Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force to hold Community Forums

Richmond City Council / News Release

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Thursday, 28 February 2019

Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force to hold Community Forums       

  

WHAT         Richmond, Virginia - The Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force will hold two Community Forums to review its preliminary report and host informal community conversations. Richmond residents and City employees are invited and encouraged to attend the meetings to learn more, share their thoughts, and engage in discussions.

                                                                                                                 The Richmond City Council Ethics Reform Task Force was established by Richmond City Council Ordinance #2017-147 to review ethical standards applicable to City government and make recommendations to Richmond City Council, the Mayor, and other City agencies on how to further increase accountability, public confidence, and public trust in City officers and employees and the officers and employees of other local governmental entities and constitutional officers in the city.

WHEN/        Wednesday, March 6, 2019

WHERE        6:00-7:00 p.m.

                       Richmond Southside Government Services Building

                       Richmond Southside Plaza

                       4100 Hull Street; Richmond, Virginia  23224

                  Wednesday, March 13, 2019

                       6:00-7:00 p.m.

                       Richmond Police Department - Richmond Police Academy

                       1202 Graham Road, Richmond, Virginia  23220

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Joyce Davis, Council Policy Analyst, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5009 (tel), or joyce.davis@richmondgov.com (email)

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Councilman Hilbert to hold meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

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Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Councilman Hilbert to hold meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

                                       

WHAT           Richmond, Virginia - 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. The planned agenda/special guests include:

                                                             

Police Report

Officers/Staff, Richmond Police Department - Fourth Police Precinct

Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements for

Seniors and People with Disabilities

Ms. Asia Spratley, Richmond Department of Finance

Assistance with completing forms will be available.

Richmond Public Schools Update

Ms. Kenya Gibson, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Richmond Master Plan 300 - Richmond Parks System

Mr. Nathan Burrell, Facilities Maintenance Manager, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities

                                                                                                   

WHEN         Thursday, February 28, 2019

                   6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE      Richmond Public Library

                  Ginter Park Branch

                  1200 Westbrook Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

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

                       Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings that include his goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. He invites all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates/times are subject to change.

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Councilman Agelasto to hold meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

  Richmond City Council / News Release

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Thursday, 21 February 2019

Councilman Agelasto to hold meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia - 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. The planned program/agenda for this meeting includes the following:

·       Richmond Real Estate Tax Exemptions for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Asia Spratley, Revenue Manager

Richmond Department of Finance

·       RVA311 Department Overview

Peter Breil, Director

Richmond Department of Citizen Service and Response

·       Richmond Government Budget: Open Discussion

·       District Updates and Announcements

·       Questions & Answers

WHEN           Thursday, February 28, 2019

                     6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

                                                                                              

WHERE          Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

William Byrd Park - Round House

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

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

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).

Councilman Agelasto personally holds individual meetings throughout the year that include his goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. He invites all Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates/times are subject to updates/changes, as needed.

Councilman Agelasto's upcoming individually scheduled meetings and community clean-ups:

                   COUNCILMAN AGELASTO'S MEETINGS

Thursday, April 25, 2019; 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Richmond Public Schools - Swansboro Elementary School
3160 Midlothian Turnpike; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, August 22, 2019; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church

3700 Midlothian Turnpike; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, October 24, 2019; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
236 South Laurel Street; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, December 12, 2019; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

Randolph Community Center
1415 Grayland Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

                   COUNCILMAN AGELASTO'S COMMUNITY CLEANUPS

Cleanup locations to be determined. Please contact Amy Robins, Liaison for The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, for meeting locations and additional details.

