Richmond City Council

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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.

Friday, November 21, 2014

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold a meeting in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

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Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Friday, 21 November 2014

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to hold a meeting in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

All Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, in Richmond, Virginia, will hold a district-wide meeting in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District. Councilman Samuels holds individual meetings in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting will include:

AGENDA

· Richmond Police Department: Community Report for the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

· 2015 Union Cycliste Internationale World Road Cycling Championships Overview and Questions

· Urban Stormwater/Utility

Richmond Department of Public Utilities

· Questions, comments, ideas, suggestions and concerns

WHEN Thursday, December 4, 2014

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

WHERE Bon Secours/Washington Football Team Training Center

Movin’ Mania Room (Just off the main lobby)

2401 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220

Free parking in lot.

WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, Liaison for The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com

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Steve Skinner

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 U.S.A.

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

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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.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Special Recruitment: President/CEO - Greater Richmond Partnership

The Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. is seeking an ambitious, highly energetic, and entrepreneurial spirited individual to lead this dynamic organization.

For more information and to apply online, please visit the Greater Richmond Partnership's website at http://www.grpva.com/

Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold a meeting in the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

Thursday, 13 November 2014

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold a meeting in the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

All Richmond 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, Richmond Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a meeting in the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District. Councilwoman Trammell personally holds monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests and refreshments. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting includes:

· JenCare of Richmond, Virginia

Ms. Jennifer Gonzales, Patient and Community Relations Specialist, JenCare

· Housing Issues for Seniors

Ms. Adrianne E. Goolsby, Chief Executive Officer

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA)

· Fraud, Etc.

Mr. Jack Saunders, ElderFraud Program Manager

Better Business Bureau

· Richmond Police Department Officers and Firefighters from the

Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services

WHEN Thursday, November 20, 2014

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, Richmond Southside 8^th 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

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Steve Skinner

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 U.S.A.

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

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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.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Date Change: Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold Turkeys 4 Touchdowns basket prep event at Richmond Public Schools George Wythe High School

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Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Friday, 7 November 2014

Date Change: Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold Turkeys 4 Touchdowns basket prep event at Richmond Public Schools George Wythe High School

Note: New Date/Changed to Thursday, November 13, 2014: Baskets to be given away at a later date; not during this event

WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, will be holding a “Turkeys 4 Touchdowns” event at Richmond Public Schools George Wythe High School. The event will include the putting together of Turkeys 4 Touchdowns food baskets. Note: Turkeys/Baskets will be given away at a later date; not during this event.

Created by Councilman Parker C. Agelasto this past September, Turkeys 4 Touchdowns is a project that, for every touchdown made by the Richmond Public Schools George Wythe High School Football Team during its regular season (September to November 7, 2014), a “Thanksgiving” Turkey and food basket will be donated (at a later date) to a family in need in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District.

WHEN New Date: Thursday, November 13, 2014

2:15-3:00 p.m.

(Note: Date changed from Friday, November 14, 2014)

WHERE Richmond Public Schools – George Wythe High School

4314 Crutchfield Street; Richmond, Virginia

WHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman

Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District

The Honorable Mamie Taylor, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees

Richmond Central 5th Voter District

Richmond Public Schools

George Wythe High School Boy’s Football Team

Richmond Public Schools

George Wythe High School Cheerleading Squad

CONTACT For more information, please contact:

Ms. Ida I. Jones, Liaison for The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.5724 (tel), or ida.i.jones@richmondgov.com (email)

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Steve Skinner

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 U.S.A.

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)

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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.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby announces Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting

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Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE

IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED

Thursday, 6 November 2014

Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby announces Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting

Please note change in location

WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District, and Chairman of the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission, announces that the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission will hold a meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

WHEN Thursday, November 13, 2014

3:00-4:30 p.m.

WHERE Greater Richmond Planning District - Boardroom

9211 Forest Hill Avenue, Suite 200; Richmond, Virginia

WHO The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District

CONTACT For more information, please contact:

The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman

Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District

804.912.6465 (tel); michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email)

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Background on the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission

The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission was established by Richmond City Council on December 14, 2009 (Council Resolution number 2009-R166-194). The goal of the Commission is to explore the development of career and technical education options for K-12th grade students, young adults, displaced workers and those reentering the workforce. It is also working to identify and review various existing career and technical education providers to determine which are employing “best practice” education and training techniques.

The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission includes the following 21 members:

· A Member of the Richmond City Council Health, Human Services and Education Standing Committee, who shall serve as Chairman;

· A member of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees;

· A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Administration;

· A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Richmond Technical Center Advisory Board

· A representative from the Richmond Department of Economic Development

· A representative from the Greater Richmond Partnership;

· A representative from the Richmond Capital Regional Workforce Investment Board;

· A representative from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), a federation of international labor unions.

· A representative from the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce;

· Ten at-large members who shall either be Richmond residents or operated businesses in the city; and

· Two members appointed by the Mayor by letter to the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk.

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Steve Skinner

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 U.S.A.

804.646.6052 (office)

804.335.4054 (mobile)

804.937.1386 (home/mobile)

804.646.5468 (fax)