Regarding the passing of The Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker

Richmond City Council / News Release

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Tuesday, 23 January 2018

                                                                                       

A statement from

Richmond City Council

Regarding the passing of The Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker

Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. - "It is with deep and profound sadness that Richmond City Council learned of the passing today of The Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker.

        A Richmond-area resident for a number of years, The Rev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker was an important national civil rights activist for more than 60 years and had served as a Chief of Staff to The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He passed today at his home in Chester, Virginia at age 88.

        Our hearts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time as we share in mourning his passing and in honoring and remembering his tremendous life, historic contributions, and legacy.

        A true national treasure, Dr. Walker helped lead trailblazing efforts fighting racial injustice and will be long remembered for his work on behalf of racial equality and African American success.

        Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on August 16, 1929, Dr. Walker earned his Bachelor's Degree in 1950 from Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia and his Master of Divinity Degree from there three years later. He also held a doctorate from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in Rochester, New York. Ordained as a minister in 1952, Dr. Walker served for seven years as a preacher at Gillfield Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia.

        While in Petersburg, Dr. Walker was a staunch proponent and tireless advocate on behalf of African American equality, which took him to the world stage as he went on to serve as an integral leader and strategist within the national civil rights movement.  

        During his lifetime, Dr. Walker worked to advance, strengthen, and increase the economic, housing, educational, and political status of African Americans.

        Richmond City Council and Richmond residents join together in recognizing and honoring The Rev. Dr.  Wyatt Tee Walker for his lifetime of work in helping our nation live up to its ideals. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family."

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Councilman Agelasto: 2018 meetings & cleanups for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

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Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Councilman Agelasto: 2018 meetings & cleanups for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT         Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, has scheduled the following meetings and neighborhood cleanups he plans to hold in 2018 for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District:

MEETINGS

Thursday, February 22, 2018; 6:45-8:00 p.m.         

Richmond Southside Government Services Center

4100 Hull Street; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, April 26, 2018; 6:45-8:00 p.m.            

William Byrd Park – Round House

621 Westover Road/600 Swan Lake Drive, Richmond, Virginia

(Located within William Byrd Park near the intersection of Lakeview Avenue and Westover Road, south of Fountain Lake)

Thursday, August 23, 2018; 6:45-8:00 p.m.

Richmond Public Schools - Binford Middle School

1701 Floyd Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, October 25, 2018; 6:45-8:00 p.m.                     

Patrick Henry School of Science & Arts

3411 Semmes Avenue; Richmond, Virginia       

      

Thursday, December 13, 2018; 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Woodland Heights Baptist Church

611 West 31st Street; Richmond, Virginia

CLEANUPS

Saturday, April 21, 2018; 9:00 a.m. - Noon 

Uptown, Robinson Street, and Lower Fan Neighborhoods

Morning meet-up location to be determined

Saturday, May 19, 2018; 9:00 a.m. - Noon  

Byrd Park, Maymont, and Carillon Neighborhoods

Saturday, June 16, 2018; 9:00 a.m. - Noon 

Oregon Hill and Randolph Neighborhoods

Morning meet-up location to be determined

Saturday, July 21, 2018; 9:00 a.m. - Noon 

Carytown South and Stadium Neighborhoods

Morning meet-up location to be determined

Saturday, September 15, 2018; 9:00 a.m. - Noon  

Reedy Creek and Swansboro West Neighborhoods

Morning meet-up location to be determined

Saturday, October 20, 2018; 9:00 a.m. - Noon  

Swansboro and Woodland Heights Neighborhoods

Morning meet-up location to be determined

     Councilman Agelasto typically holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The meet-up locations of the cleanups will be announced through the civic associations, through the 5th District e-newsletter, and on Facebook.

CONTACT   For more information, please contact: Amy Robins, Liaison for The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, at 804.646.5724 (tel), or amy.robins@richmondgov.com (email).

