Friday, September 11, 2015

Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold a meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 11 September 2015

Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold a meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

All Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged
to attend.

WHAT          (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District. Councilwoman Trammell personally holds meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests and refreshments. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Her agenda and special guests for this meeting include:
                       
                        AGENDA/SPECIAL GUESTS

·      Mr. Kenneth Spurlock, Network Vice President, VA
LegalShield

Ms. Cynthia Edwards, Independent Associate
LegalShield

·      Lt. William (Bill) Andrews, Assistant Fire Marshall
Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services

·      Police Officers from the Richmond Police Department and Firefighters from the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services

WHEN          Thursday, September 17, 2015

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.      
         
WHERE         Satellite Restaurant & Lounge
4000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, Virginia 23234

WHO            The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council, Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

CONTACT    For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com


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Steve Skinner
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Council Executive Offices
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
804.646.6052 (tel)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
______________________________________________________________

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, September 2, 2015

Richmond City Council to Hold a Special Meeting

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov
                                                            
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Richmond City Council to Hold a Special Meeting
                                                                         
All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 5:00 p.m., for consideration of the following Ordinances:

·      Ord. No. 2015-165 (Patron: Mayor Jones) - To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Lease Agreement between the City of Richmond and the Greater Richmond Transit Company for the purpose of leasing certain portions of the properties formerly known as “the bus barn” located at 100 South Davis Avenue and 101 South Davis Avenue for public parking for the Union Cycliste Internationale 2015 Road World Championships, as well as other community events and activities.

·      Ord. No. 2015-168 (Patron: Mayor Jones) - To provide for the granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law, of the lease, franchise, right and privilege to use and maintain certain property located at 5000 Deepwater Terminal Road for the management, maintenance, and operation of the Port of Richmond in accordance with a certain Deed of Facilities Lease Agreement.

·      Ord. No. 2015-169 (Patron: Mayor Jones) - To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to provide the notice to the Virginia Port Authority required to evidence the City’s approval of the renewal of a Deed of Facilities Lease Agreement, under which the City leases to the Authority the property located at 5000 Deepwater Terminal Road, known as the Port of Richmond, for a five-year renewal term commencing on Jul. 1, 2016, and ending on Jun. 30, 2021.

The special meeting will be held in the Richmond City Council Chambers, 2nd floor of Richmond City Hall, at 900 E. Broad Street.

WHEN         Tuesday, September 8, 2015
                   5:00-8:00 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond City Council Chambers
                    Richmond City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond, Virginia


NOTE           The regularly scheduled Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee meeting (scheduled for the same date and time) will take place at the conclusion of the special meeting and will also be held in Richmond City Council Chambers.   



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Jason E. Hundley
Council Public Relations Specialist
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, VA  23219
804.646.5420 (office)
804.797.9699 (mobile)
Jason.Hundley@richmondgov.com
www.council.richmondva.gov
                                                                                                                               

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.

Friday, August 28, 2015

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold a meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov
                                                            
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 28 August 2015

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold a meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

All Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, in Richmond, Virginia, will hold a district-wide meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District. Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. These meetings are typically held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting is as follows:

                  AGENDA

·      Richmond 4th Police Sector - Police Report
Lt. KeShawn Manns
Richmond Police Department - Fourth Police Precinct
                                              
·      Chamberlayne Business Corridor Update
Mr. Jim Hill, Principle Planner
Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review
(Update on what has been happening since the visioning meetings and community charrette held in October 2014)

·      District Update
The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

WHEN         Tuesday, September 1, 2015
                       6:00-8:00 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond Police Department
                       2219 Chamberlayne Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

WHO          The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
           
CONTACT   For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.

Councilman Chris Hilbert’s schedule of future meetings:

WHERE/       Northside Family YMCA
WHEN           4207 Old Brook Road; Richmond, Virginia
Wednesday, September 23, 2015; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

November/December
To Be Announced



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Steve Skinner
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Council Executive Offices
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
804.646.6052 (tel)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
______________________________________________________________

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, August 25, 2015

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert’s invites all to the 2015 Richmond Official Dedication Ceremony of Walter Gaines Memorial Park

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov
                                                            
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 25 August 2015

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert’s invites all to the 2015 Richmond Official Dedication Ceremony of Walter Gaines Memorial Park

Located in Richmond's beautiful Providence Park Neighborhood in the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, in Richmond, Virginia, invites everyone to attend the 2015 Richmond Official Dedication Ceremony of Walter Gaines Memorial Park.

