The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District to discuss and review the preliminary draft report that was written to encompass the results of the seven-day Richmond Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan - Community Planning “Charrette” held in June. This will be the first of a number of planed post “Charrette” meetings to be held. The meeting is being held to provide additional community review and input.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in the East End 7th District to discuss and review results from 7-day Richmond Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan - Community Planning “Charrette” held in June: First of a number of Post Planning meetings to be held
Entire East End 7th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District to discuss and review the preliminary draft report that was written to encompass the results of the seven-day Richmond Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan - Community Planning “Charrette” held in June. This will be the first of a number of planed post “Charrette” meetings to be held. The meeting is being held to provide additional community review and input.
The Richmond Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan - Community Planning “Charrette” was held in the East End 7th District during a seven day period from June 1-7, 2010. This series of community meetings involved nearly 2,000 residents and stakeholders and included Councilwoman Newbille, Mayor Dwight Jones, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA), and Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital. The goal of these meetings is to create a vision and plan for the revitalization of the Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor in Richmond’s Historic East End.
In preparing this plan, the consultant company DPZ was hired to assist with facilitating the Charrette and preparing reports to aid in producing a Richmond Nine Mile Road/25th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan.
WHEN Saturday, August 7, 2010; 10:30 a.m. - Noon
WHERE City of Richmond East District Initiative Building
701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End)
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Richmond Sister Cities Commission to host Japanese Little League Baseball team for 17th Annual Richmond-Saitama International Baseball Exchange: Counc
The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission welcomes the Saitama, Japan Junior Baseball Team to Richmond for the 17th Annual Richmond-Saitama International Baseball Exchange. This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Richmond Sister City relationship between Richmond, Virginia and Saitama, Japan.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
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COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Richmond Sister Cities Commission to host Japanese Little League Baseball team for 17th Annual Richmond-Saitama International Baseball Exchange: Councilman Tyler to throw ceremonial first pitch during first day of baseball games
Events free/open to the public: Entire community invited/encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission welcomes the Saitama, Japan Junior Baseball Team to Richmond for the 17th Annual Richmond-Saitama International Baseball Exchange. This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Richmond Sister City relationship between Richmond, Virginia and Saitama, Japan.
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District will throw out the ceremonial first pitch during first day of the 17th Annual Richmond-Saitama International Baseball Exchange games. These public events planned for the visit events are free and open to the public and the entire community is invited and encouraged to attend.
During their stay in Richmond (August 4-11, 2010), the little leaguers will enjoy international cultural exchange and play baseball games with the Richmond Little League. The visiting Saitama team will include 20 players, one City Official, a nurse and four coaches.
The first baseball exchange began in Richmond in 1994 and rotates each year from Richmond to Saitama. The visit, games and friendships fostered during the little leaguers’ visit to Richmond are sterling examples of the partnership and collaboration between Richmond and Saitama, one of Richmond’s six international Sister City relationships.
WHEN/ Public Schedule (August 4-11, 2010)
WHERE
Thursday, August 5, 2010 - Welcome to City Hall
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
• 9:00 a.m. Richmond City Hall - Welcome Ceremony and Tour
• 10:30 a.m. Tour of Virginia State Capitol
• 12:15 p.m. Lunch at Richmond City Hall Observation Deck
• 1:30 p.m. Depart for Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park for Baseball Practice
Friday, August 6, 2010 – Baseball Game
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park Field; 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
• 3:30-5:00 p.m. First Baseball Game
Ceremonial first pitch thrown by The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District
Sunday, August 8, 2010 – Second Baseball Game
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park Field; 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
• 1:00-2:30 p.m. Second Baseball Game
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 – Third Baseball Game
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park Field; 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
• 1:00-2:30 p.m. Third Baseball Game
WHO Richmond City Council
Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission
Richmond Little League
Saitama, Japan Junior Baseball Team
CONTACT For more event information, please contact: Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission, at 804.646.6046 (tel), or my.lan.tran@richmondgov.com (email); or Ms. Catherine E. Nexsen, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission, Richmond, Virginia-Saitama, Japan, at 804.784.7630 (tel); 355.2780 (h); cnexsen@roomstore.com (email);
or Mr. Mark A. Fleckenstein, Esq., Richmond Little League, at 804. 358-9400.
