RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Canceled: Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission meeting, scheduled to be held tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, has been canceled.
WHEN Canceled:
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Noon-1:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department - Richmond Police Academy - Room 247
1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside) - Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (tel); 804.937.1386 (mobile); or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)
Background ________________________________________________________________________
Background on the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission
The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission was established by Richmond City Council on December 14, 2009 (Council Resolution number 2009-R166-194). The goal of the Commission is to explore the development of career and technical education options for K-12th grade students, young adults, displaced workers and those reentering the workforce. It is also working to identify and review various existing career and technical education providers to determine which are employing “best practice” education and training techniques.
The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission includes the following 21 members:
• A Member of the Richmond City Council Health, Human Services and Education Standing Committee, who shall serve as Chairman;
• A member of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees;
• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Administration;
• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Richmond Technical Center Advisory Board
• A representative from the Richmond Department of Economic Development
• A representative from the Greater Richmond Partnership;
• A representative from the Richmond Capital Regional Workforce Investment Board;
• A representative from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), a federation of international labor unions.
• A representative from the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce;
• Ten at-large members who shall either be Richmond residents or operated businesses in the city; and
• Two members appointed by the Mayor by letter to the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk.
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby announces Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby announces Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting
All residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District, and Chairman of the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission, announces that the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission will hold a meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Noon-1:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department - Richmond Police Academy - Room 247
1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside) - Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Chairman, Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby, at 804.646.5497 (tel); or, michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email)
Background ________________________________________________________________________
Background on the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission
The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission was established by Richmond City Council on December 14, 2009 (Council Resolution number 2009-R166-194). The goal of the Commission is to explore the development of career and technical education options for K-12th grade students, young adults, displaced workers and those reentering the workforce. It is also working to identify and review various existing career and technical education providers to determine which are employing “best practice” education and training techniques.
The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission includes the following 21 members:
• A Member of the Richmond City Council Health, Human Services and Education Standing Committee, who shall serve as Chairman;
• A member of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees;
• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Administration;
• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Richmond Technical Center Advisory Board
• A representative from the Richmond Department of Economic Development
• A representative from the Greater Richmond Partnership;
• A representative from the Richmond Capital Regional Workforce Investment Board;
• A representative from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), a federation of international labor unions.
• A representative from the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce;
• Ten at-large members who shall either be Richmond residents or operated businesses in the city; and
• Two members appointed by the Mayor by letter to the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby announces Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission Meeting
All residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District, and Chairman of the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission, announces that the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission will hold a meeting. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Noon-1:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department - Richmond Police Academy - Room 247
1202 W. Graham Road (In Richmond's Northside) - Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Michelle R. Mosby, Chairman, Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, South Central 9th Voter District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Michelle R. Mosby, at 804.646.5497 (tel); or, michelle.mosby@richmondgov.com (email)
Background ________________________________________________________________________
Background on the Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission
The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission was established by Richmond City Council on December 14, 2009 (Council Resolution number 2009-R166-194). The goal of the Commission is to explore the development of career and technical education options for K-12th grade students, young adults, displaced workers and those reentering the workforce. It is also working to identify and review various existing career and technical education providers to determine which are employing “best practice” education and training techniques.
The Richmond City Council Career and Technical Education Commission includes the following 21 members:
• A Member of the Richmond City Council Health, Human Services and Education Standing Committee, who shall serve as Chairman;
• A member of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees;
• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Administration;
• A representative from the Richmond Public Schools Richmond Technical Center Advisory Board
• A representative from the Richmond Department of Economic Development
• A representative from the Greater Richmond Partnership;
• A representative from the Richmond Capital Regional Workforce Investment Board;
• A representative from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), a federation of international labor unions.
• A representative from the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce;
• Ten at-large members who shall either be Richmond residents or operated businesses in the city; and
• Two members appointed by the Mayor by letter to the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk.
