Richmond City Council encourages groups and individuals to register their 2019 National Night Out - Richmond events now

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Thursday, 25 July 2019

Richmond City Council encourages groups and individuals to register their 2019 National Night Out - Richmond events now

Registration deadline is this Friday, July 26, 2019

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia - The Richmond City Council encourages groups and individuals to register their 2019 National Night Out - Richmond now. Those planning an event are encouraged to register it using the Richmond Police Department National Night Out Online Registration Form, at: http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/Police/NNO/NNO_Registration.asp

                       

                           Registering an event helps to create a list of events by neighborhood, so that Richmond residents can find one being held in their area.

                       

WHEN           2019 National Night Out - Richmond

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

                      Registration deadline: Friday, July 26, 2019

WHERE          Being held in neighborhoods throughout Richmond

To register your event online, please visit: http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/Police/NNO/NNO_Registration.asp

WHO             Richmond residents, Civic Groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations, Richmond elected and community leaders, local government departments/Fire and Law Enforcement personnel

CONTACT     Each event is organized individually; for more information, please contact the Richmond Police Department Community Care Unit at 804.646.6774 (office tel) or rpdcares@richmondgov.com (email)

                                                                                                          

Background

National Night Out is an annual neighborhood crime fighting event that establishes a vehicle for families to come together and focus on fighting crime in their neighborhood through unity and education. The event empowers residents and strengthens neighborhoods by creating an opportunity for families to visit and talk with one another and with civic groups, local officials, firefighters, law enforcement, businesses, and neighborhood organizations.

     National Night Out events include crime prevention activities ranging from turning on porch lights and porch sitting; to block parties and cookouts that include food and games for children.

     Held each year on the first Tuesday of August, National Night Out was established in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch as a program to build neighborhood unity in fighting crime. The event includes participation in all 50 U. S. states, U.S. territories, Canada, and U.S. military bases around the world.

     Each year many National Night Out events and activities are planned and in neighborhoods throughout Richmond, these events are great way to meet, talk and play with neighbors and enjoy fun-filled family activities. These events and/or activities may include (but are not limited to):

                    

·         Block parties

·         Cookouts

·         Bike rides

·         Walks

·         Kid games

·         Giveaways

·         Free food

·         Entertainment

·         Civic Groups

·         Local Businesses

·         Neighborhood organizations

·         Richmond elected/community leaders

·         Local government departments/Fire and Law enforcement personnel

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

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Monday, 22 July 2019

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

Note: New location

                                       

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:

·         Richmond 4th Police Precinct Safety Team Report

  Officers/Staff, Richmond Police Department - Fourth Police Precinct

·         Richmond Writing Space - Presentation

Cat Modlin-Jackson, Senior Writing Consultant, Virginia Commonwealth University Writing Center

·         "Code Enforcement" - Richmond Code of Laws (Ordinances) - Relating to Public & Private Property/Planning & Development:

The process, how it works, resident questions, comments, and concerns

Earl Weaver, Jr., Code Enforcement Property Maintenance Inspector, Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review - Code Enforcement

·         RVA311: Updates/Improvements/Residents' Questions/Concerns
Tina Haney, Management Analyst, Richmond Department of Citizen Service and Response

                                                                                                  

WHEN         Thursday, July 25, 2019

                       6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE        Virginia Union University - Ellison Hall - Wall Auditorium (new location)

1500 Lombardy Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Parking in lot next to football field - enter on Admiral Street

                      

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

     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, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

Councilman Hilbert’s individually scheduled upcoming meetings:

                  

Thursday, August 22, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Station 14

2932 Hawthorne Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, September 26, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

(Community Resource Fair begins at 5:00 p.m.)

Richmond Public Library - North Avenue Branch

2901 North Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

Thursday, October 24, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Richmond Public Library - Ginter Park Branch

1200 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, Virginia

November/December Joint Meeting TBA

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Councilwoman Gray to hold community engagement meeting about redevelopment of Arthur Ashe Boulevard

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Monday, 22 July 2019

Councilwoman Gray to hold community engagement meeting about redevelopment of Arthur Ashe Boulevard

WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Kim B. Gray, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, will hold a community engagement meeting about redevelopment of Arthur Ashe Boulevard.

     During this meeting, Councilwoman Gray -- in coordination with representatives from the Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review -- will listen and respond to residents’ priorities, ideas, and comments concerning the plans to redevelop Arthur Ashe Boulevard, with a particular focus on the section spanning from West Broad Street to Westwood Avenue. All residents and the owners of businesses within the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District are invited and encouraged to attend.

                                                                                                                                    

WHEN          Tuesday, July 23, 2019

                        5:30-7:30 p.m.

WHERE         Science Museum of Virginia

                   2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia

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).

     Councilwoman Gray holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments, topical agendas, and special guests. She invites all Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

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Regarding the passing of Jawad Abdu, Co-Founder of RVA League for Safer Streets

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Monday, 22 July 2019

A statement from

Richmond City Council

Regarding the passing of Jawad Abdu, Co-Founder of RVA League for Safer Streets

           

Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. - “Today, the Richmond City Council joins with the family and friends of Mr. Jawad Abdu in mourning his passing, and in honoring, celebrating, and remembering his life, legacy, unwavering commitment, and contributions to our youth, young adults, and City.