BACKGROUND
Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission ______________________________________
The Richmond Sister Cities Commission (RSSC) was created by the Richmond City Council in 1980. The RSSC includes 19 members and operates under guidelines provided by Council and by requirements of Sister Cities International, located in Washington, D. C. Richmond’s first “informal” sister city relationship with its namesake, Richmond upon Thames, England, can be traced back to1930 and indications are that relations predate this period.
Sister City Concept _____________________________________________________________
The concept of sister city relationships was created by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. In that year, he created a program, launched from the White House, which called for massive exchanges between Americans and people in other countries. The overall goal was to foster peace, understanding and harmony.
The term “Sister City” is used to express the closeness of the relationships and the fact that these linkages are promoted through commonalities between the communities involved. Formal friendships are established and promote cultural understanding, educational and economic linkages. For example, cities that are linked with Richmond have comparable populations and potential for trade opportunities.
Richmond’s Sister City relationships __________________________________________________
Richmond maintains the following Sister City relationships:
1. Zhengzhou, China
2. Richmond upon Thames, England
3. Saitama City, Japan
4. Uijeongbu, Korea
5. Windhoek, Namibia, Africa
6. Segou, Mali
Richmond Sister City programs in progress _________________________________________
Relationship has included the following:
Richmond upon Thames: Worked with on Virginia’s 2007 celebration, historic marker at Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Libbie Park.
Zhenghou, China: Continued efforts in supporting teacher exchanges, the exchange of art and culture through museums, economic missions to China (currently being conducted by the Governor of the Commonwealth with representation from the City of Richmond). An extensive book collection was presented to the citizens of the City of Richmond from the citizens of Zhengzhou, China. The collection is displayed at the City’s Main Library. Wenyue Xue, Zhengzhou, China, sister city of Richmond, Virginia (International Winner) Poetry 2010 Sister Cities International.
Saitama, Japan: In 2007 architects and builders from Saitama visited Richmond looking at sustainable development and cityscape projects. May 2010 official visit from Mayor Hayato Shimizu and Saitama City Council with Mayor Dwight C. Jones and President Kathy Grazanio with tree planting. June 2010 continuing student, faculty exchange within the Greater Richmond area with Urawa Municipal High School. Annual baseball exchange between communities develops friendships and cultural understanding, which began in 1994.
Windhoek, Namibia: Succeeded in delivery of a Fire Truck to City of Windhoek in July 2003. Relations with Africa have been emphasized at an international conference of US African Cities Conference held in Richmond in July 2004.
Uijeongbu, Korea: Includes relationships with the Richmond Korean community and business exchanges well as educational and cultural programs.
Segou, Mali: A Sister Cities relationship between Richmond, Virginia and Segou, Mali was
Established on October 13, 2009.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
VIDEO/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Richmond Sister Cities Commission to host Japanese Little League Baseball team for 17th Annual Richmond-Saitama International Baseball Exchange: Councilman Tyler to throw ceremonial first pitch during first day of baseball games
Events free/open to the public: Entire community invited/encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission welcomes the Saitama, Japan Junior Baseball Team to Richmond for the 17th Annual Richmond-Saitama International Baseball Exchange. This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Richmond Sister City relationship between Richmond, Virginia and Saitama, Japan.
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District will throw out the ceremonial first pitch during first day of the 17th Annual Richmond-Saitama International Baseball Exchange games. These public events planned for the visit events are free and open to the public and the entire community is invited and encouraged to attend.
During their stay in Richmond (August 4-11, 2010), the little leaguers will enjoy international cultural exchange and play baseball games with the Richmond Little League. The visiting Saitama team will include 20 players, one City Official, a nurse and four coaches.