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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, April 24, 2013
Councilwoman Kathy Graziano invites everyone to the 2013 South of the James Farmers' Market Season Opening Day
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Councilwoman Kathy Graziano invites everyone to the 2013 South of the James Farmers' Market Season Opening Day
Saturday, May 4, 2013: Entire Richmond Metro-Area Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, invites and encourages the Greater Richmond-Metro Community to attend and shop at the 2013 South of the James Farmers' Market Season Opening Day on Saturday, May 4, 2013.
One of Richmond's most successful, entertaining and fun-filled family events, the 2013 South of the James Farmers' Market Season will run from Saturday, May, 4, 2013 through Saturday, December 7, 2013.
The South of the James Farmers' Market, which is pet-friendly and includes music and entertainment, is an open-air producer-only market where farmers and artisans sell locally-grown and hand-made items, which include:
• Vegetables, fruit, plants and flowers
• Meat, cheese, eggs and honey
• Jewelry, pottery, art, candles, clothing and knitted items
• Soaps, lotions and essential oils
• Baked goods, coffee, and other prepared foods
The market is located in Richmond's Forest Hill Park (in the part with the paved surface). Parking is located in the large lot beside the market.
Richmond's Forest Hill Park is a free public park that is managed and maintained on behalf of Richmond residents by the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.
WHEN Saturday, May 4, 2013
8:00 a.m. - Noon
WHERE Richmond's Forest Hill Park
Forest Hill Avenue and 42nd Street
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Karen Atkinson, Market Manager, at growva@gmail.com (email)
or
The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, at 804.320.2454, or email: Kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Councilwoman Kathy Graziano invites everyone to the 2013 South of the James Farmers' Market Season Opening Day
Saturday, May 4, 2013: Entire Richmond Metro-Area Community invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, invites and encourages the Greater Richmond-Metro Community to attend and shop at the 2013 South of the James Farmers' Market Season Opening Day on Saturday, May 4, 2013.
One of Richmond's most successful, entertaining and fun-filled family events, the 2013 South of the James Farmers' Market Season will run from Saturday, May, 4, 2013 through Saturday, December 7, 2013.
The South of the James Farmers' Market, which is pet-friendly and includes music and entertainment, is an open-air producer-only market where farmers and artisans sell locally-grown and hand-made items, which include:
• Vegetables, fruit, plants and flowers
• Meat, cheese, eggs and honey
• Jewelry, pottery, art, candles, clothing and knitted items
• Soaps, lotions and essential oils
• Baked goods, coffee, and other prepared foods
The market is located in Richmond's Forest Hill Park (in the part with the paved surface). Parking is located in the large lot beside the market.
Richmond's Forest Hill Park is a free public park that is managed and maintained on behalf of Richmond residents by the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.
WHEN Saturday, May 4, 2013
8:00 a.m. - Noon
WHERE Richmond's Forest Hill Park
Forest Hill Avenue and 42nd Street
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Karen Atkinson, Market Manager, at growva@gmail.com (email)
or
The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, at 804.320.2454, or email: Kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
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Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites all to celebrate "Virginia Invasive Species Removal Day" and join in waging a Second Attack against tree-killing invasive English Ivy Vines in Richmond's Cannon Creek Greenway
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites all to celebrate "Virginia Invasive Species Removal Day" and join in waging a Second Attack against tree-killing invasive English Ivy Vines in Richmond's Cannon Creek Greenway
Volunteers invited and encouraged to assist
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, invites all to celebrate "Virginia Invasive Species Removal Day" and join in waging a second attack against tree-killing invasive English Ivy Vines in Richmond's Cannon Creek Greenway.
Part of an ongoing project organized by the Riverine Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program, which began in May, the group will be joined by community and area volunteers in cutting English Ivey vines from old growth trees along the roadsides and embankments of the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike that courses through the Cannon Creek Greenway, located in Richmond's Gateway 6th Voter District.
