Monday, August 21, 2017

Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov
                                                                                                                                                
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Monday, 21 August 2017

Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold a meeting for 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, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. Councilman Agelasto typically holds individual meetings for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District every other month throughout the year. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting includes:

                     Agenda Items

·      Richmond Public Schools Update
The Honorable Patrick Sapini, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond Central 5th Voter District

·      Richmond City Property Assessment Update
Mr. Richie N. McKeithen, City Assessor, Richmond City Council Office of the City Assessor of Real Estate
·      Richmond Master Plan Update: Richmond 300
Ms. Maritza Pechin, AECOM Consultant/Richmond Master Plan Project Manager, Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review

·      Richmond Central 5th Voter District Updates

·      Questions and Comments

WHEN        Thursday, August 24 2017
                 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE       Woodland Heights Baptist Church
                 611 W. 31st Street; Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT For more information, please contact, Amy Robins, Liaison for
                     The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.5724 (tel), or amy.robins@richmondgov.com (email)





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Friday, August 18, 2017

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold a meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.   www.council.richmondva.gov
                                                            
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Friday, 18 August 2017

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold a meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
                                                                         
All Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend.

WHAT          (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned program/agenda for this meeting includes the following:

                  AGENDA

·     Police Report
Officers/Staff, Richmond Police Department - Fourth Police Precinct
                                      
·      Updates: Richmond Public Schools

·      Updates: Richmond Public Library

·      Richmond Department of Finance 2017 Tax Amnesty Program

·      Rebuilding Together Richmond
 Discussion of upcoming home revitalization projects in the  Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

·      Questions, Comments, Concerns

WHEN         Thursday, August 24, 2017; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond Public Library
                    North Avenue Branch
                    2901 North Avenue; Richmond, Virginia                     

WHO           The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
           
CONTACT   For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.


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Councilman Michael J. Jones to hold a School Supply Giveaway for children of Richmond South Central 9th 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
                                                            
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Friday, 18 August 2017

Councilman Michael J. Jones to hold a School Supply Giveaway for children of Richmond South Central 9th Voter District

Free supplies available while they last on Thursday, August 24, 2017

WHAT          (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Michael J. Jones, Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District, will hold a School Supply Giveaway for the upcoming Richmond Public Schools academic year. This event is free and open to the public, and Councilman Jones invites and encourages families with children who attend Richmond Public Schools, Pre-K through 12th Grade, and live in the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District, to attend.

                         Supplies will be available on a first come, first served basis and are only available while they last. To be eligible to receive school supplies, a parent/guardian must attend with their child.

     The School Supply Giveaway will take place on Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Local rapper Young Prince Charles is slated to perform at the event.

     With a goal of providing 500 backpacks for area students, the School Supply Giveaway is accepting donations of supplies including:
·         Backpacks
·         Headphones
·         USB jump drives
·         Crayons, pencils, and pens
·         Glue Sticks
·         Rulers
·         Notebook paper and index cards
·         Pocket folders
·         Tissues

     Donations of school supplies may be dropped off through Monday, August 21, 2017 at the Richmond Public Library: Broad Rock Branch during regular hours of operation.
Richmond Public Library: Broad Rock Branch
4820 Old Warwick Road; Richmond, Virginia


WHEN          School Supply Giveaway
Thursday, August 24, 2017
                    5:30-7:30 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
                    Southside Community Center
6255 Old Warwick Road; Richmond, Virginia

WHO          The Honorable Michael J. Jones, Councilman
                   Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District

CONTACT   For more information, please contact:
Hope Elliott, Liaison for The Honorable Michael J. Jones, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District, at 804.646.2779 (tel), or hope.elliott@richmondgov.com (email).
                     

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold a meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th 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
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Wednesday, 16 August 2017

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

All Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents invited 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 for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District. Councilwoman Trammell personally holds 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. Her agenda and special guests for this meeting include:

AGENDA/SPECIAL GUESTS

·     Ms. Davion Washington, 2017 Miss Greater Richmond Princess
Miss Greater Richmond Scholarship Program,
Affiliate of the Miss Virginia and Miss America Organizations

·     Mr. Thomas A. Wilkerson, III, Chief Executive Officer
Maramjen Investments, LLC

·     Discussion: Clopton Siteworks
Mr. Rick Gregory, Founder and Managing Partner
Fountainhead Properties, Inc.

·     Discussion: Thriving Cities Group
Ms. Lea Whitehurst, Executive Director
Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities (RISC)

·     Mr. Lee Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development

·     Ms. Deborah Morton, Interim Deputy Director
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

·      Ms. Demetria Garden, Membership Development Manager
JenCare Senior Medical Center

·    Police Officers from the Richmond Police Department and Firefighters from the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services

WHEN           Thursday, August 17, 2017

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.      
         
WHERE          Satellite Restaurant & Lounge
4000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, Virginia 23234

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or 804-233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com


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Monday, August 7, 2017

Help Wanted: 200 Richmond Election Officers needed to work Nov. 7 Election Day - Starting pay $130.00

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

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Monday, 7 August 2017

Help Wanted: 200 Richmond Election Officers needed to work Nov. 7 Election Day - Starting pay $130.00

Individuals invited and encouraged to apply to serve

WHAT             (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond Office of the General Registrar is looking for 200 Election Officers to serve during the upcoming election on November 7, 2017. Election Officers are critical to ensuring that elections are conducted in a fair and impartial manner so that the outcome reflects the will of the citizens of Richmond.

                             Dedicated individuals that are registered to vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia, who take pride in their work, are patient, and enjoy working with people are invited and encouraged to apply to serve as a Richmond Election Officer. Election Officers are paid for their service, starting at $130.00 for their work for the day.

                             Duties on Election Day may include:

·         Arranging a voting location (polling place)
·         Greeting and helping manage the flow of voters
·         Setting up voting equipment and preparing voting location/polling place for voting
·         Helping determine if voters are qualified to vote and process them in the voter pollbook
·         Admit voters to voting machines
·         Tallying results
·         Packing up supplies
·         Reporting to voting location/polling place (the time can vary, but never later than 5:15 a.m.) and staying until done (this can sometimes be as late as 9:00/10:00 p.m.)

                             All new Election Officers must complete a basic training class that will be held in September and October. Election Officers completing basic training will be paid $15.00.

                             Applications can be obtained from the Richmond Office of the General Registrar, located in Richmond City Hall; 900 East Broad St., Room 105 (1st fl.); Richmond, VA. Individuals can also apply online at https://apps.elections.virginia.gov/OnlineForms/OfficerofElection

CONTACT    For more information, please contact: Richmond Office of the General Registrar, at 804.646.5950, or by visiting the Richmond Office of General Registrar, located in Richmond City Hall; 900 East Broad Street, Room 105; Richmond, VA. or individuals can apply online at https://apps.elections.virginia.gov/OnlineForms/OfficerofElection



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