The first baseball exchange began in Richmond in 1994 and rotates each year from Richmond to Saitama. The visit, games and friendships fostered during the little leaguers’ visit to Richmond are sterling examples of the partnership and collaboration between Richmond and Saitama, one of Richmond’s six international Sister City relationships.
WHEN/ Public Schedule (August 4-11, 2010)
WHERE
Thursday, August 5, 2010 - Welcome to City Hall
Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
• 9:00 a.m. Richmond City Hall - Welcome Ceremony and Tour
• 10:30 a.m. Tour of Virginia State Capitol
• 12:15 p.m. Lunch at Richmond City Hall Observation Deck
• 1:30 p.m. Depart for Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park for Baseball Practice
Friday, August 6, 2010 – Baseball Game
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park Field; 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
• 3:30-5:00 p.m. First Baseball Game
Ceremonial first pitch thrown by The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District
Sunday, August 8, 2010 – Second Baseball Game
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park Field; 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
• 1:00-2:30 p.m. Second Baseball Game
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 – Third Baseball Game
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Byrd Park Field; 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia
• 1:00-2:30 p.m. Third Baseball Game
WHO Richmond City Council
Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission
Richmond Little League
Saitama, Japan Junior Baseball Team
CONTACT For more event information, please contact: Ms. My Lan Tran, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission, at 804.646.6046 (tel), or my.lan.tran@richmondgov.com (email); or Ms. Catherine E. Nexsen, Chairman, Richmond Sister Cities Commission, Richmond, Virginia-Saitama, Japan, at 804.784.7630 (tel); 355.2780 (h); cnexsen@roomstore.com (email);
or Mr. Mark A. Fleckenstein, Esq., Richmond Little League, at 804. 358-9400.
BACKGROUND
Richmond City Council Sister Cities Commission ______________________________________
The Richmond Sister Cities Commission (RSSC) was created by the Richmond City Council in 1980. The RSSC includes 19 members and operates under guidelines provided by Council and by requirements of Sister Cities International, located in Washington, D. C. Richmond’s first “informal” sister city relationship with its namesake, Richmond upon Thames, England, can be traced back to1930 and indications are that relations predate this period.
Sister City Concept _____________________________________________________________
The concept of sister city relationships was created by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. In that year, he created a program, launched from the White House, which called for massive exchanges between Americans and people in other countries. The overall goal was to foster peace, understanding and harmony.
The term “Sister City” is used to express the closeness of the relationships and the fact that these linkages are promoted through commonalities between the communities involved. Formal friendships are established and promote cultural understanding, educational and economic linkages. For example, cities that are linked with Richmond have comparable populations and potential for trade opportunities.
Richmond’s Sister City relationships __________________________________________________
Richmond maintains the following Sister City relationships:
1. Zhengzhou, China
2. Richmond upon Thames, England
3. Saitama City, Japan
4. Uijeongbu, Korea
5. Windhoek, Namibia, Africa
6. Segou, Mali
Richmond Sister City programs in progress _________________________________________
Relationship has included the following:
Richmond upon Thames: Worked with on Virginia’s 2007 celebration, historic marker at Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Libbie Park.
Zhenghou, China: Continued efforts in supporting teacher exchanges, the exchange of art and culture through museums, economic missions to China (currently being conducted by the Governor of the Commonwealth with representation from the City of Richmond). An extensive book collection was presented to the citizens of the City of Richmond from the citizens of Zhengzhou, China. The collection is displayed at the City’s Main Library. Wenyue Xue, Zhengzhou, China, sister city of Richmond, Virginia (International Winner) Poetry 2010 Sister Cities International.
Saitama, Japan: In 2007 architects and builders from Saitama visited Richmond looking at sustainable development and cityscape projects. May 2010 official visit from Mayor Hayato Shimizu and Saitama City Council with Mayor Dwight C. Jones and President Kathy Grazanio with tree planting. June 2010 continuing student, faculty exchange within the Greater Richmond area with Urawa Municipal High School. Annual baseball exchange between communities develops friendships and cultural understanding, which began in 1994.