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Councilman Hilbert: 2018 meetings for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

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Monday, 22 January 2018

Councilman Hilbert: 2018 meetings for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Meeting dates, times, and locations subject to change. 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, has scheduled meetings he plans to hold in 2018 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 typically held monthly on the fourth Thursday beginning at 6:00 p.m. at different locations. The meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Meeting dates, times, and locations subject to change. The planned dates, times and locations of the meetings include the following:

Thursday, January 25, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.         

Richmond Public Library - Ginter Park Branch

1200 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, February 22, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.            

Richmond Public Library - North Avenue Branch

2901 North Avenue; Richmond, Virginia                        

Thursday, March 22, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.                   

Richmond Police Department - Fourth Police Precinct                           

2219 Chamberlayne Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, April 26, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Richmond Public Library - Ginter Park Branch

1200 Westbrook Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, May 24, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.                     

Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Station 14

2934 Hawthorne Avenue; Richmond, Virginia       

      

Thursday, June 28, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Richmond Public Library - North Avenue Branch

2901 North Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, July 26, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m. 

Richmond Police Department - Fourth Police Precinct

2219 Chamberlayne Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, August 23, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Richmond Public Library - Ginter Park Branch

1200 Westbrook Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, September 27, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Station 14

2932 Hawthorne Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, October 25, 2018; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Richmond Public Library - North Avenue Branch

2901 North Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

November/December Joint Meeting TBA

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.

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Councilwoman Gray to hold meeting for 2nd District business owners regarding impact of GRTC Pulse construction

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Monday, 22 January 2018

Councilwoman Gray to hold meeting for 2nd District business owners regarding impact of GRTC Pulse construction

Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District business owners along the Broad Street construction area invited to attend

WHAT          Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. - The Honorable Kim B. Gray, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, will hold a meeting for 2nd District business owners regarding construction of the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) Pulse bus route and its impact on them. Affected Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District business owners are invited and encouraged to attend.

                                                                                                    

WHEN          Wednesday, January 24, 2018

                   2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

                                     

WHERE         The Broadberry
2729 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT    For more information, please contact Mr. Craig K. Bieber, Liaison for The Honorable Kim B. Gray, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532 (tel) or craig.bieber@richmondgov.com (email).

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Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.

www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil (web) - www.facebook.com/RichmondCityCouncilVirginiaUSA (fb)

Richmond City Council appoints its new City Auditor

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Wednesday, 3 January 2018

Richmond City Council appoints its new City Auditor  

(RICHMOND, VA) – Richmond City Council today during its scheduled special meeting appointed Mr. Lou Lassiter as its new City Auditor to head the Richmond City Council Office of the City Auditor. His service is to begin February 1, 2018.

     In that position, Mr. Lassiter will assist Council in helping to ensure the administration, management, integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of city government expenditures on behalf of Richmond residents.

     Duties of the City Auditor include administering internal audit and investigation functions in verifying accountability over City resources; evaluating efficiencies and effectiveness of City operations; and, determining compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. The position provides management and oversight of Richmond City Council Office of the City Auditor staff and other resources necessary in auditing evaluating, and investigating city departments, offices, boards, etc. and other individual or entity expenditures of city-funded monies.

     Mr. Lassiter currently serves as the Deputy County Administrator for Finance and Administration for Chesterfield County, Virginia where he has served for more than 20 years. His service includes 19 years as its Internal Audit Director.

     Mr. Lassiter is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Government Financial Manager. He also has served as a member of the national Association of Local Government Auditors Board of Directors, and President of the Virginia Local Government Auditors Association. Mr. Lassiter earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University.

     Council is very confident with its decision in appointing this highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated public service professional whose knowledge, skills, and expertise in Virginia local government as a respected auditor and administrator make him an outstanding choice to lead this important Council Office. Council welcomes Mr. Lassiter, wishes him well, and looks forward to his service on behalf of Richmond residents.

     Council also thanks the services of Mr. William C. Barrett, III who temporarily served in that capacity on an interim basis.

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