Richmond City Council Statement Regarding the passing of The Honorable Henry L. Marsh, III

 

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24 January 2025

Richmond City Council Statement

Regarding the passing of

The Honorable Henry L. Marsh, III

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. 1.24.2025) – “Richmond City Council joins all Richmond residents, our region, and the Commonwealth of Virginia in mourning the passing and celebrating the life, leadership, and legacy of The Honorable Henry L. Marsh, III. He will be greatly missed.

 

     Richmond City Council members and staff, extend their heartfelt and sincere condolences to his children, grandchildren, and the entire Marsh Family.

     A dedicated servant leader, Senator Marsh served as a member of the Senate of Virginia for more than two decades, and for a quarter of a century as a distinguished member of Richmond City Council, where he was selected, under the former form of government, to serve as Vice Mayor in 1970 and as Mayor of Richmond in 1977, which made him our city’s first mayor of African American descent.

 

     Born and raised in Richmond, during his life, Sen. Marsh was well known for his devotion and commitment on behalf of all Richmonders and Virginians and will be greatly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and all those who knew, loved, and cared about him.

     Senator Marsh was a true hero and champion for racial justice, equality, and inclusion and his work as a lifelong advocate and trailblazer for our community, region, and Commonwealth will forever serve as a stalwart sentinel and inspiration for generations to come.”

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Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suite 300 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 U.S.A. - rva.gov/richmond-city-council

Richmond Free Water Distribution Sites

Richmond Free Water Distribution Sites

 

Updated: 13 Locations, Water Tankers

Updated 849hrs.

 

Day: Friday, January 10, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Locations:

 

1.        Annie Giles Community Center; 400 Oliver Hill Way; Richmond

Water Bottles Only

No Water Tanker

 

2.        Anne Hardy Plaza; 3300 First Ave., Richmond

No Water Bottles

2,000-gallon Water Tanker (Bring container/s to fill/carry)

 

3.        Broad Rock Library; 4820 Old Warwick Road, Richmond

Water Bottles Only

No Water Tanker

 

4.        Richmond Public Library; West End Branch; 5420 Patterson Ave.,; Richmond

Water Bottles Only

2,000-Gallon Water Tanker (Bring container/s to fill/carry)

                                                                                                                                          

5.        Hickory Hill Community Center; 3000 Belt Blvd., Richmond

Water Bottles

6,000-gallon Water Tanker (Bring container/s to fill/carry)

 

6.        Bellemeade Community Center; 1800 Lynhaven Ave., Richmond

Water Bottles

2,000-gallon Water Tanker (Bring container/s to fill/carry)

(Note: Water Tank will be at Oak Grove Elementary School)

 

7.        Richmond Midtown Green; 2401 W Leigh Street, Richmond

Water Bottles

2,000-gallon Water Tanker (Bring container/s to fill/carry)

 

8.        Richmond Pine Camp Community Center; 901 Old Brook Rd., Richmond

Water Bottles

6,000-gallon Water Tanker (Bring container/s to fill/carry)

 

9.        Randolph Community Center; 1415 Grayland Avenue, Richmond

Water Bottles Only

No Water Tanker

 

10.    Westover Hills Community Center; 1301 Jahnke Road, Richmond

Water Bottles

2,000-gallon Water Tanker (Bring container/s to fill/carry)

 

11.    East End District Initiative (EDI); 701 North 25th Street, Richmond

Water Bottles Only

No Water Tanker

 

12.    Southside Plaza; 4100 Hull Street Road, Richmond

Water Bottles

6,000-gallon Water Tanker Only (Bring container/s to fill/carry)

 

13.    Powhatan Community Center; 5051 North Hampton St., Richmond

No Water Bottles

2,000-gallon Water Tanker (Bring container/s to fill and carry)

 

Richmond Water Service Restoration

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January 8, 2025

 

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Richmond City Council Statement regarding

Richmond Water Service Restoration

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. 1.8.2025) – “Richmond City Council thanks everyone for their patience and the time, space, and grace required for the City to bring the water system back online. We understand that this has been an incredibly difficult time for residents, businesses, and all those who rely on the Richmond Water System.

 

Please know we are working around the clock to ensure your concerns are being addressed urgently and that your health and safety continue to be the highest priority. 

 

During today’s previously scheduled, virtual, 5:00 p.m., Richmond City Council Special Meeting, Council will take action to “consent to the Director of Emergency Management’s declaration that a local emergency exists in the city of Richmond beginning on January 5, 2025, due to the effects of the winter storm.”

https://richmondva.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1270885&GUID=80D25DFD-B88C-4981-9E95-698DCC2359F1&Options=info|&Search=

 

This will allow further drawdown of necessary resources to expedite recovery from the ongoing water crisis. This is a part of our normal response process during an emergency and is a necessary step in a situation of this magnitude.

