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
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
5th August Richmond City Council Public Information Meeting being held across city to discuss Draft Redistricting Plan being held tonight
Draft Plan Attached: Meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A) – Continuing on a year-long process that began in August 2010, tonight Richmond City Council will be holding the fifth of five public information meetings held this month to present a draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to Richmond residents, before it officially introduces a plan, on Oct. 24, 2011. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is free.
Council scheduled five public information meetings across the city during the second and third weeks of August in keeping with its ongoing open public information process. The draft plan is attached, as well as a 2011 Richmond Voter District Population table.
The full schedule for August 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting
Draft Plan Public Information Meetings is as follows:
Monday, August 8, 2011 Richmond Police Department - Police Academy;
6:00-7:30 p.m. 1202 W. Graham Road, Richmond, VA 23220
(Richmond’s Northside)
Tues., August 9, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Lucille Murray Brown
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School; 6300 Jahnke Road; Richmond, VA 23225
(Richmond’s Southwest)
Wed., August 10, 2011 Richmond City Council Chambers
6:30-8:00 p.m. Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor
900 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia
Thurs., Aug, 11, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Thomas Jefferson High
6:00-7:30 p.m. School; 4100 West Grace Street; Richmond, VA 23230
(Richmond’s West End)
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Richmond Southside Government Services Center
6:00-7:30 p.m. 4100 Hull Street; Richmond VA 23224
These meetings, originally scheduled for June, were rescheduled to allow Richmond City Council more time for input, discussion and drafting of a plan.
New Richmond Voter Districts are to be based on the 2010 Census population figures for Richmond (available from U.S. Census website, at www.census.gov) and the following criteria (the first five of which are mandatory):
1. Equal population (Making voter districts, as near equal population as possible.)
2. Compactness (Making voter district shapes as closely packed as possible.)
3. Contiguity (Making voter district physically encompassed/connected, which may include spanning water.)
4. Avoidance of split U.S. Census Blocks (Not dividing the smallest geographic unit of census data when forming precincts/districts.)
5. Compliance with the Voting Rights Act (Redistricting Plan must comply with the U.S. Voting Rights Act and be approved by the U. S. Department of Justice
6. The 2011 redistricting plan should, if possible, avoid splits of voting precincts between the Council, School Board, state legislative and congressional election districts.
7. The 2011 redistricting plan should maximize voter convenience and the effective administration of elections.
8. The 2011 redistricting plan should preserve communities of interest.
9. The 2011 redistricting plan should, if possible, consolidate smaller voting precincts so that the number of registered voters in each precinct is at least the statewide average of 2,013.
CONTACT For more information and/or to discuss the Richmond City Council 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting plans or process, Richmond citizens should contact the Richmond City Council Councilmember (contact information below) that represents them or Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting
We, as Americans, govern ourselves at the state, local and national level and choose (elect) fellow citizens to assist us with the ownership and operation of our government. In order to do this, we organize ourselves into geographical areas (districts) based on population and we use these "voter districts" to determine where we vote, which positions we vote for and who we wish to represent us. This self-governance includes deciding how tax monies are invested; what laws are needed; and, what types of services are provided and how they are managed.
As populations shift over time, we redraw (redistrict) these areas to reflect population changes and help ensure everyone is represented as fairly as possible. Thus, every 10 years (decennially), we perform a United States Census to gather statistical information about ourselves and we use this (in accordance with state, local and federal guidelines) to update the boundary lines of our voting districts.
In 2011, Richmond City Council will redraw (redistrict) the existing nine Richmond Voter District boundaries that we use to elect our local Richmond Elected Government Officials (which include: Members of Richmond City Council, Mayor of Richmond, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees) in response to results of the 2010 U.S. Census. Adjustments to voting precincts and locations may also be made at this time.
As Richmond citizens, we use our Richmond Voter Districts to elect the following positions that are established in the Richmond City Charter:
Richmond City Charter Officials
• A Mayor (who must receive the most votes in at least five of the nine Richmond Voter Districts and who serves a 4-year term)
• Members of Richmond City Council (elected by Richmond Voter District to serve four-year terms)
• Richmond Public Schools Board Trustees (elected by Richmond Voter District to serve four-year terms)
Virginia Constitutional Officers (Elected Government Officials)
Additional local positions we elect persons to include Virginia Constitutional Officers, which serve at the Richmond level but are established by the Virginia Constitution and are independent of local government. These positions are elected in Richmond citywide (not by district) but voting may be affected due to changes to voting precincts and locations, they include:
• A Richmond Sheriff (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)
• A Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)
• A Richmond Clerk of the Court (elected citywide to serve an 8-year term)
• A Richmond Treasurer (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)
National and State Elected Government Officials
Voting for the following national and state positions may also be affected due to changes to Richmond voting precincts and locations (Note: Decennial redistricting of voter districts in which these positions are elected will be performed in 2011 by the Virginia General Assembly:
• A President/Vice President of the United States of America (elected nationally to serve a 4-year term)
• Members of the United States Senate (elected statewide to serve 6-year terms)
• Members of the United States House of Representatives (elected by state districts to serve 2-year terms)
• Members of the Virginia State Senate (elected by state districts to serve 4-year terms)
• Members of the Virginia House of Delegates (elected by state districts to serve 2-year terms)
2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Input
The 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting will be a year-long open public process that will include a comprehensive array of public information communications and numerous opportunities for Richmond Citizens to learn more, provide input and participate, which will include many Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings, and Public Hearings. All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to learn more about the process and to participate during each step of the way. Some of the many ways to engage in this process include:
1. Contacting the Richmond City Council Councilmember that represents you via
phone, email, meeting or letter (contact information below)
2. Sending a letter to Richmond City Council
2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting
Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad St., Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
2. Attending Public Information Meetings, Council Public Meetings and Public Hearings to learn more, ask questions and make suggestions (dates, times and locations listed below)
3. Visiting the 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting website to learn more. The website is located on the City of Richmond website under the “Highlighted Information” button by clicking the word Redistricting. The direct address is: http://www.richmondgov.com/Redistricting/index.aspx. The Redistricting website contains information and documents regarding Richmond’s redistricting process and will be updated with new information throughout the year as the process proceeds. Richmond citizens are invited an encouraged to visit the site, provide input, and to attend all Redistricting meetings scheduled for the process.
4. Asking questions, learning more, and sending suggestions or information by email to steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
5. Sending suggestions or asking questions by sending a fax to 804.646.5468
6. Learning more, asking questions and providing suggestions by calling 804.646.6052
7. Signing up for information and Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meeting and Public Hearings email updates/alerts, by sending a request email to: steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
Six Stage Process (Note: STAGE 4 Updated) _______________________________________________
The 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting process will be organized into six stages. In the First Stage, Richmond City Council will choose what redistricting criteria are to be used, which will include Public Input and Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. During this First Stage, Council will implement a multi-faceted and comprehensive Public Information communications plan to help ensure Richmond citizens are aware of the Redistricting process. This Public Information is critical to the process and will continue throughout the process. In the Second Stage Council will vote to adopt their selected criteria, which will include Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Third Stage, Richmond will receive 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond. In the Fourth Stage, Council will use the criteria and Census Data to draft a 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan (This will probably include three proposals to choose from.), which will include Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Fifth Stage they will vote to adopt a Plan, which will include Public Hearings. New Richmond Voter Districts are to be adopted by December 31, 2011. In the Sixth Stage, they will seek approval (clearance) required from the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6).
Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings
Throughout this six-stage process, Richmond City Council is implementing a multi-faceted and comprehensive Public Information communications plan to help ensure Richmond citizens are aware of the Redistricting process. As part of this plan, Council will hold and publicize a number of Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings to help provide information, discuss, receive input, and answer questions regarding the 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. All meeting locations are located on a GRTC bus line and are accessible by people with disabilities. The meetings will include the following topics, dates, times and locations (which are subject to change):
STAGE 1 – Choosing Richmond Redistricting Criteria
Richmond City Council will choose from among a number of criteria to decide which ones they want to use to base their redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts. In the first stage of the process they will choose the criteria. There are a number of Mandatory Criteria that must be used. There will be a number of Public Information Meetings and Public Council meetings held with regard to this important part of the process.
Mandatory Redistricting Criteria that Council must use include the following:
Mandatory Redistricting Criteria
1. Equal population (Making voter districts, as near equal population as possible.)
2. Compactness (Making voter district shapes as closely packed as possible.)
3. Contiguity (Making voter district physically encompassed/connected, which may include spanning water.)
4. Avoidance of split U.S. Census Blocks (Not dividing the smallest geographic unit of census data when forming precincts/districts.)
Council, at its discretion, may choose (or choose not to) add other Traditional Redistricting Criteria, which may include some, all, none and/or other types of examples of criteria listed below:
Other Traditional Redistricting Criteria
1. Avoidance of splits of voting precincts
2. Preservation of communities of interest
3. Preservation of shape of existing district
4. 4. Protection of incumbents and avoidance of pairing of incumbents
5. Political fairness or competitiveness
6. Voter convenience and effective administration of elections
The following Stage 1 Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings will be held to present and discuss the different redistricting criteria that Richmond City Council may choose to use to base their redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts:
Public Input and Pubic Information Meetings to Present and Discuss Redistricting Criteria
The following Stage 1 Richmond City Council Public Input and Public Information Meetings will be held to present, discuss and receive public input on the legal redistricting requirements and the different criteria that Council may choose from to base redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts:
Friday, January 14, 2011 Richmond Southside Social Services Center
6:00-7:30 p.m. 4100 Hull Street; Richmond, Virginia 23224
(Richmond’s Southside)
Monday, January 17, 2011 Richmond Police Department - Police Academy
6:00-7:30 p.m. 1202 W. Graham Road; Richmond, Virginia 23220
(Richmond’s Northside)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Martin Luther King Jr.
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School
1000 Mosby Street; Richmond, Virginia 23223
(Richmond’s East End/Gateway)
Wed., January 19, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Lucille Murray Brown
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School
6300 Jahnke Road; Richmond, Virginia 23225
(Southwest Richmond)
Thursday, January 20, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Thomas Jefferson
6:00-7:30 p.m. High School
4100 West Grace Street; Richmond, Virginia 23230
(Richmond’s West End)
Results of Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings presented to Council
Results of the Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings will be presented to Council during the following Public Council Informal Meeting:
Monday, January 24, 2011, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council discussion of redistricting criteria
Richmond City Council will discuss the criteria they want to choose from during the following Public Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting:
Monday, February 7, 2011, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council discussion of redistricting criteria
Richmond City Council will discuss the criteria they want to choose from during the following Public Council Informal Meeting:
Monday, February 14, 2011, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council Introduction of Redistricting Criteria Resolution
Richmond City Council will introduce a Resolution that selects the criteria they want to choose from during the following Public Council Formal Meeting
Monday, February 14, 2011, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 2 – Public Hearing and Adoption of Richmond Redistricting Criteria
Richmond City Council will hold the following Public Hearing and vote to officially adopt Richmond Redistricting Criteria during the following Richmond City Council Formal Meeting:
Monday, February 28, 2011, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 3 – 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond received
Richmond City Council will receive the 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond and make them available to the public.
February or early March 2011
Data estimated to be received/available from U.S. Census Office in late February or early March 2011
STAGE 4 – Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings regarding Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council will use their officially adopted redistricting criteria and the 2010 U.S. Census Data to draft a 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan. As part of this process, Richmond City Council will hold Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. These will include information regarding legal requirements for redistricting, criteria selected by Council, Richmond population shifts over the past 10 years and the approval (clearance) required from the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6).
Initial Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan worked on by Council
Richmond City Council works on plan for redistricting - meetings and locations to be scheduled as needed and shared with the public.
March-July 2011
Council reviews and informally “OKs” a Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to present at Public Information Meetings
Monday, Tuesday July 19, 2011; 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Redistricting Work Session
Richmond City Hall, 5th Floor Conference Room
900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Council Informally “OKs” a Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to present at Public Information Meetings
Monday, July 25, 2011; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Public Information Meetings to Discuss
Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan
The following Richmond City Council Public Input and Public Information Meetings will be held to present the Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to the public to present, discuss and receive public input.
Monday, August 8, 2011 Richmond Police Department - Police Academy;
6:00-7:30 p.m. 1202 W. Graham Road, Richmond, VA 23220
(Richmond’s Northside)
Tues., August 9, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Lucille Murray Brown
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School; 6300 Jahnke Road; Richmond, VA 23225
(Richmond’s Southwest)
Wed., August 10, 2011 Richmond City Council Chambers
6:30-8:00 p.m. Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor
900 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia
Thurs., Aug, 11, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Thomas Jefferson High
6:00-7:30 p.m. School; 4100 West Grace Street; Richmond, VA 23230
(Richmond’s West End)
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Richmond Southside Government Services Center
6:00-7:30 p.m. 4100 Hull Street; Richmond VA 23224
Richmond City Council Discussion of Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council will review and discuss proposed Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan during the following Public Council Informal Meeting:
Monday, Sept. 6, 2011; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting;
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Council Reviews/Makes Any Final Adjustments to Draft Plan and Determines Final Plan to be Introduced
Monday, October 10, 2011, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting;
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 5 - Public Hearing and Adoption of 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council Introduces Final 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan as an Ordinance
Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council Public Hearing/Adoption of 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council will hold a the following Public Hearing on the Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan and vote to officially adopt it during the following Public Richmond City Council Formal Meeting:
Monday, November 14, 2011, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 6 – Approval of the U. S. Department of Justice
Richmond City Council will send a copy of the adopted 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan (which will be provided to the public) to be approved (cleared) by the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6). Anticipated clearance to be received by December 31, 2011
Member of the 2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ______________________________
PRESIDENT (2009-2010 and 2011-2012)
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 339.8393 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)
VICE PRESIDENT (2009-2010 and 2011-2012)
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)
North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)
Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)
Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)
East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election
Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)
South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 512,0500 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)
MAILING ADDRESS/WEBSITE
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suit 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955
www.council.richmondva.gov (website)
Richmond City Council __________________________________________________________________
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.
CONTACT _______________________________________________________________________________
For more information and/or updated schedule, Richmond citizens should contact the Richmond City Council Councilmember that represents them or Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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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)
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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.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival
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
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Councilwoman Robertson invites families to attend the 2011 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival
All Richmond Richmond's Northside and Northern Gateway residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, invites all residents to attend the 2011 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival. Celebrating its fifth successful year, the 2011 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival will include the following:
• Health, wellness and educational information
• Community exhibits
• Food vendors
• Carnival games
• Inflatable moonwalks
• Three on three teen basketball tournament
• Free school supplies
• Children's haircuts
• Free prizes
• Blood pressure checks
• Dental screenings
• Music (To include: Nyasia and John Jay)
• Entertainment
• Antione Scott (Comedian), Emcee
WE CARE is an acronym for Wellness, Education, Community Awareness and Resident Empowerment. This event is free and open to the public and all residents of Richmond's Northside and Northern Gateway neighborhoods are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Saturday, 27 August 2011
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities
Hotchkiss Community Center
701 East Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23222
WHO Partners in this event include: Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities, Fifth Street Baptist Church, Boaz and Ruth, Fresh Anointing Cathedral, First African Baptist Church, Capital Area Health Network, Northside Coalition for Children and The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Craig Watson, 2011 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival, at 904.321.5115 (tel) or 804.502.1828 (mobile) or Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)
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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)
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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.
