Councilman Andreas D. Addison to hold a meeting for the Richmond West End 1st 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 ADVISORY

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Monday, 5 June 2017

Councilman Andreas D. Addison to hold a meeting for the Richmond West End 1st Voter District

All Richmond West End 1st Voter District residents invited to attend

WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Andreas D. Addison, Richmond City Council, Richmond West End 1st Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond West End 1st Voter District. This meeting is part of regular meetings Councilman Addison typically holds, which include information on his Richmond West End 1st 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 West End 1st Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for the meeting includes the following:

AGENDA

                                                             

·         Special Guest: The Honorable Jennifer L. McClellan

Virginia State Senator, Senate of Virginia - 9th Voter District

Updates regarding the Virginia General Assembly

·         FY 2018 Richmond Government Budget Overview

·         Discussion regarding Richmond alleys, bike lanes and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) implementation

·         Updates: Richmond Public Schools/Superintendent Search

The Honorable Liz B. Doerr, School Board Member, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond West End 1st Voter District                                                                                                 

WHEN          Thursday, June 8, 2017

                        6:00-7:00 p.m.     

WHERE        Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School Auditorium

                  211 Westmoreland Street, Richmond, Virginia 23226

CONTACT   For more information please contact Chelsi Bennett, Liaison for The Honorable Andreas D. Addison, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond West End 1st Voter District, at 804.646.5935 (tel), or chelsi.bennett@richmondgov.com (email).

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Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold 2017 Richmond Southside 8th District Senior Citizens’ Informational Fair

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

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Monday, 5 June 2017

Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell to hold 2017 Richmond Southside 8th District Senior Citizens’ Informational Fair

All Richmond Southside 8th 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 host a Richmond Southside 8th District Senior Citizens’ Informational Fair. This event is free and open to the public, and Councilwoman Trammell invites and encourages all Richmond Southside 8th District Seniors (55 and older) and caregivers to attend. The event will feature the following:

·      Complimentary Refreshments

·      30+ Program and Organization Representatives

·      Free Health Screenings

(please bring your Medicare Card)

·      Free Flu and Pneumonia Shots

(please bring your Medicare Card)

                                                                             

·      Blood Pressure Checks

                                   

·      Fire and Life Safety Information

·      Fitness and Nutrition Information

·      Information, Promotions, and Answers to Your Questions

WHEN          Tuesday, June 6, 2017

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.      

         

WHERE         Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities

                   Hickory Hill Community Center

3000 East Belt Boulevard, 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 804.233.7382 (home), or via email at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com

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A Joint Statement - Regarding: Proposed development of the Westwood Tract property.

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

                                                            

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Monday, 5 June 2017

A Joint Statement by

                  The Honorable Kim B. Gray   

Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

 and

The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert

Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

                                                                         

Regarding: Proposed development of the Westwood Tract property.

WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Kim B. Gray, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, and The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, received a report from residents of neighborhoods in Richmond’s Northside area which summarized their concerns over the potential impact of the development of a portion of the Westwood Tract property, to be called the Canopy at Ginter Park.

                            On March 27, 2017, Richmond City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2017-R015 which requested the Administration of Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, and other affected governmental agencies to produce an impact study of the proposed Westwood Tract development. However, funding for the study was not identified.

                            While the submitted report is not a formal impact study produced by the Richmond City Government, residents of neighborhoods near the development collaborated with Richmond Public Schools, local engineers and state agencies to summarize potential costs to taxpayers and voice concerns over traffic safety issues, storm water drainage, impact on schools, and historic preservation in the area. The report estimates that the Canopy at Ginter Park development may have a taxpayer cost of $9.7 million to $13.2 million in the first five years to pay for school, roadway, and storm water drainage improvements, and further recommends that no further permits, approvals or development be allowed until the traffic and storm water issues are properly reviewed and fully resolved.

                            In a joint statement about the Westwood Tract development, Councilwoman Gray and Councilman Hilbert stated the following:

                       “The Canopy project will cost City taxpayers and ratepayers at least $10 million. We are trying to protect taxpayers and ratepayers throughout the entire City. We also believe that the traffic and storm water public safety issues raised in the report are troubling and deserve in-depth review before any development is allowed to occur on the site.”