Windhoek, Namibia: Succeeded in delivery of a Fire Truck to City of Windhoek in July 2003. Relations with Africa have been emphasized at an international conference of US African Cities Conference held in Richmond in July 2004.
Uijeongbu, Korea: Includes relationships with the Richmond Korean community and business exchanges well as educational and cultural programs.
Segou, Mali: A Sister Cities relationship between Richmond, Virginia and Segou, Mali was
Established on October 13, 2009.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Councilmembers Robertson and Hilbert to host National Night Out Neighborhood Crime Fighting Cookout at Cannon Creek Greenway: All invited to take a pe
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, and The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd District, will host a National Night Out Neighborhood Crime Fighting Cookout Event at the Cannon Creek Greenway. All Gateway 6th District and Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The event is free and open to the public. This is the third year of this successful event.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Councilmembers Robertson and Hilbert to host National Night Out Neighborhood Crime Fighting Cookout at Cannon Creek Greenway: All invited to take a personal walk with Councilwoman Robertson through the Cannon Creek Greenway to see improvements
Free food and beverages: All Northside 3rd District Gateway and 6th District and citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, and The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd District, will host a National Night Out Neighborhood Crime Fighting Cookout Event at the Cannon Creek Greenway. All Gateway 6th District and Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The event is free and open to the public. This is the third year of this successful event.
This fun-filled event will include games for adults and children and plenty of food, beverages and deserts. Attendees are invited to bring their bicycles and lawn chairs.
The event will include:
• A walk with Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson through the Cannon Creek Greenway
• Special thank you on the Virginia Army National Guard, 180th Horizontal Construction Company, 276th Engineer Battalion for their trailblazing work on the Cannon Creek Greenway
• Free Food
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 citizens and strengthens neighborhoods by creating an opportunity for families to mix and mingle and talk with civic groups, law enforcement, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials.
National Night Out events are citizen-led and 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, the National Night Out event 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. This is the 27th year of the National Night event being held in the United States of America.
WHEN Tuesday, August 3, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE Cannon Creek Greenway
Alongside the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike
(Between Dove Street and Vale Street)
WHO Sponsors include:
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, and The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd District, Green Park Civic Association, Highland View Civic Association, Southern Barton Heights Community Association, Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen Robertson, at 804.646.7964 or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com or Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Councilmembers Robertson and Hilbert to host National Night Out Neighborhood Crime Fighting Cookout at Cannon Creek Greenway: All invited to take a personal walk with Councilwoman Robertson through the Cannon Creek Greenway to see improvements
Free food and beverages: All Northside 3rd District Gateway and 6th District and citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, and The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd District, will host a National Night Out Neighborhood Crime Fighting Cookout Event at the Cannon Creek Greenway. All Gateway 6th District and Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The event is free and open to the public. This is the third year of this successful event.
This fun-filled event will include games for adults and children and plenty of food, beverages and deserts. Attendees are invited to bring their bicycles and lawn chairs.
The event will include:
• A walk with Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson through the Cannon Creek Greenway
• Special thank you on the Virginia Army National Guard, 180th Horizontal Construction Company, 276th Engineer Battalion for their trailblazing work on the Cannon Creek Greenway
• Free Food
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 citizens and strengthens neighborhoods by creating an opportunity for families to mix and mingle and talk with civic groups, law enforcement, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials.
National Night Out events are citizen-led and 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, the National Night Out event 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. This is the 27th year of the National Night event being held in the United States of America.