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
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Councilwoman Robertson invites families to attend the 2011 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival
All Richmond Richmond's Northside and Northern Gateway residents are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, invites all residents to attend the 2011 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival. Celebrating its fifth successful year, the 2011 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival will include the following:
• Health, wellness and educational information
• Community exhibits
• Food vendors
• Carnival games
• Inflatable moonwalks
• Three on three teen basketball tournament
• Free school supplies
• Children's haircuts
• Free prizes
• Blood pressure checks
• Dental screenings
• Music (To include: Nyasia and John Jay)
• Entertainment
• Antione Scott (Comedian), Emcee
WE CARE is an acronym for Wellness, Education, Community Awareness and Resident Empowerment. This event is free and open to the public and all residents of Richmond's Northside and Northern Gateway neighborhoods are invited and encouraged to attend.
WHEN Saturday, 27 August 2011
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities
Hotchkiss Community Center
701 East Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23222
WHO Partners in this event include: Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities, Fifth Street Baptist Church, Boaz and Ruth, Fresh Anointing Cathedral, First African Baptist Church, Capital Area Health Network, Northside Coalition for Children and The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District.
CONTACT For more information, please contact Craig Watson, 2011 Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival, at 904.321.5115 (tel) or 804.502.1828 (mobile) or Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)
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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.
2011 Richmond Eastview Neighborhood Home Improvement and Senior Services Information Fair
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
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Councilwoman Robertson invites neighborhood to attend 2011 Richmond Eastview Neighborhood Home Improvement and Senior Services Information Fair
Eastview Neighborhood invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, invites Seniors and Senior Caregivers to attend the 2011 Richmond Eastview Neighborhood Home Improvement and Senior Services Information Fair.
The event will include important information for seniors on topics that include, but are not limited to, housing services, fire safety, police protection, legal affairs, public health, and home winterization. This event is free and open to the public and all residents of Richmond's Eastview Neighborhood are invited and encouraged to attend.
The event will include:
• Rebuilding Together of Richmond
Taking applications for providing free home repairs for residents of the Richmond's Eastview Neighborhood
• Dominion Virginia Power, Energy Assistance Program
• Better Business Bureau Senior Fraud Program
• Richmond Office of the Aging and Disabilities
WHEN Thursday, 18 August 2011
1:30 - 4:40 p.m.
WHERE CAPUP
1021 Oliver Hill Way
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)
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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 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Councilwoman Robertson invites neighborhood to attend 2011 Richmond Eastview Neighborhood Home Improvement and Senior Services Information Fair
Eastview Neighborhood invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, invites Seniors and Senior Caregivers to attend the 2011 Richmond Eastview Neighborhood Home Improvement and Senior Services Information Fair.
The event will include important information for seniors on topics that include, but are not limited to, housing services, fire safety, police protection, legal affairs, public health, and home winterization. This event is free and open to the public and all residents of Richmond's Eastview Neighborhood are invited and encouraged to attend.
The event will include:
• Rebuilding Together of Richmond
Taking applications for providing free home repairs for residents of the Richmond's Eastview Neighborhood
• Dominion Virginia Power, Energy Assistance Program
• Better Business Bureau Senior Fraud Program
• Richmond Office of the Aging and Disabilities
WHEN Thursday, 18 August 2011
1:30 - 4:40 p.m.
WHERE CAPUP
1021 Oliver Hill Way
Richmond, Virginia
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804.646.6052 (office)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)
www.council.richmondva.gov(website)
______________________________________
MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council
is to represent citizens in creating and amending
local laws, providing government policy and
oversight, and approving the city budget.
VISION Richmond City Council is committed to
creating a vibrant community that is a great place
to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Richmond City Council Green City Commission to hold meeting
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
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Richmond City Council Green City Commission to hold meeting
Commission to assist by providing expertise and information in support of Richmond sustainability efforts
WHAT The Richmond City Council Green City Commission will hold an official meeting. This meeting is free and open to the public and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include the following;
I. Call to Order
II. Establish Norms
III. Approval of June 6th 2011 Meeting Minutes
IV. Commission Vacancy
V. Introduce Chris Beschler, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer,
City of Richmond (tentative)
VI. Review Committee Mission, Objectives, & Goals
a. Stormwater Management Committee (Earley)
b. Green Building Committee (Cross)
c. Waste Management Committee (Jackson)
VII. Adjourn- Next Meeting: October 3rd 2011, 1:00-2:30pm
WHEN Monday, August 15, 2011
1:00-2:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development
Richmond Main Street Station - 3rd Floor Conference Room
1500 East Main Street, 3rd Floor; Richmond, Virginia 23219
(Free parking is located on the West side of Richmond Main Street Station in a gravel lot below the interstate and, when looking at the building, the entrance is the far left door.
WHO Members of the Richmond City Council Green City Commission
CONTACT For more information please contact K.C. McGurren, Chairman, Richmond City Council Green City Commission, at 804.212.1295 (tel); 804.225.9843 (office); or kc.mcgurren@earthcraftvirginia.org (email)
Background ____________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Green City Commission
Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council Green City Commission on October 26, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2009-175-185. The purpose of the Richmond City Council Green City Commission is to assist Richmond citizens by providing expertise and information in support of Richmond sustainability efforts.
The Richmond City Council Green City Commission consists of nine members, seven appointed by Richmond City Council and two by the Mayor, one of whom shall be the director of a department of City government or such director’s designee. Richmond City Council Green City Commission members appointed to date include:
• K. C. McGurren, Chairman
Executive Director, EarthCraft Virginia
• Amber K. Foster, Vice Chairman
• James Jackson
• Mark Brandon
• Sustainability consultant, Greener Results Consulting
• Robert M. Cross, Principal Architect, R. Michael Cross Design Group
• Chris Earley, Principal, Greening Urban, LLC
• Sandra L. Earley, Principal, Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
• James D. Robb, Environmental Coordinator/Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, St. Catherine’s School
• Daniel K. Slone, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Richmond government boards, commissions, committees and task forces _________________
Critical to the foundation of our citizen-run government, Richmond City Council regularly establishes and/or appoints members to serve on local and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces to assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services. Appointments are made throughout the year as vacancies occur and new entities are created. Richmond City Council currently appoints members to 55 local and regional public bodies; most of which are volunteer/non-paid positions.
Appointed public bodies provide needed intellectual assistance on subjects that shape the quality of our lives, neighborhoods and city and increase government openness, inclusion and transparency. Membership on these entities offers citizens an opportunity to learn more about their local government and to use their education, experience, skills and abilities in service of the public good. All citizens are invited and encouraged to apply to serve.
Individual membership requirements are different for each public body, which range from advisory to policy to governing. Appointed terms include project-oriented ones that exist for a few months and more long-term ones that last up to four years. Time commitments vary from a couple hours a year, up to 20 hours a month. Meeting times, dates, locations and frequency are scheduled as needed. Incumbents are also considered for reappointment at the conclusion of their terms.
In addition to the 55 current local and regional public bodies, Council appoints members to five (5) non-governmental organizations and one (1) federal government entity; for a total of 61 entities (governmental and non-governmental).