CONTACT   For more information, please contact:

                      

                       Mr. Craig K. Bieber, Liaison for The Honorable Kim B. Gray, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532 (office tel) or craig.bieber@richmondgov.com (email).

                       Ms. Lisa F. Townes, Liaison for The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, at 804.646.6055 (office tel) or lisa.townes@richmondgov.com (email).

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Councilwoman Kim B. Gray to hold a meeting for the Richmond North Central 2nd 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

                                                            

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Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Councilwoman Kim B. Gray to hold a meeting for the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District

All Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend

         

WHAT        (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Kim B. Gray, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, in Richmond, Virginia, will hold a district-wide meeting for the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District. Councilwoman Gray holds individual meetings in the Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; and, special guests. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting includes:

                       AGENDA

·      Richmond Police Department: Community Report

Richmond Police Precinct Captains and Sector Lieutenants

Richmond Police Department

·      Richmond Public Schools: Facilities’ Update

Mr. Thomas Kranz, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services Richmond Public Schools

·      Fiscal Year 2018 Richmond Government Budget Report

Mr. William E. "Bill" Echelberger, Council Budget Analyst Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff

·      Virginia General Assembly Legislative Update

The Honorable Jeffrey M. Bourne, Virginia State Delegate Virginia House of Delegates - 71st Voter District

·      Richmond Public Library Report

Ms. Daisy Weaver, Trustee

Richmond Public Library Board of Trustees

·      Residents’ Questions, Comments and Concerns

WHEN        Thursday, June 1, 2017

                 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

WHERE       Bon Secours/Washington Football Team Training Center

                     Movin’ Mania Room (Just off the main lobby)

                 2401 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220

                     Free parking in lot.

CONTACT For more information, please contact Mr. Craig K. Bieber, Liaison for The Honorable Kim B. Gray, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond North Central 2nd Voter District, at 804.646.6532 (tel) or craig.bieber@richmondgov.com (email).

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Steven R. 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)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

www.facebook.com/RichmondCityCouncilVirginiaUSA (facebook)

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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 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

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Thursday, 25 May 2017

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a 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 meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. This meeting is part of individual meetings Councilwoman Robertson typically holds throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meeting is 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. Parking is available for the first 40 cars in the parking lot at 2^nd and Grace Streets. The planned program/agenda for this meeting includes the following:

                 

                  PROGRAM/AGENDA

·         "Why are our Children so far Behind"

                

Special Guest

The Honorable Felicia Cosby, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

·         Leaves, Bulk Trash and Alleys Update

Mr. Bobby Vincent, Director, Richmond Department of Public Works

·         Summer Youth Programs Update

Mayor's Youth Academy and Richmond Public Schools

·         Military Veterans Services Update

Mr. Jay Patrick, Liberation Family Services

·         Special Military Veterans Appreciation

Mr. Charles Barker

WHEN         Saturday, May 27, 2017

                  10:00 a.m. - Noon

                   

WHERE        Richmond Public Library - Main Library

                       101 E. Franklin Street; Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Mr. Kiya Stokes, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or kiya.stokes@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 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)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

www.facebook.com/RichmondCityCouncilVirginiaUSA (facebook)

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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.

Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold a meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd 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 READ, POSTED, FORWARDED AND SHARED

Wednesday, 24 May 2017

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 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. 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 program/agenda for this meeting includes the following:

                      

                       AGENDA

·      Richmond Police Department 4th Police Precinct Update

·      Fiscal Year 2018 Richmond Government Budget Update

·      Mr. Reginald Gordon, Director, Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building

WHEN         Thursday, May 25, 2017; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond Public Library

                       North Avenue Library

                       2901 North Avenue, Richmond, Virginia

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

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Steven R. 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)

steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email)

www.council.richmondva.gov(website)

www.facebook.com/RichmondCityCouncilVirginiaUSA (facebook)

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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.