 

Once services are fully restored, Council looks forward to working with the Mayor/Administration to fully identify and address needed system upgrades and emergency response processes.

 

Council thanks the Mayor, Richmond Department of Public Utilities and all city departments, our state and local partners, and nonprofit and community organizations for their partnership, collaboration, and willingness to support our response efforts. 

 

While the situation remains ongoing, progress is being made, and updates will continue. 

 

As a reminder, we encourage you to continue following us on social media and RVA.gov for additional updates.

 

Please also continue to utilize 311 and conserve your water usage until we reach full capacity.

 

We are in this together and together we will get through this.

 

 

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New 2025-2028 Richmond City Council members administered oaths of office: Council President and Vice President elected

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2 January 2025 

 

New 2025-2028 Richmond City Council members administered oaths of office: Council President and Vice President elected

Councilmember Newbille elected Council President and Councilmember Jordan elected Council Vice President

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A. 1.2.2025) – The nine newly elected members of Richmond City Council were administered their oaths of office today during the scheduled special organizational meeting held for that purpose.

     Individual members of Richmond City Council are elected to serve four-year terms. The current 2025-2028 Richmond City Council term runs January 2, 2025 to December 31, 2028. The new Council includes five newly re-elected members, one previously appointed newly elected member, and three new first-time members. https://richmondva.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1264400&GUID=CA588E5B-C172-4075-9F32-B8328F9DB683&Options=info|&Search=

 

     Councilmember contact information and maps of the nine Richmond City Council Voter Districts, used for 2024 local elections, which began use in 2025, are on the Richmond City Council website.

https://www.rva.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/Richmond%20City%20Council%20Map%20Info%20Govt.%20Org%20Chart%2012.20.2024.pdf

https://www.rva.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/Richmond%20Voter%20District%20Maps%20BIG%20Package%20lower%20rez%204.2.2024.pdf

 

     Following administration of oaths, Council elected Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, to serve as Council President and Councilmember Katherine L. Jordan, Richmond North Central 2^nd Voter District, to serve as Council Vice President.

     Richmond City Council elects a Council President and Vice President from amongst its members, who serve two-year terms in those roles.

     The role of Council President is to serve as the presiding officer of the institution in performing such duties as consistent with the Richmond City Council Rules of Procedure, which includes presiding over Council Formal Meetings. The Council Vice President serves in the absence, disability, or by the request of, the Council President.

     Richmond City Council represents Richmond residents as its official legislative institution governing Richmond, Virginia and is responsible for creating and amending local laws; providing government policy and oversight; levying local taxes; and establishing an annual Richmond Government Budget.

     During the meeting, Richmond City Council also introduced and adopted a resolution to adopt the Richmond City Council Rules of Procedure, pursuant to Richmond City Charter; Chapter 4.; Section 4.06. https://library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH_CH4CO_S4.06RUPR

 

     Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to engage and communicate directly with the individual Richmond City Council Councilmember representing them in their Richmond Voter District.  

CONTACT INFO

Helpful individual Councilmember contact information is as follows:

Richmond West End 1st Voter District

Councilmember Andrew S. Breton

804.646.5935 (office tel); andrew.breton@richmondgov.com (email)

 

Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

Councilmember Katherine L. Jordan (Council Vice President 2025-2026)

804.646.6532 (office tel); katherine.jordan@richmondgov.com (email)

 

Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Councilmember Kenya J. Gibson

804.646.6055 (office tel); kenya.gibson@richmondgov.com (email)

 

Richmond Southwest 4th Voter District

Councilmember Sarah M.A. Abubaker

804.646.5646 (office tel); sarah.abubaker@richmondgov.com (email) 

 

Richmond Central 5th Voter District

Councilmember Stephanie A. Lynch

804.646.5724 (office tel); stephanie.lynch@richmondgov.com (email)

 

Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

Councilmember Ellen F. Robertson

804.646.7964 (office tel); ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)

 

Richmond East End 7th Voter District

Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille

804.646.3012 (office tel); cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)

 

Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

Councilmember Reva M. Trammell

804.646.6591 (office tel); 804.240.5050 (mobile); reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)

 

Richmond South Central 9th Voter District

Councilmember Nicole Jones

804.646.2779 (office tel); nicole.jones@richmondgov.com (email) 

 

FIND YOUR DISTRICT

Please use the following helpful link to assist in confirming individual Voter Districts:

 

·        Richmond Real Estate Property Search Database  https://apps.richmondgov.com/applications/PropertySearch/Default.aspx

(note: enter and choose address and use Government tab to show voter districts)

 

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