All citizens interested in being appointed to serve as a member of a local or regional public government body or non-government organization (a list of which follows below), that Richmond City Council appoints members, to are invited to review the descriptions, purposes and individual membership requirements and vacancies and apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
CONTACT
For more information regarding local or regional public government body or non-government organization, that Richmond City Council appoints members, please call 804.646.7955; or visit: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx
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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 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Richmond City Council Green City Commission to hold meeting
Commission to assist by providing expertise and information in support of Richmond sustainability efforts
WHAT The Richmond City Council Green City Commission will hold an official meeting. This meeting is free and open to the public and all citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for this meeting will include the following;
I. Call to Order
II. Establish Norms
III. Approval of June 6th 2011 Meeting Minutes
IV. Commission Vacancy
V. Introduce Chris Beschler, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer,
City of Richmond (tentative)
VI. Review Committee Mission, Objectives, & Goals
a. Stormwater Management Committee (Earley)
b. Green Building Committee (Cross)
c. Waste Management Committee (Jackson)
VII. Adjourn- Next Meeting: October 3rd 2011, 1:00-2:30pm
WHEN Monday, August 15, 2011
1:00-2:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development
Richmond Main Street Station - 3rd Floor Conference Room
1500 East Main Street, 3rd Floor; Richmond, Virginia 23219
(Free parking is located on the West side of Richmond Main Street Station in a gravel lot below the interstate and, when looking at the building, the entrance is the far left door.
WHO Members of the Richmond City Council Green City Commission
CONTACT For more information please contact K.C. McGurren, Chairman, Richmond City Council Green City Commission, at 804.212.1295 (tel); 804.225.9843 (office); or kc.mcgurren@earthcraftvirginia.org (email)
Background ____________________________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Green City Commission
Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council Green City Commission on October 26, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2009-175-185. The purpose of the Richmond City Council Green City Commission is to assist Richmond citizens by providing expertise and information in support of Richmond sustainability efforts.
The Richmond City Council Green City Commission consists of nine members, seven appointed by Richmond City Council and two by the Mayor, one of whom shall be the director of a department of City government or such director’s designee. Richmond City Council Green City Commission members appointed to date include:
• K. C. McGurren, Chairman
Executive Director, EarthCraft Virginia
• Amber K. Foster, Vice Chairman
• James Jackson
• Mark Brandon
• Sustainability consultant, Greener Results Consulting
• Robert M. Cross, Principal Architect, R. Michael Cross Design Group
• Chris Earley, Principal, Greening Urban, LLC
• Sandra L. Earley, Principal, Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
• James D. Robb, Environmental Coordinator/Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, St. Catherine’s School
• Daniel K. Slone, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP
Richmond government boards, commissions, committees and task forces _________________
Critical to the foundation of our citizen-run government, Richmond City Council regularly establishes and/or appoints members to serve on local and regional government boards, commissions, committees and task forces to assist with providing oversight on various topics, programs and services. Appointments are made throughout the year as vacancies occur and new entities are created. Richmond City Council currently appoints members to 55 local and regional public bodies; most of which are volunteer/non-paid positions.
Appointed public bodies provide needed intellectual assistance on subjects that shape the quality of our lives, neighborhoods and city and increase government openness, inclusion and transparency. Membership on these entities offers citizens an opportunity to learn more about their local government and to use their education, experience, skills and abilities in service of the public good. All citizens are invited and encouraged to apply to serve.
Individual membership requirements are different for each public body, which range from advisory to policy to governing. Appointed terms include project-oriented ones that exist for a few months and more long-term ones that last up to four years. Time commitments vary from a couple hours a year, up to 20 hours a month. Meeting times, dates, locations and frequency are scheduled as needed. Incumbents are also considered for reappointment at the conclusion of their terms.
In addition to the 55 current local and regional public bodies, Council appoints members to five (5) non-governmental organizations and one (1) federal government entity; for a total of 61 entities (governmental and non-governmental).
All citizens interested in being appointed to serve as a member of a local or regional public government body or non-government organization (a list of which follows below), that Richmond City Council appoints members, to are invited to review the descriptions, purposes and individual membership requirements and vacancies and apply online at: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx or http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/boardscommissions/index.aspx
CONTACT
For more information regarding local or regional public government body or non-government organization, that Richmond City Council appoints members, please call 804.646.7955; or visit: http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/CouncilBoardsCommissions.aspx
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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.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Richmond City Council holding 5 Public Information Meetings across city to discuss Draft Redistricting Plan
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
Monday, 8 August 2011
Richmond City Council holding 5 Public Information Meetings across city to discuss Draft Redistricting Plan
Draft Plan Attached: Meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A) – Continuing on a year-long process that began in August 2010, Richmond City Council will be presenting a draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to Richmond residents during five Council Public Information Meetings being held throughout the city during the second and third weeks of August. The meetings are in keeping with Council’ ongoing open public information process and will be held to present a draft plan and receive public input before it is officially introduced, on Oct. 24, 2011, and voted on by Richmond City Council, on Nov. 14, 2011. The draft plan is attached, as well as a 2011 Richmond Voter District Population table.
The schedule for the upcoming 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting
Draft Plan Public Information Meetings is as follows:
Monday, August 8, 2011 Richmond Police Department - Police Academy;
6:00-7:30 p.m. 1202 W. Graham Road, Richmond, VA 23220
(Richmond’s Northside)
Tues., August 9, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Lucille Murray Brown
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School; 6300 Jahnke Road; Richmond, VA 23225
(Richmond’s Southwest)
Wed., August 10, 2011 NEW LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers
NEW TIME 6:30-8:00 p.m. Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor
900 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia
Thurs., Aug, 11, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Thomas Jefferson High
6:00-7:30 p.m. School; 4100 West Grace Street; Richmond, VA 23230
(Richmond’s West End)
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Richmond Southside Government Services Center
6:00-7:30 p.m. 4100 Hull Street; Richmond VA 23224
These meetings, originally scheduled for June, were rescheduled to allow Richmond City Council more time for input, discussion and drafting of a plan.
New Richmond Voter Districts are to be based on the 2010 Census population figures for Richmond (available from U.S. Census website, at www.census.gov) and the following criteria (the first five of which are mandatory):
1. Equal population (Making voter districts, as near equal population as possible.)
2. Compactness (Making voter district shapes as closely packed as possible.)
3. Contiguity (Making voter district physically encompassed/connected, which may include spanning water.)
4. Avoidance of split U.S. Census Blocks (Not dividing the smallest geographic unit of census data when forming precincts/districts.)
5. Compliance with the Voting Rights Act (Redistricting Plan must comply with the U.S. Voting Rights Act and be approved by the U. S. Department of Justice
6. The 2011 redistricting plan should, if possible, avoid splits of voting precincts between the Council, School Board, state legislative and congressional election districts.
7. The 2011 redistricting plan should maximize voter convenience and the effective administration of elections.
8. The 2011 redistricting plan should preserve communities of interest.
9. The 2011 redistricting plan should, if possible, consolidate smaller voting precincts so that the number of registered voters in each precinct is at least the statewide average of 2,013.
CONTACT For more information and/or to discuss the Richmond City Council 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting plans or process, Richmond citizens should contact the Richmond City Council Councilmember (contact information below) that represents them or Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting
We, as Americans, govern ourselves at the state, local and national level and choose (elect) fellow citizens to assist us with the ownership and operation of our government. In order to do this, we organize ourselves into geographical areas (districts) based on population and we use these "voter districts" to determine where we vote, which positions we vote for and who we wish to represent us. This self-governance includes deciding how tax monies are invested; what laws are needed; and, what types of services are provided and how they are managed.
