclusion of their term and 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). Those 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 - E N D - ______________________________________ 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 Michelle R. Mosby seeking those interested in serving as members of the new Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Friday, 18 October 2013 Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby seeking those interested in serving as members of the new Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Volunteer position: Commission includes 21 members WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District, and Chairman of the new Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission, is seeking those interested in being appointed as members of the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission, which was established by Richmond City Council on September 23, 2013 by Richmond City Council Ordinance # 2013-192-176. The goal of the Commission is to explore the development of high-quality career and technical education options for K-12th grade students, young adults, displaced workers and those reentering the workforce. All persons interested in applying to be appointed to serve as a member of the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission are invited to: 1. Apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx; 2. Pick up an application from the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200; Richmond, Virginia 23219; or 3. Call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955, to be mailed an application. The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission is to include the following 21 members: • A Member of the Richmond City Council Health, Human Services and Education Standing Committee, who shall serve as Chairman; • Two representatives from the Richmond Public Schools Administration; • A member of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees; • A representative from the Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development; • A representative from the Greater Richmond Partnership; • A representative from the Richmond - Capital Regional Workforce Partnership Resource Workforce Investment Board member representing Richmond on the Board; • A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Richmond Technical Center Career and Technical Education Advisory Council; • A representative from the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce; • Ten at-large members who shall either (1) reside or operate a business within the City of Richmond or (ii) be representatives of an organization promoting education or workforce development; and • Two members appointed by the Mayor by letter to the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk. WHO The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District; Chairman, Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby, at 804.646.5497 (tel); or, michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email); or, the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955. Background ________________________________________________________________________ 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 about 60 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. 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.) Generally, incumbents may be considered for reappointment (as appropriate/allowed) at the conclusion of their term and 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). Those 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 - E N D - ______________________________________ 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 Reva M. Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Tuesday, 15 October 2013 Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond Southside 8th Voter District All Southside 8th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th Voter District. Councilwoman Trammell personally holds monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests, parking and refreshments. Councilwoman Trammell invites all Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents to attend and bring their family, friends and neighbors. These meetings are free and open to the public. Agenda and Guests • Mr. Norman Merrifield, Director Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities • Ms. Deborah Morton, Deputy Director Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities • Mr. Larry Miller, Deputy Director II Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities • Richmond Police Officers and Firefighters who serve and protect our community Richmond Police Department Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services WHEN Thursday, October 17, 2013 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 Voter 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 - E N D - ______________________________________ 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 Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 395 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Tuesday, 15 October 2013 Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District will hold a district-wide meeting in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. This is part of regular meetings he holds, which include information on his Central 5th Voter District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. This meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda/discussion topics for the upcoming meeting include: Agenda • Virginia General Assembly - Update The Honorable Betsy Carr, Virginia State Delegate Virginia House of Delegates 69th Voter District • Richmond Code Enforcement Presentation Mark Bridgman, Richmond Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) Program Manager, Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review • Richmond Citizens' Request System and See, Click, Fix - Presentations Richmond Government Administration • Richmond Capital Improvement Plan Requests/Updates for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District • Richmond Public Schools Update The Honorable Mamie L. Taylor, Member Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees - Central 5th Voter District • Questions, comments, ideas, suggestions and concerns WHEN Wednesday, October 23, 2013 6:30-8:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Swansboro Elementary School 3160 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, Virginia WHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Parker C. Agelasto, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.6050 (tel), or parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email) UPCOMING SCHEDULE ___________________________________________________________________ Meetings held: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013 (Holiday Party) Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street Richmond, Virginia - 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.

Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby to hold South Central 9th Voter District 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 Monday, 14 October 2013 Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby to hold South Central 9th Voter District meeting All Richmond South Central 9th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District, will host a district-wide meeting in the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District. This is part of regular meetings she is holding for residents, which include information on her goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All South Central 9th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Free light refreshments will be served and parking is free. The planned agenda for this meeting includes: Agenda • Jahnke Road Improvement Project • Goodwill Job Readiness Soft Skills Training and Employment Tools • Tell Michelle: Resident Comments, Questions and Concerns WHEN Thursday, October 17, 2013 6:00-7:30 p.m. WHERE Goodwill Community Employment Center 6301 Midlothian Turnpike; Richmond, Virginia 23225 WHO The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby, at 804.646.2779 (tel), or michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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

Richmond State Legislative Work Summit for the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session to be held at Library of Virginia