Both the Turnpike and the nearby half-mile ravine are part of the Cannon Creek Greenway and its Bicycle & Pedestrian Trail that runs from Valley Road to E. Brookland Park Boulevard in Richmond’s Highland Park Neighborhood.
All Highland Park Neighborhood residents, interested individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations in the Greater Richmond-Metro Area are invited to come out to help.
Master Naturalists and volunteers are requested to park and meet at 9:00 a.m. along Dove Street near its intersection with the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. They also are asked to wear work clothes, gloves, sturdy shoes, and to bring hand clippers to cut the ivy vines. Water and snacks are also recommended. In case of rain, another date for the activity will be announced.
WHEN Saturday, May 4, 2013
9:00 am. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE Master Naturalists and volunteers are requested to park and meet at 9:00 a.m. along Dove Street near its intersection with the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. Work will be done along the road roadsides and embankments of the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike that courses through the Cannon Creek Greenway.
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District
Riverine Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program
CONTACT For more information, please contact:
Scott Andrews, Master Naturalist event Coordinator, Member, Riverine Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program, at 804.240.2401 (tel), or sda2401@gmail.com (email)
or
Charles Price, at 804.358.0256 (tel), or fewmit@comcast.net (email)
or
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, at 804.646.5348 (tel), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson invites all to celebrate "Virginia Invasive Species Removal Day" and join in waging a Second Attack against tree-killing invasive English Ivy Vines in Richmond's Cannon Creek Greenway
Volunteers invited and encouraged to assist
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, invites all to celebrate "Virginia Invasive Species Removal Day" and join in waging a second attack against tree-killing invasive English Ivy Vines in Richmond's Cannon Creek Greenway.
Part of an ongoing project organized by the Riverine Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program, which began in May, the group will be joined by community and area volunteers in cutting English Ivey vines from old growth trees along the roadsides and embankments of the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike that courses through the Cannon Creek Greenway, located in Richmond's Gateway 6th Voter District.
Both the Turnpike and the nearby half-mile ravine are part of the Cannon Creek Greenway and its Bicycle & Pedestrian Trail that runs from Valley Road to E. Brookland Park Boulevard in Richmond’s Highland Park Neighborhood.
All Highland Park Neighborhood residents, interested individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations in the Greater Richmond-Metro Area are invited to come out to help.
Master Naturalists and volunteers are requested to park and meet at 9:00 a.m. along Dove Street near its intersection with the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. They also are asked to wear work clothes, gloves, sturdy shoes, and to bring hand clippers to cut the ivy vines. Water and snacks are also recommended. In case of rain, another date for the activity will be announced.
WHEN Saturday, May 4, 2013
9:00 am. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE Master Naturalists and volunteers are requested to park and meet at 9:00 a.m. along Dove Street near its intersection with the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike. Work will be done along the road roadsides and embankments of the Richmond-Henrico Turnpike that courses through the Cannon Creek Greenway.
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District
Riverine Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program
CONTACT For more information, please contact:
Scott Andrews, Master Naturalist event Coordinator, Member, Riverine Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program, at 804.240.2401 (tel), or sda2401@gmail.com (email)
or
Charles Price, at 804.358.0256 (tel), or fewmit@comcast.net (email)
or
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, at 804.646.5348 (tel), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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
Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th Voter District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th Voter District
Entire Southwest 4th Voter District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southwest 4th Voter District. Councilwoman Graziano typically holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Southwest 4th Voter District quarterly throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Southwest 4th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
Meeting Agenda
• Chief Ray J. Tarasovic, Police Chief
Richmond Police Department
• Richmond Municipal Water Rates
Richmond Department of Public Utilities
Special Note: If it becomes necessary to cancel a meeting due to inclement or dangerous weather, please watch and/or listen to local news for school closing announcements. If Richmond Public Schools are closed that day, Councilwoman Graziano's Southwest 4th Voter District Meeting will also be cancelled. If the weather changes too late to be reflected in the school closing announcements, Councilwoman Graziano will make every effort to notify local media, post the closing announcement on her website, at www.kathygraziano.com, and/or have a recorded message on her office phone, at 804.320.2454 announcing if the meeting has been canceled.