As populations shift over time, we redraw (redistrict) these areas to reflect population changes and help ensure everyone is represented as fairly as possible. Thus, every 10 years (decennially), we perform a United States Census to gather statistical information about ourselves and we use this (in accordance with state, local and federal guidelines) to update the boundary lines of our voting districts.
In 2011, Richmond City Council will redraw (redistrict) the existing nine Richmond Voter District boundaries that we use to elect our local Richmond Elected Government Officials (which include: Members of Richmond City Council, Mayor of Richmond, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees) in response to results of the 2010 U.S. Census. Adjustments to voting precincts and locations may also be made at this time.
As Richmond citizens, we use our Richmond Voter Districts to elect the following positions that are established in the Richmond City Charter:
Richmond City Charter Officials
• A Mayor (who must receive the most votes in at least five of the nine Richmond Voter Districts and who serves a 4-year term)
• Members of Richmond City Council (elected by Richmond Voter District to serve four-year terms)
• Richmond Public Schools Board Trustees (elected by Richmond Voter District to serve four-year terms)
Virginia Constitutional Officers (Elected Government Officials)
Additional local positions we elect persons to include Virginia Constitutional Officers, which serve at the Richmond level but are established by the Virginia Constitution and are independent of local government. These positions are elected in Richmond citywide (not by district) but voting may be affected due to changes to voting precincts and locations, they include:
• A Richmond Sheriff (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)
• A Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)
• A Richmond Clerk of the Court (elected citywide to serve an 8-year term)
• A Richmond Treasurer (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)
National and State Elected Government Officials
Voting for the following national and state positions may also be affected due to changes to Richmond voting precincts and locations (Note: Decennial redistricting of voter districts in which these positions are elected will be performed in 2011 by the Virginia General Assembly:
• A President/Vice President of the United States of America (elected nationally to serve a 4-year term)
• Members of the United States Senate (elected statewide to serve 6-year terms)
• Members of the United States House of Representatives (elected by state districts to serve 2-year terms)
• Members of the Virginia State Senate (elected by state districts to serve 4-year terms)
• Members of the Virginia House of Delegates (elected by state districts to serve 2-year terms)
2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Input
The 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting will be a year-long open public process that will include a comprehensive array of public information communications and numerous opportunities for Richmond Citizens to learn more, provide input and participate, which will include many Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings, and Public Hearings. All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to learn more about the process and to participate during each step of the way. Some of the many ways to engage in this process include:
1. Contacting the Richmond City Council Councilmember that represents you via
phone, email, meeting or letter (contact information below)
2. Sending a letter to Richmond City Council
2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting
Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad St., Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
2. Attending Public Information Meetings, Council Public Meetings and Public Hearings to learn more, ask questions and make suggestions (dates, times and locations listed below)
3. Visiting the 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting website to learn more. The website is located on the City of Richmond website under the “Highlighted Information” button by clicking the word Redistricting. The direct address is: http://www.richmondgov.com/Redistricting/index.aspx. The Redistricting website contains information and documents regarding Richmond’s redistricting process and will be updated with new information throughout the year as the process proceeds. Richmond citizens are invited an encouraged to visit the site, provide input, and to attend all Redistricting meetings scheduled for the process.
4. Asking questions, learning more, and sending suggestions or information by email to steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
5. Sending suggestions or asking questions by sending a fax to 804.646.5468
6. Learning more, asking questions and providing suggestions by calling 804.646.6052
7. Signing up for information and Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meeting and Public Hearings email updates/alerts, by sending a request email to: steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
Six Stage Process (Note: STAGE 4 Updated) _______________________________________________
The 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting process will be organized into six stages. In the First Stage, Richmond City Council will choose what redistricting criteria are to be used, which will include Public Input and Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. During this First Stage, Council will implement a multi-faceted and comprehensive Public Information communications plan to help ensure Richmond citizens are aware of the Redistricting process. This Public Information is critical to the process and will continue throughout the process. In the Second Stage Council will vote to adopt their selected criteria, which will include Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Third Stage, Richmond will receive 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond. In the Fourth Stage, Council will use the criteria and Census Data to draft a 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan (This will probably include three proposals to choose from.), which will include Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Fifth Stage they will vote to adopt a Plan, which will include Public Hearings. New Richmond Voter Districts are to be adopted by December 31, 2011. In the Sixth Stage, they will seek approval (clearance) required from the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6).
Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings
Throughout this six-stage process, Richmond City Council is implementing a multi-faceted and comprehensive Public Information communications plan to help ensure Richmond citizens are aware of the Redistricting process. As part of this plan, Council will hold and publicize a number of Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings to help provide information, discuss, receive input, and answer questions regarding the 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. All meeting locations are located on a GRTC bus line and are accessible by people with disabilities. The meetings will include the following topics, dates, times and locations (which are subject to change):
STAGE 1 – Choosing Richmond Redistricting Criteria
Richmond City Council will choose from among a number of criteria to decide which ones they want to use to base their redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts. In the first stage of the process they will choose the criteria. There are a number of Mandatory Criteria that must be used. There will be a number of Public Information Meetings and Public Council meetings held with regard to this important part of the process.
Mandatory Redistricting Criteria that Council must use include the following:
Mandatory Redistricting Criteria
1. Equal population (Making voter districts, as near equal population as possible.)
2. Compactness (Making voter district shapes as closely packed as possible.)
3. Contiguity (Making voter district physically encompassed/connected, which may include spanning water.)
4. Avoidance of split U.S. Census Blocks (Not dividing the smallest geographic unit of census data when forming precincts/districts.)
Council, at its discretion, may choose (or choose not to) add other Traditional Redistricting Criteria, which may include some, all, none and/or other types of examples of criteria listed below:
Other Traditional Redistricting Criteria
1. Avoidance of splits of voting precincts
2. Preservation of communities of interest
3. Preservation of shape of existing district
4. 4. Protection of incumbents and avoidance of pairing of incumbents
5. Political fairness or competitiveness
6. Voter convenience and effective administration of elections
The following Stage 1 Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings will be held to present and discuss the different redistricting criteria that Richmond City Council may choose to use to base their redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts:
Public Input and Pubic Information Meetings to Present and Discuss Redistricting Criteria
The following Stage 1 Richmond City Council Public Input and Public Information Meetings will be held to present, discuss and receive public input on the legal redistricting requirements and the different criteria that Council may choose from to base redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts:
Friday, January 14, 2011 Richmond Southside Social Services Center
6:00-7:30 p.m. 4100 Hull Street; Richmond, Virginia 23224
(Richmond’s Southside)
Monday, January 17, 2011 Richmond Police Department - Police Academy
6:00-7:30 p.m. 1202 W. Graham Road; Richmond, Virginia 23220
(Richmond’s Northside)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Martin Luther King Jr.
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School
1000 Mosby Street; Richmond, Virginia 23223
(Richmond’s East End/Gateway)
Wed., January 19, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Lucille Murray Brown
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School
6300 Jahnke Road; Richmond, Virginia 23225
(Southwest Richmond)
Thursday, January 20, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Thomas Jefferson
6:00-7:30 p.m. High School
4100 West Grace Street; Richmond, Virginia 23230
(Richmond’s West End)
Results of Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings presented to Council
Results of the Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings will be presented to Council during the following Public Council Informal Meeting:
Monday, January 24, 2011, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council discussion of redistricting criteria
Richmond City Council will discuss the criteria they want to choose from during the following Public Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting:
Monday, February 7, 2011, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council discussion of redistricting criteria
Richmond City Council will discuss the criteria they want to choose from during the following Public Council Informal Meeting:
Monday, February 14, 2011, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council Introduction of Redistricting Criteria Resolution
Richmond City Council will introduce a Resolution that selects the criteria they want to choose from during the following Public Council Formal Meeting
Monday, February 14, 2011, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 2 – Public Hearing and Adoption of Richmond Redistricting Criteria
Richmond City Council will hold the following Public Hearing and vote to officially adopt Richmond Redistricting Criteria during the following Richmond City Council Formal Meeting:
Monday, February 28, 2011, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 3 – 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond received
Richmond City Council will receive the 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond and make them available to the public.