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, 14 October 2013 Richmond State Legislative Work Summit for the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session to be held at Library of Virginia Annual meeting to present and discuss Richmond State Legislative Proposals with members of the Virginia General Assembly representing Richmond WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- Richmond will host the Richmond State Legislative Work Summit for the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session. This annual event will include presentations and discussions of proposed Richmond oriented legislation for the upcoming 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session, which begins January 2014. This will be a working lunch meeting. Invited participants include members of the Virginia General Assembly (Senate of Virginia and Virginia House of Delegates) representing Richmond; members of Richmond City Council; Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones; and, members of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees. This meeting is open to the public. WHEN Monday, November 18, 2013 Noon-1:30 p.m. WHERE Library of Virginia 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia WHO Invited attendees include • The Honorable Members of the Virginia General Assembly (Senate of Virginia and Virginia House of Delegates) representing Richmond • The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council • The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond • The Honorable Members of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Richmond City Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (office); 804.335.4054 (mobile); and/or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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.

A statement by The Honorable Charles R. Samuels: Regarding: The retirement of Jan Girardi

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, 11 October 2013 A statement by The Honorable Charles R. Samuels Councilman, Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd Voter District Regarding: The retirement of Jan Girardi, Liaison for The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd Voter District (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – "It is with great sadness I announce the retirement of my liaison, Jan Girardi. Jan has accepted a new position with the Alliance Group, located here in Richmond. Her last day in our District Office will be Friday, November 1, 2013. Over the years, Jan has been a great help to me and countless families in our Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District and throughout the city. Her tirelessness, humor, and willingness to always roll up her sleeves and take on whatever hard problems come her way has been a constant inspiration to me and many others. During her near decade of service working for Richmond City Council, many of you have grown to know and love her. Highly dedicated to public service, Jan has been a liaison for five different Richmond City Council Members over the years and has been almost a mother figure to many of the Richmond City Council Liaisons during that time. I will miss her greatly; comforted only by the fact that she is just a phone call away. I will be introducing my new liaison within a few weeks, but wanted to assure you there will be no drop in service while we go through this transition. Please join me in wishing Jan all the best of success in her new position!" CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532 (tel); or via email, at charles.samuels@richmondgov.com. - E N D - ______________________________________ 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 State Legislative Work Summit for the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session to be held at Library of Virginia

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, 10 October 2013 Richmond State Legislative Work Summit for the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session to be held at Library of Virginia Annual meeting to present and discuss Richmond State Legislative Proposals with members of the Virginia General Assembly representing Richmond WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- Richmond will host the Richmond State Legislative Work Summit for the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session. This annual event will include presentations and discussions of proposed Richmond oriented legislation for the upcoming 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session, which begins January 2014. This will be a working lunch meeting. Invited participants include members of the Virginia General Assembly (Senate of Virginia and Virginia House of Delegates) representing Richmond; members of Richmond City Council; Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones; and, members of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees. This meeting is open to the public. WHEN Monday, November 18, 2013 Noon-1:30 p.m. WHERE Library of Virginia 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia WHO Invited attendees include • The Honorable Members of the Virginia General Assembly (Senate of Virginia and Virginia House of Delegates) representing Richmond • The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council • The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond • The Honorable Members of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Richmond City Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (office); 804.335.4054 (mobile); and/or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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 to host 2013 Richmond-Metro Senior Fest: 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 Thursday, 10 October 2013 Richmond City Council to host 2013 Richmond-Metro Senior Fest: Information and Resource Fair All Richmond-Metro Seniors and caregivers invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- Richmond City Council will host a 2013 Richmond-Metro Senior Fest event. This event is free and open to the public and all Richmond-Metro seniors (55 and older), caregivers and people with disabilities to attend. This information and resource fair will include informational booths, learning opportunities, entertainment, activities, and more. WHEN Thursday, October 31, 2013 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WHERE Richmond-Metro Convention Center 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, Virginia WHO Richmond-Metro seniors (55 and older), caregivers and people with disabilities CONTACT For more information please contact the event coordinator Sam Patterson, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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 Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th Voter District All Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, will host a district-wide meeting in the Gateway 6th Voter District. This is part of the regular meetings she typically holds each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th Voter District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. The planned agenda for this meeting will include: AGENDA • Sen. A. Donald McEachin, Senate of Virginia - 9th Voter District 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session Legislative Agenda • Del. Jennifer L. McClellan, Virginia House of Delegates - 70th Voter District 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session Legislative Agenda • Sheriff C. T. Woody, Richmond Sheriff Update on the new Richmond Jail • Update: New Richmond Public Schools - Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School • Discussion: Uses for the Conrad Center • Refreshments WHEN Saturday, October 12, 2013 10:00 a.m. - Noon WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School 1000 Mosby Street; Richmond, Virginia WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, at 804.646.5348 (tel), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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