WHEN Tuesday, April 30, 2013
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE St. Luke Lutheran Church
7757 Chippenham Parkway, Richmond, Virginia
(At the corner of Chippenham Parkway and Custis Road)
WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District
CONTACT The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, at 804.320.2454, or email: Kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Councilwoman Kathy Graziano to hold meeting in Southwest 4th Voter District
Entire Southwest 4th Voter District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, will hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southwest 4th Voter District. Councilwoman Graziano typically holds individual meetings in Richmond’s Southwest 4th Voter District quarterly throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Southwest 4th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
Meeting Agenda
• Chief Ray J. Tarasovic, Police Chief
Richmond Police Department
• Richmond Municipal Water Rates
Richmond Department of Public Utilities
Special Note: If it becomes necessary to cancel a meeting due to inclement or dangerous weather, please watch and/or listen to local news for school closing announcements. If Richmond Public Schools are closed that day, Councilwoman Graziano's Southwest 4th Voter District Meeting will also be cancelled. If the weather changes too late to be reflected in the school closing announcements, Councilwoman Graziano will make every effort to notify local media, post the closing announcement on her website, at www.kathygraziano.com, and/or have a recorded message on her office phone, at 804.320.2454 announcing if the meeting has been canceled.
WHEN Tuesday, April 30, 2013
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE St. Luke Lutheran Church
7757 Chippenham Parkway, Richmond, Virginia
(At the corner of Chippenham Parkway and Custis Road)
WHO The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District
CONTACT The Honorable Kathy Graziano, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th Voter District, at 804.320.2454, or email: Kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
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Updated Agenda: Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting tonight in Richmond Central 5th Voter District
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 395 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Updated Agenda: Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting tonight in Richmond Central 5th Voter District
All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District will hold a district-wide meeting tonight in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. The planned agenda was updated and is included below. This is part of the regular meetings he is holding, which include information on his Central 5th Voter District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
The updated planned agenda/discussion topics for the upcoming meeting will include:
Agenda
• Richmond Public Schools Update
The Honorable Mamie L. Taylor, Member
Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees - Central 5th Voter District
• Richmond Police Department Updates
Lieutenant Donald Davenport, Police Officer
Richmond Police Department 4th Police Precinct, Sector 413
Lieutenant Michael Bender, Police Officer
Richmond Police Department 2nd Police Precinct, Sector 211
Lieutenant Erlan Marshall, Police Officer
Richmond Police Department 3rd Police Precinct, Sector 313
• Richmond Parking Presentation
Ms. Lynne Lancaster, Parking Operations Manager
Richmond Department of Public Works
Mr. Steven Bergin, Parking Program Manager
Richmond Department of Public Works
• FY 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budget Review Process
Parker Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th Voter District
• Questions, comments, ideas, suggestions and concerns
WHEN Wednesday, April 24, 2013
6:30-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools
Binford Middle School - Auditorium
1701 Floyd Avenue
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Parker C. Agelasto, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.6050 (tel), or parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email)
UPCOMING SCHEDULE _______________________________________________________________
Meetings held: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
William Byrd Park - Round House
600 S. Boulevard (Park Address)
600 Swan Lake Drive (William Byrd Park Round House Address)
Richmond, Virginia
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Randolph Community Center
1425 Grayland Avenue
Richmond, Virginia
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Richmond Public Schools
Swansboro Elementary School
3160 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, Virginia
Thursday, December 12, 2013 (Holiday Party)
Virginia War Memorial
621 South Belvidere Street
Richmond, Virginia
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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 – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 395 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Updated Agenda: Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold meeting tonight in Richmond Central 5th Voter District
All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District will hold a district-wide meeting tonight in the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. The planned agenda was updated and is included below. This is part of the regular meetings he is holding, which include information on his Central 5th Voter District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
The updated planned agenda/discussion topics for the upcoming meeting will include:
Agenda
• Richmond Public Schools Update