February or early March 2011
Data estimated to be received/available from U.S. Census Office in late February or early March 2011
STAGE 4 – Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings regarding Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council will use their officially adopted redistricting criteria and the 2010 U.S. Census Data to draft a 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan. As part of this process, Richmond City Council will hold Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. These will include information regarding legal requirements for redistricting, criteria selected by Council, Richmond population shifts over the past 10 years and the approval (clearance) required from the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6).
Initial Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan worked on by Council
Richmond City Council works on plan for redistricting - meetings and locations to be scheduled as needed and shared with the public.
March-July 2011
Council reviews and informally “OKs” a Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to present at Public Information Meetings
Monday, Tuesday July 19, 2011; 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Redistricting Work Session
Richmond City Hall, 5th Floor Conference Room
900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Council Informally “OKs” a Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to present at Public Information Meetings
Monday, July 25, 2011; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Public Information Meetings to Discuss
Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan
The following Richmond City Council Public Input and Public Information Meetings will be held to present the Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to the public to present, discuss and receive public input.
Monday, August 8, 2011 Richmond Police Department - Police Academy;
6:00-7:30 p.m. 1202 W. Graham Road, Richmond, VA 23220
(Richmond’s Northside)
Tues., August 9, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Lucille Murray Brown
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School; 6300 Jahnke Road; Richmond, VA 23225
(Richmond’s Southwest)
Wed., August 10, 2011 NEW LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers
NEW TIME 6:30-8:00 p.m. Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor
900 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia
Thurs., Aug, 11, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Thomas Jefferson High
6:00-7:30 p.m. School; 4100 West Grace Street; Richmond, VA 23230
(Richmond’s West End)
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Richmond Southside Government Services Center
6:00-7:30 p.m. 4100 Hull Street; Richmond VA 23224
Richmond City Council Discussion of Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council will review and discuss proposed Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan during the following Public Council Informal Meeting:
Monday, Sept. 6, 2011; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting;
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Council Reviews/Makes Any Final Adjustments to Draft Plan and Determines Final Plan to be Introduced
Monday, October 10, 2011, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting;
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 5 - Public Hearing and Adoption of 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council Introduces Final 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan as an Ordinance
Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council Public Hearing/Adoption of 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council will hold a the following Public Hearing on the Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan and vote to officially adopt it during the following Public Richmond City Council Formal Meeting:
Monday, November 14, 2011, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 6 – Approval of the U. S. Department of Justice
Richmond City Council will send a copy of the adopted 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan (which will be provided to the public) to be approved (cleared) by the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6). Anticipated clearance to be received by December 31, 2011
Member of the 2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ______________________________
PRESIDENT (2009-2010 and 2011-2012)
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 339.8393 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)
VICE PRESIDENT (2009-2010 and 2011-2012)
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)
North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)
Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)
Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)
East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election
Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)
South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 512,0500 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)
MAILING ADDRESS/WEBSITE
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suit 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955
www.council.richmondva.gov (website)
Richmond City Council __________________________________________________________________
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.
CONTACT _______________________________________________________________________________
For more information and/or updated schedule, Richmond citizens should contact the Richmond City Council Councilmember that represents them or Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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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 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, 8 August 2011
Richmond City Council holding 5 Public Information Meetings across city to discuss Draft Redistricting Plan
Draft Plan Attached: Meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A) – Continuing on a year-long process that began in August 2010, Richmond City Council will be presenting a draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to Richmond residents during five Council Public Information Meetings being held throughout the city during the second and third weeks of August. The meetings are in keeping with Council’ ongoing open public information process and will be held to present a draft plan and receive public input before it is officially introduced, on Oct. 24, 2011, and voted on by Richmond City Council, on Nov. 14, 2011. The draft plan is attached, as well as a 2011 Richmond Voter District Population table.
The schedule for the upcoming 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting
Draft Plan Public Information Meetings is as follows:
Monday, August 8, 2011 Richmond Police Department - Police Academy;
6:00-7:30 p.m. 1202 W. Graham Road, Richmond, VA 23220
(Richmond’s Northside)
Tues., August 9, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Lucille Murray Brown
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School; 6300 Jahnke Road; Richmond, VA 23225
(Richmond’s Southwest)
Wed., August 10, 2011 NEW LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers
NEW TIME 6:30-8:00 p.m. Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor
900 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia
Thurs., Aug, 11, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Thomas Jefferson High
6:00-7:30 p.m. School; 4100 West Grace Street; Richmond, VA 23230
(Richmond’s West End)
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Richmond Southside Government Services Center
6:00-7:30 p.m. 4100 Hull Street; Richmond VA 23224
These meetings, originally scheduled for June, were rescheduled to allow Richmond City Council more time for input, discussion and drafting of a plan.
New Richmond Voter Districts are to be based on the 2010 Census population figures for Richmond (available from U.S. Census website, at www.census.gov) and the following criteria (the first five of which are mandatory):
1. Equal population (Making voter districts, as near equal population as possible.)
2. Compactness (Making voter district shapes as closely packed as possible.)
3. Contiguity (Making voter district physically encompassed/connected, which may include spanning water.)
4. Avoidance of split U.S. Census Blocks (Not dividing the smallest geographic unit of census data when forming precincts/districts.)
5. Compliance with the Voting Rights Act (Redistricting Plan must comply with the U.S. Voting Rights Act and be approved by the U. S. Department of Justice
6. The 2011 redistricting plan should, if possible, avoid splits of voting precincts between the Council, School Board, state legislative and congressional election districts.
7. The 2011 redistricting plan should maximize voter convenience and the effective administration of elections.
8. The 2011 redistricting plan should preserve communities of interest.
9. The 2011 redistricting plan should, if possible, consolidate smaller voting precincts so that the number of registered voters in each precinct is at least the statewide average of 2,013.
CONTACT For more information and/or to discuss the Richmond City Council 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting plans or process, Richmond citizens should contact the Richmond City Council Councilmember (contact information below) that represents them or Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting
We, as Americans, govern ourselves at the state, local and national level and choose (elect) fellow citizens to assist us with the ownership and operation of our government. In order to do this, we organize ourselves into geographical areas (districts) based on population and we use these "voter districts" to determine where we vote, which positions we vote for and who we wish to represent us. This self-governance includes deciding how tax monies are invested; what laws are needed; and, what types of services are provided and how they are managed.
As populations shift over time, we redraw (redistrict) these areas to reflect population changes and help ensure everyone is represented as fairly as possible. Thus, every 10 years (decennially), we perform a United States Census to gather statistical information about ourselves and we use this (in accordance with state, local and federal guidelines) to update the boundary lines of our voting districts.
In 2011, Richmond City Council will redraw (redistrict) the existing nine Richmond Voter District boundaries that we use to elect our local Richmond Elected Government Officials (which include: Members of Richmond City Council, Mayor of Richmond, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees) in response to results of the 2010 U.S. Census. Adjustments to voting precincts and locations may also be made at this time.