Reminder: Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meetings to be held

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Tuesday, 8 October 2013 Reminder: Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meetings to be held All Richmond Residents invited and encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission's upcoming meeting schedule is listed below. The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission typically holds monthly meetings regarding its work and ongoing projects in helping to preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. The upcoming scheduled meeting dates are listed below. Meetings are typically scheduled to be held the first Thursday of each month around 4:00 p.m., at the same location (note: meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change). Please note time and dates of upcoming meetings. Meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for these meetings typically include the following: • Welcome • New Business • Updates • Committee Reports • Upcoming Events • Closing Remarks/Adjournment WHEN Thursday, October 10, 2013: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2013: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. WHERE Richmond East District Initiative Government Services Building 701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End) WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission; Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates - 70th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact: The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chairman, Richmond Slave Trail Commission (Member, Virginia House of Delegates -70th Voter District) at 804.698.1070 (tel), or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov (email) Background ____________________________________________________________________________ Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission One of Richmond City Council's more than 55 official boards, task forces and commissions that it has created and that assists with providing oversight of certain projects and priorities, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity of Richmond City Council that was established by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, adopted July 13, 1998, as amended by Resolution No. 2000-R111-109, adopted July 24, 2000, as amended by Resolution No. 2003-R132-123, adopted July 14, 2003, as amended by Resolution No. 2003-R155-141, adopted September 8, 2003, as amended by Resolution No. 2004-R125-131, adopted June 28, 2004. The purpose of the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is to assist Council with oversight and assistance in helping to preserve and present the history of slavery in Richmond. The Commission meets monthly and includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. The composition of membership is as follows: The Commission shall be composed of seventeen (17) members. Such persons shall be appointed by the Council and shall serve for terms of three (3) years. The membership of the Commission shall include at least one (1) member of City Council, not less than three (3) members of the “Hope in the Cities” organization and a representative from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. Any appointed Council members shall be given the first option of serving as the Chair of the Commission in order of their appointment. Five members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for meetings. Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked on a number of important projects, which have included: • 2011 Unveiling of 17 Richmond Slave Trail Markers located throughout the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, marking sites that help tell the historic journey, human impact, and the role Richmond played in the tragic history of slavery. The Richmond Slave Trail Markers will serve to recognize the regrettable time in our nation’s history when parts of the United States allowed the enslavement of fellow human beings and an estimated 8 percent of U.S. families owned slaves just before the U.S. Civil War. The site of the event and location of one of the 17 markers, Lumpkin's Slave Jail was the largest slave-holding facility in operation in Richmond, Virginia from 1840 until the end of the U.S. Civil War in 1865. During that time, Richmond was home to the largest domestic slave export business in the United States. The Confederate Army surrendered Richmond, the Capital of the Confederacy, on April 3, 1865. Following shortly after the end of the U. S. Civil War, which ended in Virginia on April 9, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States of America Constitution was adopted on December 6, 1865. This amendment officially abolished slavery. A precursor for this amendment was the Emancipation Proclamation, an Executive Order signed by President Abraham Lincoln, on January 1, 1863, which proclaimed the freedom of slaves living in states under Confederate control. • 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum Richmond City Council provides annual staff assistance and financial support for the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission. Council staff support includes providing fiscal management, public information, writing, publication creation, graphic design, special event and project management, promotions and fundraising. Additional staff support is provided by the Richmond City Administration through the Richmond Department of Economic Development, which includes project engineering and management. • 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail • 2008 Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural artifacts. • 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering • 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue on Friday, March 30, 2007, erected at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue. This project was part of a global initiative placing three statues in three countries. Dedicated to slavery reconciliation, the installation of the statue represents nearly 10 years of work between the City of Richmond, Virginia, USA (North America), Liverpool, England (Europe), and the Republic of Benin (Africa). A statue was erected in Liverpool in 1989 and the Republic of Benin in August 2005. • 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment Lumpkin's Slave Jail was the largest slave holding facility in operation in Richmond, Virginia from 1840 until the end of the U.S. Civil War in 1865. During that time, Richmond was home to the largest domestic slave export business in the United States. Owned by Robert Lumpkin, the jail was a place that tens of thousands of African men, women and children were "stored" before being transported to slave owners living in states where slavery was legal. Following Lumpkin's death shortly after the Civil war, his common law widowed wife Mary Lumpkin, who was African-American, inherited the estate. In 1867, she leased the jail to Reverend Nathaniel Colver, who established a school for freed slaves at the site. Founded by the American Baptist Home Missionary Society and the National Theological Institute, the school grew into what is now Virginia Union University. • 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue. For three quarters of the 18th Century, Virginia (North America), Liverpool, England (Europe), and the Republic of Benin (Africa) represented one of the largest global commercial trade triangles of enslaved Africans. Liverpool's shipbuilding industry provided the vessels that sailed to the Kingdom of Dahomey, now the Republic of Benin, where Africans were loaded on ships and transported to the Americas, with Richmond, Virginia being one of the major recipients. Support Richmond City Council provides annual staff assistance as available and financial support for the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission. Council staff support includes providing fiscal management, public information, writing, publication creation, graphic design, special event and project management. Additional staff support is provided by the Richmond City Administration through the Richmond Department of Economic Development, which includes project engineering and management. Council financial support is provided through appropriations in the Richmond City Budget. This includes appropriations in the Richmond City Budget Capital Improvement Plan, Non-Departmental budgets and Departmental budgets. Funding is predicated on requests made by the Commission and as determined by Council. An overview of estimated financial investments in the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission, and some highlighted projects, are listed below per Fiscal Year (FY). The estimates reflect Richmond Government Budget - General Fund Budget and Capital Investment Projects disbursements. • FY 2013 (Year To Date 3/2013) - $59,290.69 For general Commission support/and for development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program; signage and commemorative site; Lumpkin’s Slave Jail/Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue • FY 2012- $80,931.46 For general Commission support/and for development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program; signage and commemorative site; Lumpkin’s Slave Jail/Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue • FY 2011- $190,258.66 For general Commission support/and for development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program; signage and commemorative site; Lumpkin’s Slave Jail/Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue • FY 2010- $102,311.43 For general Commission support/and for development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program; signage and commemorative site; Lumpkin’s Slave Jail/Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue • FY 2009 - $286,628.13 For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $5,124) and for development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program; signage and commemorative site; Lumpkin’s Slave Jail; development of conceptual National Slavery Museum; and, paid sponsorship for Symposium at the University of Richmond for the Civil War Sesquicentennial/ Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue • FY 2008 - $51,212.28 For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $7,748) and for Phase II of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment, which included $155,000 for earthmoving and $35,000 for engineering and stormwater engineering (floodplain and proximity to I-95 berm) and $150,000 for archaeological services to hire a vendor/Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue • FY 2007 - $493,439.48 For general Commission support ($11,000) and design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza; erection of the statue; and, the International Unveiling of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue • FY 2006 - $31,535.44 For Richmond Slave Trail Brochure Creation/Printing Phase I of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment/Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission support/Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue • FY 2005 - $113,599.83 Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission support/Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue • FY 2004 - $1,000 Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission support/Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue • FY 2003 - $41,445 Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission support/Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue Additional financial, staff and archeological support has also been provided by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods, Virginia Commonwealth University, and a number of corporate, nonprofit and individual financial sponsors. - end - ______________________________________ 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 State Legislative Work Summit for the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session to be held

