Regarding Councilman Marty Jewell
(Richmond, Virginia) – Yesterday evening, Richmond City Councilman E. Martin “Marty” Jewell, Central 5th District was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital.
Upon experiencing some chest discomfort and with his physician’s office being closed, Councilman Jewell decided to go to the hospital where he was admitted and is currently being evaluated.
Councilman Jewell anticipates being discharged in a couple of days and thanks the Richmond Community for their thoughts and prayers. Mr. Jewell’s family requests no phone calls, flowers or visitation at this time.
CONTACT For more information please contact Francine Young, Richmond City Council Central 5th District Liaison, at 804.646.5724.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District
Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 12 April 2010
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District
All citizens in Richmond’s Southside 8th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council
• Byron C. Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond
• Christopher Beschler, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond
• Capt. Scott Booth, Commander, Richmond Police Department 2nd Precinct
• Officer Jeremy Nieman, Environmental Officer, Richmond Police Dept 2nd Precinct
WHEN Thursday, 15 April 2010
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson-Davis Highway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804
240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, 12 April 2010
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District
All citizens in Richmond’s Southside 8th District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council
• Byron C. Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond
• Christopher Beschler, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond
• Capt. Scott Booth, Commander, Richmond Police Department 2nd Precinct
• Officer Jeremy Nieman, Environmental Officer, Richmond Police Dept 2nd Precinct
WHEN Thursday, 15 April 2010
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House
4000 Jefferson-Davis Highway
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804
240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Council keeps Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates same; $1.20
Tonight, Richmond City Council has acted to keep the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate the same as last year, at $1.20 per $100 in assessed real estate value. By a vote to 8-1, Richmond City Council, during its regularly scheduled Formal meeting, passed Richmond City Council Ordinance 2010-62 to readopt last year’s Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate.
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
Monday, 12 April 2010
Richmond City Council keeps Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates same; $1.20
Maintains lowest rate in more than 20 years
(Richmond, Virginia) – Tonight, Richmond City Council has acted to keep the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate the same as last year, at $1.20 per $100 in assessed real estate value. By a vote to 8-1, Richmond City Council, during its regularly scheduled Formal meeting, passed Richmond City Council Ordinance 2010-62 to readopt last year’s Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate.
The Richmond Real Estate Tax is the main funding source Richmond citizens use to pay for local government services. Each one cent in real estate tax equates to an estimated $1.9 million in city revenue. Historic Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates, include:
Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates (Per $100 in Assessed property value)
Year Rate
2010 $1.20
2009 $1.20
2008 $1.20
2007 $1.23
2006 $1.29
2005 $1.33
2004/2003 $1.37955
2002 $1.38975
2001 $1.41
2000-1997 $1.43
1996-1994 $1.445
1993-1992 $1.45
1991-1990 $1.46
1989-1987 $1.53
In this action, Council chose to not adopt any of the possible options for changing the Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate, which included $1.23, $1.22, $1.21 and $1.19.
Each year a number of possible Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate options are typically introduced as proposed Ordinances in anticipation of adopting a new Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) for the upcoming Fiscal Year. As a real estate tax rate must be set by April 15 annually, and sufficient time must be given between introduction and adoption to allow for review and public comment, a number of rates are introduced at the same time to allow for flexibility in adopting a new rate.
CONTACT For more information, please contact President Kathy Graziano, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District, 804.320.2454 or kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
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BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our government and decide what public services we want to invest in; the priority (investment levels) for these services; and, how we pay for them. Examples of our services include the management, oversight and delivery of such things as clean/safe water; streets/parks; firefighting/ rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for these services is for real estate owners to annually contribute funds, based on a percentage of the value of the real estate they own in the city. This process includes that each year, the fair market value of real estate in the city is assessed and the value is set Jan. 1 and an annual Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is set by Richmond City Council by April 15. This rate is the percentage, based on $100 of value, which a real estate owner will contribute to help pay for government services in the city.
Our real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services and is used statewide to pay for local services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners pay their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. For example, if a person owns $100,000 in real estate and the tax rate is $1.20 per $100, their share is $1,200 for that year.