As Richmond citizens, we use our Richmond Voter Districts to elect the following positions that are established in the Richmond City Charter:
Richmond City Charter Officials
• A Mayor (who must receive the most votes in at least five of the nine Richmond Voter Districts and who serves a 4-year term)
• Members of Richmond City Council (elected by Richmond Voter District to serve four-year terms)
• Richmond Public Schools Board Trustees (elected by Richmond Voter District to serve four-year terms)
Virginia Constitutional Officers (Elected Government Officials)
Additional local positions we elect persons to include Virginia Constitutional Officers, which serve at the Richmond level but are established by the Virginia Constitution and are independent of local government. These positions are elected in Richmond citywide (not by district) but voting may be affected due to changes to voting precincts and locations, they include:
• A Richmond Sheriff (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)
• A Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)
• A Richmond Clerk of the Court (elected citywide to serve an 8-year term)
• A Richmond Treasurer (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)
National and State Elected Government Officials
Voting for the following national and state positions may also be affected due to changes to Richmond voting precincts and locations (Note: Decennial redistricting of voter districts in which these positions are elected will be performed in 2011 by the Virginia General Assembly:
• A President/Vice President of the United States of America (elected nationally to serve a 4-year term)
• Members of the United States Senate (elected statewide to serve 6-year terms)
• Members of the United States House of Representatives (elected by state districts to serve 2-year terms)
• Members of the Virginia State Senate (elected by state districts to serve 4-year terms)
• Members of the Virginia House of Delegates (elected by state districts to serve 2-year terms)
2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Input
The 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting will be a year-long open public process that will include a comprehensive array of public information communications and numerous opportunities for Richmond Citizens to learn more, provide input and participate, which will include many Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings, and Public Hearings. All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to learn more about the process and to participate during each step of the way. Some of the many ways to engage in this process include:
1. Contacting the Richmond City Council Councilmember that represents you via
phone, email, meeting or letter (contact information below)
2. Sending a letter to Richmond City Council
2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting
Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad St., Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
2. Attending Public Information Meetings, Council Public Meetings and Public Hearings to learn more, ask questions and make suggestions (dates, times and locations listed below)
3. Visiting the 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting website to learn more. The website is located on the City of Richmond website under the “Highlighted Information” button by clicking the word Redistricting. The direct address is: http://www.richmondgov.com/Redistricting/index.aspx. The Redistricting website contains information and documents regarding Richmond’s redistricting process and will be updated with new information throughout the year as the process proceeds. Richmond citizens are invited an encouraged to visit the site, provide input, and to attend all Redistricting meetings scheduled for the process.
4. Asking questions, learning more, and sending suggestions or information by email to steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
5. Sending suggestions or asking questions by sending a fax to 804.646.5468
6. Learning more, asking questions and providing suggestions by calling 804.646.6052
7. Signing up for information and Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meeting and Public Hearings email updates/alerts, by sending a request email to: steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
Six Stage Process (Note: STAGE 4 Updated) _______________________________________________
The 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting process will be organized into six stages. In the First Stage, Richmond City Council will choose what redistricting criteria are to be used, which will include Public Input and Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. During this First Stage, Council will implement a multi-faceted and comprehensive Public Information communications plan to help ensure Richmond citizens are aware of the Redistricting process. This Public Information is critical to the process and will continue throughout the process. In the Second Stage Council will vote to adopt their selected criteria, which will include Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Third Stage, Richmond will receive 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond. In the Fourth Stage, Council will use the criteria and Census Data to draft a 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan (This will probably include three proposals to choose from.), which will include Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Fifth Stage they will vote to adopt a Plan, which will include Public Hearings. New Richmond Voter Districts are to be adopted by December 31, 2011. In the Sixth Stage, they will seek approval (clearance) required from the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6).
Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings
Throughout this six-stage process, Richmond City Council is implementing a multi-faceted and comprehensive Public Information communications plan to help ensure Richmond citizens are aware of the Redistricting process. As part of this plan, Council will hold and publicize a number of Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings to help provide information, discuss, receive input, and answer questions regarding the 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. All meeting locations are located on a GRTC bus line and are accessible by people with disabilities. The meetings will include the following topics, dates, times and locations (which are subject to change):
STAGE 1 – Choosing Richmond Redistricting Criteria
Richmond City Council will choose from among a number of criteria to decide which ones they want to use to base their redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts. In the first stage of the process they will choose the criteria. There are a number of Mandatory Criteria that must be used. There will be a number of Public Information Meetings and Public Council meetings held with regard to this important part of the process.
Mandatory Redistricting Criteria that Council must use include the following:
Mandatory Redistricting Criteria
1. Equal population (Making voter districts, as near equal population as possible.)
2. Compactness (Making voter district shapes as closely packed as possible.)
3. Contiguity (Making voter district physically encompassed/connected, which may include spanning water.)
4. Avoidance of split U.S. Census Blocks (Not dividing the smallest geographic unit of census data when forming precincts/districts.)
Council, at its discretion, may choose (or choose not to) add other Traditional Redistricting Criteria, which may include some, all, none and/or other types of examples of criteria listed below:
Other Traditional Redistricting Criteria
1. Avoidance of splits of voting precincts
2. Preservation of communities of interest
3. Preservation of shape of existing district
4. 4. Protection of incumbents and avoidance of pairing of incumbents
5. Political fairness or competitiveness
6. Voter convenience and effective administration of elections
The following Stage 1 Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings will be held to present and discuss the different redistricting criteria that Richmond City Council may choose to use to base their redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts:
Public Input and Pubic Information Meetings to Present and Discuss Redistricting Criteria
The following Stage 1 Richmond City Council Public Input and Public Information Meetings will be held to present, discuss and receive public input on the legal redistricting requirements and the different criteria that Council may choose from to base redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts:
Friday, January 14, 2011 Richmond Southside Social Services Center
6:00-7:30 p.m. 4100 Hull Street; Richmond, Virginia 23224
(Richmond’s Southside)
Monday, January 17, 2011 Richmond Police Department - Police Academy
6:00-7:30 p.m. 1202 W. Graham Road; Richmond, Virginia 23220
(Richmond’s Northside)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Martin Luther King Jr.
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School
1000 Mosby Street; Richmond, Virginia 23223
(Richmond’s East End/Gateway)
Wed., January 19, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Lucille Murray Brown
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School
6300 Jahnke Road; Richmond, Virginia 23225
(Southwest Richmond)
Thursday, January 20, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Thomas Jefferson
6:00-7:30 p.m. High School
4100 West Grace Street; Richmond, Virginia 23230
(Richmond’s West End)
Results of Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings presented to Council
Results of the Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings will be presented to Council during the following Public Council Informal Meeting:
Monday, January 24, 2011, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council discussion of redistricting criteria
Richmond City Council will discuss the criteria they want to choose from during the following Public Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting:
Monday, February 7, 2011, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee Meeting
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room
900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council discussion of redistricting criteria
Richmond City Council will discuss the criteria they want to choose from during the following Public Council Informal Meeting:
Monday, February 14, 2011, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council Introduction of Redistricting Criteria Resolution
Richmond City Council will introduce a Resolution that selects the criteria they want to choose from during the following Public Council Formal Meeting
Monday, February 14, 2011, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 2 – Public Hearing and Adoption of Richmond Redistricting Criteria
Richmond City Council will hold the following Public Hearing and vote to officially adopt Richmond Redistricting Criteria during the following Richmond City Council Formal Meeting:
Monday, February 28, 2011, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 3 – 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond received
Richmond City Council will receive the 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond and make them available to the public.