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, 2 October 2013 Richmond State Legislative Work Summit for the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session to be held Annual meeting to present and discuss Richmond State Legislative Proposals with members of the Virginia General Assembly representing Richmond WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- Richmond will host the Richmond State Legislative Work Summit for the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session. This annual event will include presentations and discussions of proposed Richmond oriented legislation for the upcoming 2014 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session, which begins January 2014. This will be a working lunch meeting. Invited participants include members of the Virginia General Assembly (Senate of Virginia and Virginia House of Delegates) representing Richmond; members of Richmond City Council; Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones; and, members of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees. This meeting is open to the public. WHEN Monday, November 18, 2013 Noon-1:30 p.m. WHERE To Be Announced Richmond, Virginia WHO Invited attendees include • The Honorable Members of the Virginia General Assembly (Senate of Virginia and Virginia House of Delegates) representing Richmond • The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council • The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond • The Honorable Members of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Richmond City Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (office); 804.335.4054 (mobile); and/or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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 Ellen F. Robertson to hold Highland Park Neighborhood Quality of Life Improvement Plan 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 Wednesday, 2 October 2013 Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold Highland Park Neighborhood Quality of Life Improvement Plan Meeting Entire Highland Park Neighborhood community invited & encouraged to attend WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a Highland Park Neighborhood Quality of Life Improvement Plan Meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public and the entire Highland Park Neighborhood community (located in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District) is invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for the meeting includes the following: Agenda • Updates on Ann Hardy Plaza Improvements • Presentation of Six Points Revitalization • Discussion of Highland Park Quality of Life Plan • New Richmond Public Schools Overby-Sheppard Elementary School • Much, Much More! WHEN Thursday, October 3, 2013 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center 3300 1st Avenue Richmond, Virginia CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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.