WHEN Tuesday, August 3, 2010
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE Cannon Creek Greenway
Alongside the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike
(Between Dove Street and Vale Street)
WHO Sponsors include:
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, and The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd District, Green Park Civic Association, Highland View Civic Association, Southern Barton Heights Community Association, Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen Robertson, at 804.646.7964 or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com or Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council encourages citizens to enjoy Richmond’s National Night Out events/activities being hosted and held in neighborhoods throughout t
Richmond City Council encourages all Richmond citizens to enjoy and take part in Richmond’s National Night Out events and activities. Being hosted and held in neighborhood throughout the City, these events are great way to meet, talk and play with neighbors and enjoy fun-filled family activities. For a list of some of the scheduled Richmond National Night Out events and activities, please visit www.richmondgov.com/Police/NNO2010.aspx.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Richmond City Council encourages citizens to enjoy Richmond’s National Night Out events/activities being hosted and held in neighborhoods throughout the city
Events are free and open to the public
WHAT Richmond City Council encourages all Richmond citizens to enjoy and take part in Richmond’s National Night Out events and activities. Being hosted and held in neighborhood throughout the City, these events are great way to meet, talk and play with neighbors and enjoy fun-filled family activities. For a list of some of the scheduled Richmond National Night Out events and activities, please visit www.richmondgov.com/Police/NNO2010.aspx.
Many Richmond National Night Out activities include (but are not limited to):
• Block parties
• Cookouts
• Bike rids
• 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
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 citizens and strengthens neighborhoods by creating an opportunity for families to mix and mingle and talk with civic groups, law enforcement, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials.
National Night Out events are citizen-led and 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, the National Night Out event 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. This is the 27th year of the National Night Out event being held in the United States of America.
WHEN Tuesday, August 3, 2010
For a list of some of the scheduled National Night Out event times, please visit www.richmondgov.com/Police/NNO2010.aspx.
WHERE Being held in neighborhood throughout Richmond
For a list of some of the scheduled Richmond National Night Out events, please visit www.richmondgov.com/Police/NNO2010.aspx.
WHO Citizens, Civic Groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations, Richmond elected/community leaders, local government departments/Fire and Law enforcement personnel
CONTACT Each event is organized individually, for more information, please visit www.richmondgov.com/Police/NNO2010.aspx.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Richmond City Council encourages citizens to enjoy Richmond’s National Night Out events/activities being hosted and held in neighborhoods throughout the city
Events are free and open to the public
WHAT Richmond City Council encourages all Richmond citizens to enjoy and take part in Richmond’s National Night Out events and activities. Being hosted and held in neighborhood throughout the City, these events are great way to meet, talk and play with neighbors and enjoy fun-filled family activities. For a list of some of the scheduled Richmond National Night Out events and activities, please visit www.richmondgov.com/Police/NNO2010.aspx.
Many Richmond National Night Out activities include (but are not limited to):
• Block parties
• Cookouts
• Bike rids
• 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
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 citizens and strengthens neighborhoods by creating an opportunity for families to mix and mingle and talk with civic groups, law enforcement, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials.
National Night Out events are citizen-led and 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, the National Night Out event 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. This is the 27th year of the National Night Out event being held in the United States of America.
WHEN Tuesday, August 3, 2010
For a list of some of the scheduled National Night Out event times, please visit www.richmondgov.com/Police/NNO2010.aspx.
WHERE Being held in neighborhood throughout Richmond
For a list of some of the scheduled Richmond National Night Out events, please visit www.richmondgov.com/Police/NNO2010.aspx.
WHO Citizens, Civic Groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations, Richmond elected/community leaders, local government departments/Fire and Law enforcement personnel
CONTACT Each event is organized individually, for more information, please visit www.richmondgov.com/Police/NNO2010.aspx.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to host National Night Out Bike Ride in East End 7th District: First 50 to arrive with bikes will receive helmets and
Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will host a National Night Out - Bike Ride Event with Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital. The first 50 people to arrive with bikes will receive bike helmets and reflective vests.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to host National Night Out Bike Ride in East End 7th District: First 50 to arrive with bikes will receive helmets and reflective vests
Entire East End 7th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will host a National Night Out - Bike Ride Event with Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital. The first 50 people to arrive with bikes will receive bike helmets and reflective vests.