The Honorable Mamie L. Taylor, Member
Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees - Central 5th Voter District
• Richmond Police Department Updates
Lieutenant Donald Davenport, Police Officer
Richmond Police Department 4th Police Precinct, Sector 413
Lieutenant Michael Bender, Police Officer
Richmond Police Department 2nd Police Precinct, Sector 211
Lieutenant Erlan Marshall, Police Officer
Richmond Police Department 3rd Police Precinct, Sector 313
• Richmond Parking Presentation
Ms. Lynne Lancaster, Parking Operations Manager
Richmond Department of Public Works
Mr. Steven Bergin, Parking Program Manager
Richmond Department of Public Works
• FY 2014/2015 Richmond Government Budget Review Process
Parker Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th Voter District
• Questions, comments, ideas, suggestions and concerns
WHEN Wednesday, April 24, 2013
6:30-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Public Schools
Binford Middle School - Auditorium
1701 Floyd Avenue
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman
Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Parker C. Agelasto, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.6050 (tel), or parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (email)
UPCOMING SCHEDULE _______________________________________________________________
Meetings held: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
William Byrd Park - Round House
600 S. Boulevard (Park Address)
600 Swan Lake Drive (William Byrd Park Round House Address)
Richmond, Virginia
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Randolph Community Center
1425 Grayland Avenue
Richmond, Virginia
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Richmond Public Schools
Swansboro Elementary School
3160 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, Virginia
Thursday, December 12, 2013 (Holiday Party)
Virginia War Memorial
621 South Belvidere Street
Richmond, Virginia
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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 Newbille invites all to see 50 free home make-overs in Richmond's Greater Fulton Neighborhood this Saturday: Year of planning, preparation and production realized
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Councilwoman Newbille invites all to see 50 free home make-overs in Richmond's Greater Fulton Neighborhood this Saturday: Year of planning, preparation and production realized
Rebuilding Together of Richmond to deploy 1,500 volunteers to fix homes owned by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District, invites everyone to come out and see 50 homes in the Greater Fulton Neighborhood receive free home repair make-overs this Saturday. The project includes homes owned by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled.
Produced and managed by Rebuilding Together of Richmond, the 2013 Richmond Rebuilding Day is part of a national event that locally represents a year of dedication and hundreds of hours of planning, preparation and production. Work completed up to this point has included soliciting and reviewing applications; coordination of funding and supplies; months of skilled trades work done in preparation; and, coordination and management of 1,500 community volunteers.
Examples of repairs and renovations include painting, heating/cooling systems, roofs, windows, handrails, porch repairs, lighting and removal of dangerous trip/ fall hazards.
Rebuilding Together of Richmond is a local nonprofit agency that was established in 1992 and receives its supplies and funding from Richmond-based businesses, individuals and community partners.
Homes to be repaired are chosen annually from applications submitted to Rebuilding Together of Richmond in the previous year. Criteria for assistance include: homeowners who are 55 years of age or older or have disabilities; have a household income less than $25,000; and, living in a property in a selected project area (assessed annually).
WHEN Saturday, April 27, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE Event Headquarters
Neighborhood Resource Center
1519 Williamsburg Road
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District
Ms. Amy King, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond
CONTACT For more information, please contact Amy King, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond, at: 804.513.8628 (mobile); or via email, at: amy@rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org; or website, at www.rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org
or
Sam Patterson, Council Liaison, for The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District,
at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email)
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
Rebuilding Together of Richmond
Rebuilding Together of Richmond was established in 1992 and is part of nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair and modification services to those in need at no cost to homeowners. With the help of community volunteers, skilled tradesman, the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates in America’s largest cities and smallest towns make life considerably better for thousands of low-income homeowners. In addition to its core home repair work, Rebuilding Together also rehabilitates community centers and conducts home modification and repair programs that focus on aging in place. Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to energy efficiency, veteran’s housing, and disaster recovery and reconstruction. For more information, please visit the Rebuilding Together website, at www.rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org
2013 Rebuilding Together of Richmond Overview
• Fifty or more homes will be served in the Greater Fulton community on this day and throughout the year via Partner Builds.
