Monday, April 27, 2015

Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold a meeting for the Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District

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 Kathy Graziano to hold a meeting for the Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District

All Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT          (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District. Councilwoman Graziano typically holds individual meetings in the Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District quarterly throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting includes:

Welcome of Richmond’s New Chief of Police
Col. Alfred Durham, Chief of Police, Richmond Police Department

WHEN          Thursday, May 7, 2015

                        7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

         
WHERE         St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
                        7757 Chippenham Parkway, Richmond, Virginia
                        (At the corner of Chippenham Parkway and Custis Road)

WHO            The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District

CONTACT    The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District, at 804.320.2454, or email: Kathy.graziano@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, April 24, 2015

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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, 24 April 2015

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

All Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend
         
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a district-wide meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. This is part of the regular meetings she typically holds each month, which include information on her Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District goals and accomplishments; thematic agendas of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. The planned program/agenda for this meeting includes the following:

·               Mayor Dwight C. Jones Anti-Poverty Commission
Dr. Thad Williamson, Member, Mayor Dwight C. Jones Anti-Poverty Commission
Director, Mayor’s Office of Community Wealth Building

·               Community Crime and Safety
Ms. Monica Powell, Richmond Police Department

·               Legislation and Economic Development
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson

·               Announcements

WHEN         Tuesday, April 28, 2015
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
                   
WHERE        Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
Bellmeade Community Center
1800 Lynhaven Avenue - Richmond, Virginia  23224

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

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Mr. Michael Winborne, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or michael.winborne@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)
______________________________________________________________

MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to
represent citizens in creating and amending local laws,
 providing government policy and oversight, and
approving the city budget.

VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Updated: Richmond City Council schedule for establishing the FY 2016/2017 Richmond Government Budget


The Richmond Government Budget includes: General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, Federal and State funds and funds provided to Richmond Public Schools.

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The updated Richmond City Council Budget Review and Approval Schedule for establishing the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Richmond Government Budget is listed below.

      The schedule includes special meetings, public hearings and important Budget action dates. Richmond Residents are invited and encouraged to contact the Councilmember representing them in their Richmond Voter District regarding the budget and/or to attend public budget meetings.


      The schedule is a working outline and dates/times/locations are subject to updates/change. The Richmond Government Budget Includes: General Fund, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Special Funds, Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, Federal and State funds and funds provided to Richmond Public Schools. Residents may publicly address the full body of Richmond City Council regarding the Budget during scheduled Public Hearings (Note: Council Budget Work Sessions do not include public comment periods, but are open to the public). 

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Council Budget Review Schedule FY 2016 - Page 1
Council Budget Review Schedule FY 2016 - Page 2
Council Budget Review Schedule FY 2016 - Page 3
Council Budget Review Schedule FY 2016 - Page 4
Council Budget Review Schedule FY 2016 - Page 5


CONTACT     Richmond Residents are invited and encouraged to contact the Richmond City Councilmember representing their Richmond Voter District, using the following contact information:

2015 Richmond City Council 
Councilmember / Liaison Contact Information 

Richmond West End 1st Voter District 

The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles
Councilman, Richmond City Council
Richmond West End 1st Voter District
            804.646.5349 (tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            jonathan.baliles@richmondgov.com (email)

            Mr. Yueh Hai "Eli" Wong, Liaison for The Honorable Jonathan T. Baliles
            Richmond City Council
            Richmond West End 1st Voter District
            804.646.5935 (tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            eli.wong@richmondgov.com (email)

Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District 

The Honorable Charles R. Samuels
Councilman, Richmond City Council
Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District
            804.646.6531 (office tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)

Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District 
     
The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert
Councilman, Richmond City Council
Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
(Vice President of Richmond City Council)
            804.646.0070 (office tel)
            chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)

            Ms. Lisa F. Townes, Liaison for The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert
            Richmond City Council
            Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District Liaison
            804.646.6055 (office tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            lisa.townes@richmondgov.com (email)


Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District 
     
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman
Richmond City Council
Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District
            804.320.2454 (office tel)
            804.320.6030 (fax)
            kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email) 