This event will include a leisurely bike ride in support of community health and safety and include:
• Meet Bonnie the Bunny
• Free kids activities
• First 50 people to arrive with bikes will receive bike helmets and reflective vests.
• Entertainment
• Free giveaways (including 2 kid bikes and 2 adult bikes)
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 citizens and strengthens neighborhoods by creating an opportunity for families to mix and mingle and talk with civic groups, law enforcement, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials.
National Night Out events are citizen-led and 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, the National Night Out event 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. This is the 27th year of the National Night Out event being held in the United States of America.
WHEN Tuesday, August 3, 2010; 4:30-6:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Community Hospital
1500 N. 28th Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End)
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to host National Night Out Bike Ride in East End 7th District: First 50 to arrive with bikes will receive helmets and reflective vests
Entire East End 7th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will host a National Night Out - Bike Ride Event with Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital. The first 50 people to arrive with bikes will receive bike helmets and reflective vests.
This event will include a leisurely bike ride in support of community health and safety and include:
• Meet Bonnie the Bunny
• Free kids activities
• First 50 people to arrive with bikes will receive bike helmets and reflective vests.
• Entertainment
• Free giveaways (including 2 kid bikes and 2 adult bikes)
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 citizens and strengthens neighborhoods by creating an opportunity for families to mix and mingle and talk with civic groups, law enforcement, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials.
National Night Out events are citizen-led and 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, the National Night Out event 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. This is the 27th year of the National Night Out event being held in the United States of America.
WHEN Tuesday, August 3, 2010; 4:30-6:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Community Hospital
1500 N. 28th Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End)
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
- E N D -
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in the East End 7th District: To receive feedback on the Richmond City Council Architectural Review C
Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. Councilwoman Newbille holds individual meetings in Richmond’s East End 7th District that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting will include:
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in the East End 7th District: To receive feedback on the Richmond City Council Architectural Review Commission Task Force recommendations
Entire East End 7th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. Councilwoman Newbille holds individual meetings in Richmond’s East End 7th District that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting will include:
Topic
• To receive feedback on the Richmond City Council Architectural Review Commission Task Force recommendations
• The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City
Council, West End 1st District to attend
WHEN Monday, August 2, 2010; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Family Resource Center
2450 Jefferson Avenue (In Richmond’s Historic East End)
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/FORWARD TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille to hold meeting in the East End 7th District: To receive feedback on the Richmond City Council Architectural Review Commission Task Force recommendations
Entire East End 7th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia I. Newbille, East End 7th District will hold a meeting in Richmond’s East End 7th District. Councilwoman Newbille holds individual meetings in Richmond’s East End 7th District that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meetings are free and all East End 7th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting will include:
Topic
• To receive feedback on the Richmond City Council Architectural Review Commission Task Force recommendations
• The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City
Council, West End 1st District to attend
WHEN Monday, August 2, 2010; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Family Resource Center
2450 Jefferson Avenue (In Richmond’s Historic East End)
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com
- E N D -
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meeting to be held
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a meeting. The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 and has since worked to help preserve and promote the history of slavery in Richmond. The meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for the meeting will include the following:
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED WITH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meeting to be held
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a meeting. The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 and has since worked to help preserve and promote the history of slavery in Richmond. The meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for the meeting will include the following:
• Welcome
• New Business
• Updates
• Committee Reports
• Closing Remarks/Adjournment
WHEN Thursday, 29 July 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond East District Initiative
701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity that was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, as amended by Resolution Number 2004-R125-131. The Commission includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. Membership includes at least one member of Council (who is given first option of serving as Chairman) and three members of the Hope in the Cities of Richmond organization.
Since its creation, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked to help preserve the history of slavery in Richmond. Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission projects have included:
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural artifacts.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
Richmond City Council provides annual staff assistance and financial support for the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission. Council staff support includes providing fiscal management, public information, writing, publication creation, graphic design, special event and project management, promotions and fundraising. Additional staff support is provided by the Richmond City Administration through the Richmond Department of Economic Development, which includes project engineering and management.