        From co-founding the RVA League for Safer Streets that provided a youth and young adult mentorship program through basketball in order to build better futures for our young men, to serving as a beacon of kindness and hope throughout our neighborhoods, to providing a stellar example of extraordinary leadership, Jawad was a committed community leader who will long be remembered by all who knew, loved, and cared about him.

        The Richmond City Council hopes that time and the fond memories held by

Mr. Jawad Abdu's family and friends will help lessen the sorrow and bring them peace and comfort now and in the days ahead."

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Councilwoman Newbille to hold meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District

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Wednesday, 17 July 2019

Councilwoman Newbille to hold meeting 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 meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District. The planned agenda for this meeting includes the following:

                   AGENDA

                                                             

·         Welcome

The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District

·         Richmond Public Schools Update
The Honorable Cheryl Burke, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond East End 7th Voter District

·         Public Safety Update

·      Fire Chief Melvin D. Carter, Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services

·      Chief of Police William Smith, Richmond Police Department (Tentative)

·      Lt. Ken Roane, Richmond Police Department - Richmond First Police Precinct

·         Richmond Real Estate Assessments and Richmond Tax Abatement Program

Mr. Richie McKeithen, City Assessor of Real Estate, Richmond City Council Office of the Assessor of Real Estate

·         Medicaid Expansion
Ms. Nancy Shavers, Director of Community Engagement, Community Transformers, LLC; Capital Area Health Network

·         SilverSneakers Fitness Program
Ms. Felecia L. Manns, Owner, Happiness Dance Studio

             

ANNOUNCEMENTS

·         Jammin’ in July

Wednesday, July 31, 2019; 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Bon Secours Center for Healthy Living Sarah Garland Jones Center

2600 Nine Mile Road; Richmond, Virginia

·         Richmond - National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6, 2019; 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Intersection of 26th Street and Nine Mile Road; Richmond, Virginia

·         Stop the Violence Community Day

Sunday, August 25, 2019; Noon-4:00 p.m.

Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities - Lucks Field Playground

1926 T Street; Richmond, Virginia

                                                                                                                              

WHEN          Tuesday, July 23, 2019

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

                                     

WHERE         Bon Secours Center for Healthy Living Sarah Garland Jones Center

2600 Nine Mile Road; 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 personally holds individual meetings throughout the year that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites all Richmond East End 7th Voter District residents to attend. Free refreshments are typically served. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

Councilwoman Newbille's individually scheduled upcoming meetings:

Tuesday, September 24, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

                        Bon Secours Center for Healthy Living Sarah Garland Jones Center

                        2600 Nine Mile Road; Richmond, Virginia

Tuesday, November 26, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

                        Bon Secours Center for Healthy Living Sarah Garland Jones Center

                        2600 Nine Mile Road; Richmond, Virginia

Tuesday, December 17, 2019; Councilwoman Newbille's Holiday Event

Time and location to be determined

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Councilman Jones to hold meeting for the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District

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Wednesday, 17 July 2019

Councilman Jones to hold meeting for the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District

                                                                                                                        

WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Michael J. Jones, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District.

WHEN          Thursday, July 18, 2019

                        6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE         Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

                   Richmond Southside Community Center

                        6255 Old Warwick Road; Richmond, Virginia

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

     Councilman Jones holds individual meetings that include his goals and accomplishments, topical agendas, and special guests. He invites all Richmond South Central 9th Voter District residents to attend. Free refreshments are typically served. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

     Please use the following link to sign up to receive Councilman Jones' personal newsletters, meeting agendas, reminders, and cancelations via email: https://bit.ly/2RBCQmz

Councilman Jones’s individually scheduled upcoming meetings:

·   Thursday, August 15, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

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

·   Thursday, September 19, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

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

·   Thursday, October 17, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

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

·   Thursday, November 21, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

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

·   Thursday, December 19, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

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

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Councilwoman Trammell to hold meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

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Monday, 15 July 2019

Councilwoman Trammell to hold meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

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

                                                                                                                                    

AGENDA/SPECIAL GUESTS

·     Emergency Preparedness

Mr. James Beazley, Regional Policy Director: Central and Western Virginia, Dominion Energy

Mr. Anthony McLean, Coordinator, Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services - Office of Emergency Management

                                                           

·     Animal Control

Ms. Christie Chips Peters, Director, Richmond Department of Animal Care and Control    

                             

·     Neighborhood Watch

Officer Paul Lewis, Richmond Police Department - Office of Community, Youth, and Intervention Services (CYIS)

·     Richmond Police Department Officers, Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services Firefighters, Commonwealth of Virginia - Richmond Office of the Sheriff staff, and Richmond Ambulance Authority personnel

WHEN          Thursday, July 18, 2019

                    6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE         Satellite Restaurant & Lounge

                    4000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, Virginia

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

     Councilwoman Trammell holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites all Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents to attend. Free refreshments are typically served. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

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