            Mr. Tim Grimes, Liaison for The Honorable Kathy Graziano
            Richmond City Council
Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District
            804.320.2454 (tel)
            804.382.6998 (mobile)
            804.320.6030 (fax)
            timothy.grimes@richmondgov.com (email)

Richmond Central 5th Voter District 
    
The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto
Councilman
Richmond City Council
Richmond Central 5th Voter District
            804.646.6050 (tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email)

            Ms. Ida I. Jones, Liaison for The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto
            Richmond City Council
            Richmond Central 5th Voter District
            804.646.5724 (tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            ida.i.jones@richmondgov.com

Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District 

The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman
Richmond City Council
Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District
            804.646.5348 (office tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
                                                     
            Mr. Michael Winborne, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
            Richmond City Council
            Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District
            804.646.7964 (office tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            michael.winborne@richmondgov.com (email)

Richmond East End 7th Voter District 
   
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille
Councilwoman
Richmond City Council
Richmond East End 7th Voter District
            804.646.5429 (office tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)

            Mr. Sam Patterson, Liaison for The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille
            Richmond City Council
            Richmond East End 7th Voter District
            804.646.3012 (office tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email)


Richmond Southside 8th Voter District 
  
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell
Councilwoman
Richmond City Council
Richmond Southside 8th Voter District
            804.646.6592 (office tel)
            804.240.5050 (mobile tel)
            804.233.7382 (home)
            804.516.8067 (mobile tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)

            Mr. Henry Mease, Liaison for The Honorable Reva M. Trammell
            Richmond City Council
            Richmond Southside 8th Voter District
            804.646.6591 (office tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            henry.mease@richmondgov.com (email) 

Richmond South Central 9th Voter District 
     
The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby
Councilwoman
Richmond City Council
Richmond South Central 9th Voter District
(President of Richmond City Council)
            804.646.5497 (office tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email) 
District Office Location: 4805 Forrest Hill Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

            Mr. Uzziah Anthony Harris, Liaison for The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby
            Richmond City Council
            Richmond South Central 9th Voter District
            804.646.2779 (tel)
            804.646.5468 (fax)
            uzziah.harris@richmondgov.com (email)

Mailing Address
     
The Honorable _________
Councilwoman/Councilman
Richmond City Council
Full name of Richmond Voter District
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.

Background - Richmond Government Budget
As Richmond Residents, we pool our resources in order to own and operate our local government and decide what public services we want to invest in; the priority (investment levels) for these services; and, how we pay for them. Examples of our services include the management, oversight and delivery of such things as clean/safe water; streets/parks; laws; law enforcement/firefighting/rescue; trash/sewage removal; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services on a daily basis.
          
     Funding for our services and enforcement of laws comes from state, local and federal sources, including fees and taxes.  
          
     In order to set the investments levels we want for these services, Richmond City Council establishes an official annual Richmond Government Budget in May of each year for the upcoming Fiscal Year.

      The Richmond Government Budget is based on a Fiscal Year that runs July 1 to June 30 annually and the City operates on a two-year fiscal plan (Budget) that includes the Richmond General Fund, Richmond Capital Improvement Plan, Richmond Special Funds, Richmond Enterprise Funds, Richmond Internal Service Funds, the City Government contribution to Richmond Public Schools; and, additional state, federal, and other funds provided to Richmond Public Schools.

      The Richmond Government Budget is typically amended annually. Thus, every year a proposed (draft) Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) is submitted to Richmond City Council by the Mayor, who is responsible for administering local government services. Council then reviews, analyzes, amends and establishes an official Richmond Government Budget based on the priorities of Richmond Residents.
                      
     Richmond City Council budget deliberations begin each August and intensify the following year. They include more than two dozen public meetings, hearings and work sessions from August through May.

     The Richmond Government Budget takes the form of Ordinances that are approved by Richmond City Council each May for an upcoming Fiscal Year.

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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______________________________________________________________
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)
______________________________________________________________

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.