• All homes are owned and occupied by low-income elderly or disabled residents of the City of Richmond.
• More than 1,500 community volunteers participate in Rebuilding Together of Richmond each year.
• The services and products delivered by this program are sponsored and underwritten primarily by Richmond-based businesses, community and faith-based partners.
• To date, Richmond Rebuilding Together has rehabilitated 925 homes and helped revitalized 18 communities in the Richmond area.
• The project works to create safe and healthy homes by:
o Reattaching gutters and downspouts, improved drainage
o Adding handrails to the front and back stoops, adding/repairing ADA wheelchair ramps
o Weatherizing doors and windows
o Roof replacement, heating restoration, insulation
o Hot water tank and other appliance repair and replacement
o Electrical service upgrades
o Bath fixtures replacement
o Repair to floors rotted by wet conditions
o Addition of security doors, deadbolts and peepholes.
• The Home Modifications component of this program includes a falls assessment of the homeowner and family members. Volunteer occupational and physical therapists make recommendations of products and modifications to be included in the rehab effort, such as:
o Supplying durable medical equipment – tub benches, toilet railings, grab bars
o Resolving safety issues – large numbers on telephones, CO2 and smoke detectors
o Elimination of trip and fall hazards
Rebuilding Together of Richmond key points
• Rebuilding Together believes that "Community Starts at Home."
• Rebuilding Together works to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair, accessibility modifications and energy efficient upgrades to those in need at no cost to homeowners.
• Part of a national effort, Rebuilding Together affiliates across the country will mobilize thousands of volunteers to rehabilitate and improve nearly 3,000 homes during this month. Recipients of services include the elderly, persons with disabilities, military veterans and families in need.
• Rebuilding Together turns every $1 donated into $4 in equivalent market value by leveraging donations of goods and services from corporate partners and skilled trade associations.
• Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies found that the homeowners served by Rebuilding Together would not be able to do the critical home repairs they need without the help of local Rebuilding Together affiliates.
• Studies show that homeowners often must choose to put aside basic home maintenance for basic necessities such as food and healthcare and that Rebuilding Together is often a last resort.
• Rebuilding Together works to stabilize neighborhoods by focusing efforts on communities where foreclosures are highest. More than 44 million homes in the US will experience property devaluation as a result of foreclosures in their neighborhoods (Center for Responsible Lending)
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______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Councilwoman Newbille invites all to see 50 free home make-overs in Richmond's Greater Fulton Neighborhood this Saturday: Year of planning, preparation and production realized
Rebuilding Together of Richmond to deploy 1,500 volunteers to fix homes owned by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District, invites everyone to come out and see 50 homes in the Greater Fulton Neighborhood receive free home repair make-overs this Saturday. The project includes homes owned by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled.
Produced and managed by Rebuilding Together of Richmond, the 2013 Richmond Rebuilding Day is part of a national event that locally represents a year of dedication and hundreds of hours of planning, preparation and production. Work completed up to this point has included soliciting and reviewing applications; coordination of funding and supplies; months of skilled trades work done in preparation; and, coordination and management of 1,500 community volunteers.
Examples of repairs and renovations include painting, heating/cooling systems, roofs, windows, handrails, porch repairs, lighting and removal of dangerous trip/ fall hazards.
Rebuilding Together of Richmond is a local nonprofit agency that was established in 1992 and receives its supplies and funding from Richmond-based businesses, individuals and community partners.