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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
Monday, 12 April 2010
Richmond City Council keeps Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates same; $1.20
Maintains lowest rate in more than 20 years
(Richmond, Virginia) – Tonight, Richmond City Council has acted to keep the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate the same as last year, at $1.20 per $100 in assessed real estate value. By a vote to 8-1, Richmond City Council, during its regularly scheduled Formal meeting, passed Richmond City Council Ordinance 2010-62 to readopt last year’s Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate.
The Richmond Real Estate Tax is the main funding source Richmond citizens use to pay for local government services. Each one cent in real estate tax equates to an estimated $1.9 million in city revenue. Historic Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates, include:
Richmond Real Estate Tax Rates (Per $100 in Assessed property value)
Year Rate
2010 $1.20
2009 $1.20
2008 $1.20
2007 $1.23
2006 $1.29
2005 $1.33
2004/2003 $1.37955
2002 $1.38975
2001 $1.41
2000-1997 $1.43
1996-1994 $1.445
1993-1992 $1.45
1991-1990 $1.46
1989-1987 $1.53
In this action, Council chose to not adopt any of the possible options for changing the Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate, which included $1.23, $1.22, $1.21 and $1.19.
Each year a number of possible Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate options are typically introduced as proposed Ordinances in anticipation of adopting a new Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) for the upcoming Fiscal Year. As a real estate tax rate must be set by April 15 annually, and sufficient time must be given between introduction and adoption to allow for review and public comment, a number of rates are introduced at the same time to allow for flexibility in adopting a new rate.
CONTACT For more information, please contact President Kathy Graziano, Richmond City Council, Southwest 4th District, 804.320.2454 or kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com
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BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our government and decide what public services we want to invest in; the priority (investment levels) for these services; and, how we pay for them. Examples of our services include the management, oversight and delivery of such things as clean/safe water; streets/parks; firefighting/ rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for these services is for real estate owners to annually contribute funds, based on a percentage of the value of the real estate they own in the city. This process includes that each year, the fair market value of real estate in the city is assessed and the value is set Jan. 1 and an annual Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is set by Richmond City Council by April 15. This rate is the percentage, based on $100 of value, which a real estate owner will contribute to help pay for government services in the city.
Our real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services and is used statewide to pay for local services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners pay their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. For example, if a person owns $100,000 in real estate and the tax rate is $1.20 per $100, their share is $1,200 for that year.
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District – New Location
Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will host a meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, 9 April 2010
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District – New Location
All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will host a meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
Discussion Agenda ___________________________________________________
• Meet Byron Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer, City Of Richmond
• Discussion of Mayor’s Proposed Government Budget
• Pot Holes
• New Project Plans for South of the James River
• 2010 United States Census
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements
Refreshments _________________________________________________________
Free refreshments will be served
WHEN Saturday, 10 April 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Bellemeade Community Center
1800 Lynhaven Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Richmond City Council Gateway6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com.
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, 9 April 2010
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District – New Location
All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will host a meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. The Agenda for this meeting will include:
Discussion Agenda ___________________________________________________
• Meet Byron Marshall, Chief Administrative Officer, City Of Richmond
• Discussion of Mayor’s Proposed Government Budget
• Pot Holes
• New Project Plans for South of the James River
• 2010 United States Census
• 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements
Refreshments _________________________________________________________
Free refreshments will be served
WHEN Saturday, 10 April 2010
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Bellemeade Community Center
1800 Lynhaven Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Richmond City Council Gateway6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Blackwell/Oakgrove areas of Richmond’s Southside 8th District
Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, will hold a meeting in for the Blackwell/Oakgrove areas of Richmond’s Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Blackwell/Oakgrove areas of Richmond’s Southside 8th District
All Blackwell/Oakgrove area residents and businesses invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, will hold a meeting in for the Blackwell/Oakgrove areas of Richmond’s Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council
• Christopher Beschler, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond
• Chief Bryan T. Norwood, Richmond Police Department
• Capt. Odetta Johnson, Commander, Richmond Police Department 1st Precinct
• Sector Lt. John Beasley, Richmond Police Department 1st Precinct
• Environmental Officer Harold Ford, Richmond Police Department 1st Precinct
• Michelle Coward, Supervisor, Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review-Office of Property Maintenance Code Enforcement
• Todd Patterson, Property Maintenance Enforcement Inspector, Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review-Office of Property Maintenance Code Enforcement
WHEN Tuesday, 13 April 2010
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Southside Community Service