                              Walter Gaines Memorial Park was established by Richmond City Council on June 22, 2015, per Richmond City Council Ordinance Number 2015-132-142. The park was named in honor of the late Walter Gaines, Jr. in appreciation for nearly 60 years of Public and Community Service on behalf of his country, city and neighborhood. Mr. Gaines passed in 2013.

                              A 1953 graduate of Richmond Public Schools Armstrong High School, Mr. Gaines lived a life dedicated to others. His distinguished Public Service included serving from 1956 through 1961 as a member of the United States of America Air Force 38th Tactical Missile Unit and, 30 years of dedicated service with the United States of America Postal Service, from 1960-1990.

                              A 46-year resident of Richmond's Providence Park Neighborhood, Mr. Gaines served as President of the Providence Park Civic Association from 1964 to 2013 and, under his leadership, assisted with increasing neighborhood beautification and safety; bringing a Boys and Girls Club facility to the neighborhood to provide positive activities for youth; and, the addition of new housing to the area.

                              As further testament to his active Public and Community Service, Mr. Gaines served as a Member of the Northside Community Improvement Council (in Richmond); President of the Astoria Beneficial Club; Member of the Richmond Public Schools John Marshall High School Parent-Teachers Association, Vice President of the Richmond Public Schools Thomas Henderson Middle School Parent-Teachers Association; Member of the Richmond City Council Personnel Board from 1998 to 2007; member of Habitat for Humanity of Richmond; and member of the Executive Board and Research Committee for the Richmond Crusade for Voters.

WHEN         Friday, September 11, 2015
                  6:00-7:00 p.m.

WHERE        3244 Woodrow Avenue
                  (At Woodrow Avenue, Ivanhoe Street and Meredith Street in      Richmond’s Beautiful Providence Park Neighborhood;
                       Richmond, Virginia)

WHO          The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
           
CONTACT   For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.


                        



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Steve Skinner
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Council Executive Offices
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
804.646.6052 (tel)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
______________________________________________________________

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 Ellen F. Robertson to hold a North of the River Meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 25 August 2015

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a North of the River Meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

All Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend
         
WHAT           (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a North of the River Meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. This is part of the regular meetings she typically holds each month, which include information on her Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District goals and accomplishments; thematic agendas of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. The planned program/agenda for this meeting includes the following:
                      
                       PROGRAM/AGENDA

¨     Highland Park Neighborhood Clean Alleyways
      Tons of dumped trash, mattresses, tires, rugs, overgrown branches and more removed

¨      Richmond Property Laws Code Enforcement: Fines & Penalties Panel         Discussion
        -Mr. John Walsh, Richmond Dept. of Planning & Development Review
        -Mr. Emmanuel Adediran, Richmond Department of Public Works
        -A representative from the Richmond Office of the City Attorney

¨      Special Recognition to the Cannon Creek supporters
        -Ms. Selena Cuffee-Glenn, CEO, City of Richmond
        -The Honorable C. T. Woody, Sheriff of Richmond
        -Mr. John Harris
        -Dr. Charles Price

Exhibitors: Bulk Trash; Richmond Department of Public Works - Storm Water Management; Central Virginia Waste Management Authority; Ms. Victoria Campbell, Drafting Tech II, Richmond Grows Gardens/Richmond Community Garden Program, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities; Mr. Paul Manning, Chief Service Officer, Neighbor-To-Neighbor, Richmond Office on Human Services/Volunteerism; Groundwork RVA; Renew Richmond;
Sierra Club Virginia Chapter 

WHEN           Thursday, August 27, 2015
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
                   
WHERE          Hotchkiss Field Community Center
                       (Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities)
701 E. Brookland Park Boulevard - Richmond, Virginia  23222

WHO             The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman
                       Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

CONTACT   For more information, please contact The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.314.7658 (mobile), or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)



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Steve Skinner
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 U.S.A.
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
______________________________________________________________

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.