Saturday, April 13, 2019: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Swansboro West & Reedy Creek Neighborhoods

Saturday, May 18, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-Noon

Swansboro & Woodland Heights Neighborhoods

Saturday, June 8, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-Noon

Byrd Park, Maymont, & Carillon Neighborhoods

Saturday, July 13, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-Noon

Uptown, Robinson Street, & Fan Neighborhoods

Saturday, September 14, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-Noon

Oregon Hill & Randolph Neighborhoods

Saturday, October 19, 2019; 9:00 a.m.-Noon

Carytown South & Stadium Neighborhoods

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

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Thursday, 14 February 2019

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

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. The planned agenda and special guests for this meeting are below:

                                                                                                                                    

Councilwoman Robertson’s Theme

“Life Threatening Crisis in Our City”

Topics

·      Lead Paint Epidemic

·      The Opioid Crisis

·      Richmond Real Estate Tax Exemptions for the Elderly and 

     People with Disabilities

·      Senior Engagement Programs by the Commonwealth of 

     Virginia Richmond Office of the Sheriff

                                                                                                                                       

WHEN          Saturday, February 23, 2019

                    10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

WHERE         Richmond Public Library

                    Main Branch - Special Collections Room

                    101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
                       

CONTACT     For more information, please contact: Kiya Stokes, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email)

                         Councilwoman Robertson holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites all Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates/times are subject to change.

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Members sought for Richmond City Council Navy Hill Development Advisory Commission

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Friday, 8 February 2019

                               

Members sought for Richmond City Council Navy Hill Development Advisory Commission

Interested individuals invited and encouraged to apply

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – Richmond City Council invites and encourages interested persons to apply to serve on the Richmond City Council Navy Hill Development Advisory Commission.

      Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council Navy Hill Development Advisory Commission (Richmond City Council Ordinance #2018-297) to assist with providing advice concerning ordinances anticipated to be introduced by the Richmond Mayor regarding a “Navy Hill Development” in downtown Richmond.

      Those interested in learning more and/or wishing to apply to serve are invited to review the Richmond City Council Navy Hill Development Advisory Commission Ordinance information and download the application form (note: open and save form to your device prior to filling out) from the Richmond City Council Boards and Commissions Information Portal. (http://www.richmondgov.com/CityClerk/forms/NavyHillApplication.pdf)

CONTACT  

For more information, please contact Allison Miessler, Richmond City Council Boards and Commissions Administrator, Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, Virginia 23219;

804.646.7955 (tel); allison.miessler@richmondgov.com (email)

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RVA East End Festival 2019 Joint Announcement

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Friday, 8 February 2019

RVA East End Festival 2019 Joint Announcement

         

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District; The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor of Richmond; The Honorable Cheryl Burke, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond East End 7th Voter District; Jason Kamras, Superintendent, Richmond Public Schools; Leigh Sewell, CEO, Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital; David Fisk, Executive Director, Richmond Symphony; Christopher Frelke, Director, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities; and, Rev. Marilyn Heckstall, Asbury Church Hill United Methodist Church will hold a joint announcement regarding the upcoming RVA East End Festival 2019: The Gift of Music and Arts. Information regarding the upcoming event will be provided.

WHEN            Tuesday, February 12, 2019

                       9:00-9:30 a.m.

                   

WHERE          Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities

                       Chimborazo Park - Roundhouse

                       3201 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT     For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, Liaison for The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email).

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Councilwoman Newbille to hold 7th Annual Senior Resource Fair on Valentine’s Day for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District

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Thursday, 7 February 2019

Councilwoman Newbille to hold 7th Annual Senior Resource Fair on Valentine’s Day for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District

WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, will hold a 7th Annual, 7th District Senior Resource Fair for senior citizens (age 55 and older) and caregivers in the Richmond East End 7th Voter District. The scheduled event will feature the following:

                        Senior Resource Fair Theme:
“For the Love of Our Seniors”

                                                             

·         Community Service Providers

·         Health Screenings

·         Entertainment

·         Transportation to and from the event

·         Door Prizes

·         Free Lunch

                                                                                                    

WHEN          Thursday, February 14, 2019

                        10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

                                     

WHERE         Robinson Theater Community Arts Center  

                        2903 Q Street; Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT    For more information, please contact: Sam Patterson, Liaison for

                        The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email).

      Councilwoman Newbille invites Richmond East End 7th Voter District seniors (55 and older) and caregivers to attend. This event is free.

                                                                                                                                          

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