Center at Southside Plaza - 4100 Hull Street
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com
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RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Blackwell/Oakgrove areas of Richmond’s Southside 8th District
All Blackwell/Oakgrove area residents and businesses invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, will hold a meeting in for the Blackwell/Oakgrove areas of Richmond’s Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, and special guests. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include:
• Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, Southside 8th District, Richmond City Council
• Christopher Beschler, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond
• Chief Bryan T. Norwood, Richmond Police Department
• Capt. Odetta Johnson, Commander, Richmond Police Department 1st Precinct
• Sector Lt. John Beasley, Richmond Police Department 1st Precinct
• Environmental Officer Harold Ford, Richmond Police Department 1st Precinct
• Michelle Coward, Supervisor, Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review-Office of Property Maintenance Code Enforcement
• Todd Patterson, Property Maintenance Enforcement Inspector, Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review-Office of Property Maintenance Code Enforcement
WHEN Tuesday, 13 April 2010
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Southside Community Service
Center at Southside Plaza - 4100 Hull Street
WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or reva.trammell@richmondgov.com
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Citizens invited to sign-up to speak at the Richmond City Council Public Hearing on the Adoption of the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate
All Richmond Citizens are invited and encouraged to sign-up to address Council at the upcoming Richmond City Council Public Hearing on the Adoption of the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate. The Public Hearing will be held during the regularly-scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting. The vote on the adoption of a new rate will be held the same night.
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
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Citizens invited to sign-up to speak at the Richmond City Council Public Hearing on the Adoption of the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate
Deadline for sign-up is Noon the day of Hearing; Vote on the adoption to be held same night
WHAT All Richmond Citizens are invited and encouraged to sign-up to address Council at the upcoming Richmond City Council Public Hearing on the Adoption of the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate. The Public Hearing will be held during the regularly-scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting. The vote on the adoption of a new rate will be held the same night.
Citizens interested in signing-up to address Council regarding the Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate are to call 804.646.7955. The deadline for sign-up is at Noon the day of the Hearing. Parking is free and the meeting will be televised on local PBS TV Station, WVCW.
Each year a number of possible Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate options are typically introduced in anticipation of adopting a new Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) for the upcoming Fiscal Year. As a real estate tax rate must be set by April 15 annually, and sufficient time must be given between introduction and adoption to allow for review and public comment, a number of rates are introduced at the same time to allow for flexibility in adopting a new rate.
On Monday, March 8, 2009, four proposed options for a 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate were introduced during the scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting. The proposed options include $1.23, $1.22, $1.21 and $1.19. The current Richmond Real Estate Tax rate is $1.20, which would remain the same if no new rate is adopted.
The Richmond Real Estate Tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for local government services and considerations regarding the rate include a $30 million shortfall in local revenue, which includes expected decreases from state and federal funding sources. Each one cent in real estate tax equates to an estimated $1.9 million in revenue.
WHEN Monday, 12 April 2010
6:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street
CONTACT For signing-up to speak at Public Hearing, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955. The deadline for sign-up is at Noon the day of the Hearing.
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BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our government and decide what public services we want to invest in; the priority (investment levels) for these services; and, how we pay for them. Examples of our services include the management, oversight and delivery of such things as clean/safe water; streets/parks; firefighting/ rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for these services is for real estate owners to annually contribute funds, based on a percentage of the value of the real estate they own in the city. This process includes that each year, the fair market value of real estate in the city is assessed and the value is set Jan. 1 and an annual Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is set by Richmond City Council by April 15. This rate is the percentage, based on $100 of value, which a real estate owner will contribute to help pay for government services in the city.
Our real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services and is used statewide to pay for local services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners pay their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. For example, if a person owns $100,000 in real estate and the tax rate is $1.20 per $100, their share is $1,200 for that year.
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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
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Citizens invited to sign-up to speak at the Richmond City Council Public Hearing on the Adoption of the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate
Deadline for sign-up is Noon the day of Hearing; Vote on the adoption to be held same night
WHAT All Richmond Citizens are invited and encouraged to sign-up to address Council at the upcoming Richmond City Council Public Hearing on the Adoption of the 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate. The Public Hearing will be held during the regularly-scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting. The vote on the adoption of a new rate will be held the same night.