Council financial support is provided through appropriations in the Richmond City Budget. This includes appropriations in the Richmond City Budget Capital Improvement Plan, Non-Departmental budgets and Departmental budgets. Funding is predicated on requests made by the Commission and as determined by Council.
Examples of Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission financial investment support, per Fiscal Year (FY), include:
• FY 2003 - $119,000
For acquisition (purchase) of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue and freight from the United Kingdom
• FY 2006 - $35,000
For Richmond Slave Trail Brochure Creation/Printing Phase I of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• FY 2007 - $511,000
For general Commission support ($11,000) and design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza; erection of the statue; and, the International Unveiling of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue
• FY 2008 - $370,000
For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $7,748) and for Phase II of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment, which included $155,000 for earthmoving and $35,000 for engineering and stormwater engineering (floodplain and proximity to I-95 berm) and $150,000 for archaeological services to hire a vendor.
• FY 2009 - $75,000
For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $5,124) and for development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program; signage and commemorative site; Lumpkin’s Slave Jail; development of conceptual National Slavery Museum; and, paid sponsorship for Symposium at the University of Richmond for the Civil War Sesquicentennial.
• FY 2010- $6,000
For general Commission support
Additional financial, staff and archeological support has also been provided by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods, and a number of corporate, nonprofit and individual financial sponsors.
- E N D -
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED WITH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meeting to be held
All Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a meeting. The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 and has since worked to help preserve and promote the history of slavery in Richmond. The meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for the meeting will include the following:
• Welcome
• New Business
• Updates
• Committee Reports
• Closing Remarks/Adjournment
WHEN Thursday, 29 July 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond East District Initiative
701 N. 25th Street (In Richmond’s Historic East End)
WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.gov
BACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity that was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, as amended by Resolution Number 2004-R125-131. The Commission includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. Membership includes at least one member of Council (who is given first option of serving as Chairman) and three members of the Hope in the Cities of Richmond organization.
Since its creation, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked to help preserve the history of slavery in Richmond. Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission projects have included:
• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue
• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.
• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering
• 2008 Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural artifacts.
• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery Museum
Richmond City Council provides annual staff assistance and financial support for the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission. Council staff support includes providing fiscal management, public information, writing, publication creation, graphic design, special event and project management, promotions and fundraising. Additional staff support is provided by the Richmond City Administration through the Richmond Department of Economic Development, which includes project engineering and management.
Council financial support is provided through appropriations in the Richmond City Budget. This includes appropriations in the Richmond City Budget Capital Improvement Plan, Non-Departmental budgets and Departmental budgets. Funding is predicated on requests made by the Commission and as determined by Council.
Examples of Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission financial investment support, per Fiscal Year (FY), include:
• FY 2003 - $119,000
For acquisition (purchase) of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue and freight from the United Kingdom
• FY 2006 - $35,000
For Richmond Slave Trail Brochure Creation/Printing Phase I of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment
• FY 2007 - $511,000
For general Commission support ($11,000) and design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza; erection of the statue; and, the International Unveiling of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue
• FY 2008 - $370,000
For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $7,748) and for Phase II of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment, which included $155,000 for earthmoving and $35,000 for engineering and stormwater engineering (floodplain and proximity to I-95 berm) and $150,000 for archaeological services to hire a vendor.
• FY 2009 - $75,000
For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $5,124) and for development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program; signage and commemorative site; Lumpkin’s Slave Jail; development of conceptual National Slavery Museum; and, paid sponsorship for Symposium at the University of Richmond for the Civil War Sesquicentennial.
• FY 2010- $6,000
For general Commission support
Additional financial, staff and archeological support has also been provided by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods, and a number of corporate, nonprofit and individual financial sponsors.
- E N D -
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
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