Homes to be repaired are chosen annually from applications submitted to Rebuilding Together of Richmond in the previous year. Criteria for assistance include: homeowners who are 55 years of age or older or have disabilities; have a household income less than $25,000; and, living in a property in a selected project area (assessed annually).
WHEN Saturday, April 27, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE Event Headquarters
Neighborhood Resource Center
1519 Williamsburg Road
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District
Ms. Amy King, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond
CONTACT For more information, please contact Amy King, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond, at: 804.513.8628 (mobile); or via email, at: amy@rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org; or website, at www.rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org
or
Sam Patterson, Council Liaison, for The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District,
at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email)
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
Rebuilding Together of Richmond
Rebuilding Together of Richmond was established in 1992 and is part of nation's largest nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair and modification services to those in need at no cost to homeowners. With the help of community volunteers, skilled tradesman, the support of local business and major corporate partners, Rebuilding Together affiliates in America’s largest cities and smallest towns make life considerably better for thousands of low-income homeowners. In addition to its core home repair work, Rebuilding Together also rehabilitates community centers and conducts home modification and repair programs that focus on aging in place. Rebuilding Together has programs dedicated to energy efficiency, veteran’s housing, and disaster recovery and reconstruction. For more information, please visit the Rebuilding Together website, at www.rebuildingtogetherrichmond.org
2013 Rebuilding Together of Richmond Overview
• Fifty or more homes will be served in the Greater Fulton community on this day and throughout the year via Partner Builds.
• All homes are owned and occupied by low-income elderly or disabled residents of the City of Richmond.
• More than 1,500 community volunteers participate in Rebuilding Together of Richmond each year.
• The services and products delivered by this program are sponsored and underwritten primarily by Richmond-based businesses, community and faith-based partners.
• To date, Richmond Rebuilding Together has rehabilitated 925 homes and helped revitalized 18 communities in the Richmond area.
• The project works to create safe and healthy homes by:
o Reattaching gutters and downspouts, improved drainage
o Adding handrails to the front and back stoops, adding/repairing ADA wheelchair ramps
o Weatherizing doors and windows
o Roof replacement, heating restoration, insulation
o Hot water tank and other appliance repair and replacement
o Electrical service upgrades
o Bath fixtures replacement
o Repair to floors rotted by wet conditions
o Addition of security doors, deadbolts and peepholes.
• The Home Modifications component of this program includes a falls assessment of the homeowner and family members. Volunteer occupational and physical therapists make recommendations of products and modifications to be included in the rehab effort, such as:
o Supplying durable medical equipment – tub benches, toilet railings, grab bars
o Resolving safety issues – large numbers on telephones, CO2 and smoke detectors
o Elimination of trip and fall hazards
Rebuilding Together of Richmond key points
• Rebuilding Together believes that "Community Starts at Home."
• Rebuilding Together works to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair, accessibility modifications and energy efficient upgrades to those in need at no cost to homeowners.
• Part of a national effort, Rebuilding Together affiliates across the country will mobilize thousands of volunteers to rehabilitate and improve nearly 3,000 homes during this month. Recipients of services include the elderly, persons with disabilities, military veterans and families in need.
• Rebuilding Together turns every $1 donated into $4 in equivalent market value by leveraging donations of goods and services from corporate partners and skilled trade associations.
• Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies found that the homeowners served by Rebuilding Together would not be able to do the critical home repairs they need without the help of local Rebuilding Together affiliates.
• Studies show that homeowners often must choose to put aside basic home maintenance for basic necessities such as food and healthcare and that Rebuilding Together is often a last resort.
• Rebuilding Together works to stabilize neighborhoods by focusing efforts on communities where foreclosures are highest. More than 44 million homes in the US will experience property devaluation as a result of foreclosures in their neighborhoods (Center for Responsible Lending)
- E N D -
______________________________________
Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
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)
steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (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
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