Citizens interested in signing-up to address Council regarding the Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate are to call 804.646.7955. The deadline for sign-up is at Noon the day of the Hearing. Parking is free and the meeting will be televised on local PBS TV Station, WVCW.
Each year a number of possible Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate options are typically introduced in anticipation of adopting a new Richmond Government Budget (Fiscal Plan) for the upcoming Fiscal Year. As a real estate tax rate must be set by April 15 annually, and sufficient time must be given between introduction and adoption to allow for review and public comment, a number of rates are introduced at the same time to allow for flexibility in adopting a new rate.
On Monday, March 8, 2009, four proposed options for a 2010 Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate were introduced during the scheduled Richmond City Council Formal Meeting. The proposed options include $1.23, $1.22, $1.21 and $1.19. The current Richmond Real Estate Tax rate is $1.20, which would remain the same if no new rate is adopted.
The Richmond Real Estate Tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for local government services and considerations regarding the rate include a $30 million shortfall in local revenue, which includes expected decreases from state and federal funding sources. Each one cent in real estate tax equates to an estimated $1.9 million in revenue.
WHEN Monday, 12 April 2010
6:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor;
900 E. Broad Street
CONTACT For signing-up to speak at Public Hearing, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955. The deadline for sign-up is at Noon the day of the Hearing.
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BACKGROUND ON RICHMOND REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENTS
As Richmond Citizens, we pool our resources to own and operate our government and decide what public services we want to invest in; the priority (investment levels) for these services; and, how we pay for them. Examples of our services include the management, oversight and delivery of such things as clean/safe water; streets/parks; firefighting/ rescue; trash/sewage removal; laws, police/courts; public transportation; and, our children’s education. Together, we own, operate, use and benefit from these services every day.
We as citizens have determined that a fair way to help pay for these services is for real estate owners to annually contribute funds, based on a percentage of the value of the real estate they own in the city. This process includes that each year, the fair market value of real estate in the city is assessed and the value is set Jan. 1 and an annual Richmond Real Estate Tax Rate is set by Richmond City Council by April 15. This rate is the percentage, based on $100 of value, which a real estate owner will contribute to help pay for government services in the city.
Our real estate tax is the largest single funding source we use to pay for our public services and is used statewide to pay for local services. There are approximately 73,000 real estate properties in Richmond and to help ensure fairness, Virginia State Law requires that Richmond perform annual real estate assessments to determine fair market value.
Real estate owners pay their share annually, based on the value of their real estate and the tax rate by June 15. For example, if a person owns $100,000 in real estate and the tax rate is $1.20 per $100, their share is $1,200 for that year.
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Richmond City Council introduced Resolution appointing Allen L. Jackson as new Richmond City Attorney
Richmond City Council tonight, during the Council Public Budget Hearing, introduced a Resolution to appoint Allen L. Jackson, Esq. as the new Richmond City Attorney. Mr. Jackson is the current Chief Deputy City Attorney of the Newport News Office of the City Attorney.
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
Monday, 5 April 2010
Richmond City Council introduced Resolution appointing Allen L. Jackson as new Richmond City Attorney
To fill vacant position due to retirement of City Attorney Norman Sales
(RICHMOND, VA) – Richmond City Council tonight, during the Council Public Budget Hearing, introduced a Resolution to appoint Allen L. Jackson, Esq. as the new Richmond City Attorney. Mr. Jackson is the current Chief Deputy City Attorney of the Newport News Office of the City Attorney. Council will vote on the Resolution during the upcoming Council Formal Meeting on Monday, April 12, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Mr. Jackson has served as an attorney with the Newport News Office of the City Attorney since1988. His service has included the positions of Chief Deputy City Attorney, from 2006 to present, and Deputy City Attorney, from 1988 to 2006. Prior to this service, Mr. Jackson served as Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General, from 1981-1988, and as general civil practice lawyer in the private sector from 1977 to 1981. Mr. Jackson graduated from the University of Richmond, T. C. Williams School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 1977.
As the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council appoints the Richmond City Attorney, as per CHAPTER 4.; Section 4.17 of the Richmond City Charter. The position of Richmond City Attorney has been vacant since the retirement of former Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales, beginning January 2010. David Seitz, Senior Assistant Richmond City Attorney has served as Interim Richmond City Attorney until a new City Attorney is officially appointed by Council.
Duties of the Richmond City Attorney include management and oversight of the Richmond Office of the City Attorney, which provides legal representation on behalf of the legislative and administrative branches of government. This includes all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the City.
Recruitment of a new Richmond City Attorney has been advertised at the local, state and national level. The position will remain open until filled. The introduction of this Council Resolution to appoint Mr. Jackson follows the recommendation from the Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel established by Council to fill the vacant position of Richmond City Attorney.
Members of the Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel, appointed by the President of Council, with recommendations from Mayor Dwight Jones, include:
Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel
• The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President of Richmond City Council
Councilwoman, Southwest 4th District
• The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, East End 7th District
• David Hicks, Mayor’s Senior Policy Advisor, Richmond Office of the Mayor
• Anthony Troy, Attorney, Troutman Sanders Attorneys at Law
• William “Bill’ Hefty, Attorney, Hefty & Wiley, P.C. Attorneys at Law
• The Honorable Ralph “Bill” Axselle, (Virginia House of Delegates member, 1974-
1990) Attorney, Williams Mullen (Law Firm)
• Mark Flynn, Director of Legal Services, Virginia Municipal League
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
The former Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, retired from the City of Richmond, following more than 20 years of service (from October 1989 through December 2009), which included progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney. Mr. Sales announced his retirement on November 12, 2009; which became effective December 31, 2009.
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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
Monday, 5 April 2010
Richmond City Council introduced Resolution appointing Allen L. Jackson as new Richmond City Attorney
To fill vacant position due to retirement of City Attorney Norman Sales
(RICHMOND, VA) – Richmond City Council tonight, during the Council Public Budget Hearing, introduced a Resolution to appoint Allen L. Jackson, Esq. as the new Richmond City Attorney. Mr. Jackson is the current Chief Deputy City Attorney of the Newport News Office of the City Attorney. Council will vote on the Resolution during the upcoming Council Formal Meeting on Monday, April 12, 2010; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Mr. Jackson has served as an attorney with the Newport News Office of the City Attorney since1988. His service has included the positions of Chief Deputy City Attorney, from 2006 to present, and Deputy City Attorney, from 1988 to 2006. Prior to this service, Mr. Jackson served as Assistant Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General, from 1981-1988, and as general civil practice lawyer in the private sector from 1977 to 1981. Mr. Jackson graduated from the University of Richmond, T. C. Williams School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 1977.
As the governing body of Richmond, Richmond City Council appoints the Richmond City Attorney, as per CHAPTER 4.; Section 4.17 of the Richmond City Charter. The position of Richmond City Attorney has been vacant since the retirement of former Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales, beginning January 2010. David Seitz, Senior Assistant Richmond City Attorney has served as Interim Richmond City Attorney until a new City Attorney is officially appointed by Council.
Duties of the Richmond City Attorney include management and oversight of the Richmond Office of the City Attorney, which provides legal representation on behalf of the legislative and administrative branches of government. This includes all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the City.
Recruitment of a new Richmond City Attorney has been advertised at the local, state and national level. The position will remain open until filled. The introduction of this Council Resolution to appoint Mr. Jackson follows the recommendation from the Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel established by Council to fill the vacant position of Richmond City Attorney.
Members of the Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel, appointed by the President of Council, with recommendations from Mayor Dwight Jones, include:
Richmond City Attorney Search and Interview Panel
• The Honorable Kathy Graziano, President of Richmond City Council
Councilwoman, Southwest 4th District
• The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, East End 7th District
• David Hicks, Mayor’s Senior Policy Advisor, Richmond Office of the Mayor
• Anthony Troy, Attorney, Troutman Sanders Attorneys at Law
• William “Bill’ Hefty, Attorney, Hefty & Wiley, P.C. Attorneys at Law
• The Honorable Ralph “Bill” Axselle, (Virginia House of Delegates member, 1974-
1990) Attorney, Williams Mullen (Law Firm)
• Mark Flynn, Director of Legal Services, Virginia Municipal League
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, 804.646.5921 or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND ____________________________________________________________________
The former Richmond City Attorney, Norman Sales, retired from the City of Richmond, following more than 20 years of service (from October 1989 through December 2009), which included progressive service in the Richmond Office of the City Attorney as an Assistant, Senior Assistant, and more than four years as the Richmond City Attorney. Mr. Sales announced his retirement on November 12, 2009; which became effective December 31, 2009.
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