February or early March 2011
Data estimated to be received/available from U.S. Census Office in late February or early March 2011
STAGE 4 – Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings regarding Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council will use their officially adopted redistricting criteria and the 2010 U.S. Census Data to draft a 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan. As part of this process, Richmond City Council will hold Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. These will include information regarding legal requirements for redistricting, criteria selected by Council, Richmond population shifts over the past 10 years and the approval (clearance) required from the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6).
Initial Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan worked on by Council
Richmond City Council works on plan for redistricting - meetings and locations to be scheduled as needed and shared with the public.
March-July 2011
Council reviews and informally “OKs” a Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to present at Public Information Meetings
Monday, Tuesday July 19, 2011; 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Redistricting Work Session
Richmond City Hall, 5th Floor Conference Room
900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Council Informally “OKs” a Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to present at Public Information Meetings
Monday, July 25, 2011; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Public Information Meetings to Discuss
Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan
The following Richmond City Council Public Input and Public Information Meetings will be held to present the Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to the public to present, discuss and receive public input.
Monday, August 8, 2011 Richmond Police Department - Police Academy;
6:00-7:30 p.m. 1202 W. Graham Road, Richmond, VA 23220
(Richmond’s Northside)
Tues., August 9, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Lucille Murray Brown
6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School; 6300 Jahnke Road; Richmond, VA 23225
(Richmond’s Southwest)
Wed., August 10, 2011 NEW LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers
NEW TIME 6:30-8:00 p.m. Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor
900 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia
Thurs., Aug, 11, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Thomas Jefferson High
6:00-7:30 p.m. School; 4100 West Grace Street; Richmond, VA 23230
(Richmond’s West End)
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Richmond Southside Government Services Center
6:00-7:30 p.m. 4100 Hull Street; Richmond VA 23224
Richmond City Council Discussion of Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council will review and discuss proposed Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan during the following Public Council Informal Meeting:
Monday, Sept. 6, 2011; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting;
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Council Reviews/Makes Any Final Adjustments to Draft Plan and Determines Final Plan to be Introduced
Monday, October 10, 2011, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Informal Meeting;
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 5 - Public Hearing and Adoption of 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council Introduces Final 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan as an Ordinance
Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Richmond City Council Public Hearing/Adoption of 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan
Richmond City Council will hold a the following Public Hearing on the Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan and vote to officially adopt it during the following Public Richmond City Council Formal Meeting:
Monday, November 14, 2011, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Richmond City Council Formal Meeting
Richmond City Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
STAGE 6 – Approval of the U. S. Department of Justice
Richmond City Council will send a copy of the adopted 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan (which will be provided to the public) to be approved (cleared) by the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6). Anticipated clearance to be received by December 31, 2011
Member of the 2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ______________________________
PRESIDENT (2009-2010 and 2011-2012)
The Honorable Kathy Graziano
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District
804.320.2454 (office tel); 339.8393 (mobile)
kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)
VICE PRESIDENT (2009-2010 and 2011-2012)
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson
Councilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)
ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)
West End 1st District
The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman
Richmond City Council - West End 1st District
804.357.6007 (mobile)
bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)
North Central 2nd District
The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman
Richmond City Council - North Central 2nd District
804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)
charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)
Northside 3rd District
The Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Northside 3rd District
804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)
chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)
Central 5th District
The Honorable E. Martin Jewell, Councilman
Richmond City Council - Central 5th District
804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)
marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)
East End 7th District
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*
Richmond City Council - East End 7th District
804.646.3012 (office tel)
cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)
*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local election
Southside 8th District
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman
Richmond City Council - Southside 8th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile)
reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)
South Central 9th District
The Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., Councilman
Richmond City Council - South Central 9th District
804.646.6592 (office tel); 512,0500 (mobile)
doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)
MAILING ADDRESS/WEBSITE
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suit 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955
www.council.richmondva.gov (website)
Richmond City Council __________________________________________________________________
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.
CONTACT _______________________________________________________________________________
For more information and/or updated schedule, Richmond citizens should contact the Richmond City Council Councilmember that represents them or Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com
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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.
Free school supplies for Richmond Pre-K through 12th Grade students
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
Monday, 8 August 2011
Free school supplies for Richmond Pre-K through 12th Grade students
Four event distribution locations in Richmond to be held Saturday, August 13, 2011
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Council encourages Richmond families to attend one of four Richmond locations on Saturday, August 13, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. - Noon, to receive free school supplies for their children for the upcoming Richmond Public Schools academic year.
Supplies are for students enrolled in Richmond Public Schools from Pre-K through 12th Grade. Proof of residency is required and recipients are allowed to visit one of the four locations to receive supplies. Supplies are limited and are available while they last.
Volunteers and donations are welcome and invited.
These events are sponsored by the Northside Coalition for Children and are supported by civic associations, individuals and businesses.
WHEN Saturday, 13 August 2011
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE The four locations include the following:
Clark Springs Elementary School (Site coordinator: Melinda Lewis)
1101 Dance Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220
(Central/Gateway)
George Wythe High School (Site coordinator: Willie Hillard)
4314 Crutchfield Street, Richmond, Virginia 23225
(Southside)
Henderson Middle School (Site coordinator: Shonda Harris-Muhammed)
4319 Old Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227
(Northside)
Woodville Elementary School (Site coordinator: The Honorable Chandra Smith)
2000 North 28th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223
(East End)
CO0NTACT For more information, please contact: Shonda Harris-Muhammed, Chairman, Northside Coalition for Children, at: 804.687.6743 or shonda.harris-muhammed@waldenu.edu
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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 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, 8 August 2011
Free school supplies for Richmond Pre-K through 12th Grade students
Four event distribution locations in Richmond to be held Saturday, August 13, 2011
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Council encourages Richmond families to attend one of four Richmond locations on Saturday, August 13, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. - Noon, to receive free school supplies for their children for the upcoming Richmond Public Schools academic year.
Supplies are for students enrolled in Richmond Public Schools from Pre-K through 12th Grade. Proof of residency is required and recipients are allowed to visit one of the four locations to receive supplies. Supplies are limited and are available while they last.
Volunteers and donations are welcome and invited.
These events are sponsored by the Northside Coalition for Children and are supported by civic associations, individuals and businesses.
WHEN Saturday, 13 August 2011
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE The four locations include the following:
Clark Springs Elementary School (Site coordinator: Melinda Lewis)
1101 Dance Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220
(Central/Gateway)
George Wythe High School (Site coordinator: Willie Hillard)
4314 Crutchfield Street, Richmond, Virginia 23225
(Southside)
Henderson Middle School (Site coordinator: Shonda Harris-Muhammed)
4319 Old Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227
(Northside)
Woodville Elementary School (Site coordinator: The Honorable Chandra Smith)
2000 North 28th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223
(East End)
CO0NTACT For more information, please contact: Shonda Harris-Muhammed, Chairman, Northside Coalition for Children, at: 804.687.6743 or shonda.harris-muhammed@waldenu.edu
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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.
Friday, August 5, 2011
New Free 2011 Richmond East End Basketball Academy being held August 10-12, 2011
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
Friday, 5 August 2011
Councilwoman Newbille invites families to register 6th-8th graders for a New Free 2011 Richmond East End Basketball Academy being held August 10-12, 2011
Registration required: Limited to 40 boys and 40 girls
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia) -- The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, invites families to register their 6th-through 8th graders for the new 2011 Richmond East End Basketball Academy, being held at the Peter Paul Development Center Wednesday, August 10 to Friday, August 12, 2011.
This Academy is free and open to the public and each student will receive free meals, snacks, expert instruction and an official Academy t-shirt.
Registration is being held on a first-come/first-served basis on Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 9, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Peter Paul Development Center, located at 1708 North 22nd Street in Richmond, Virginia.
The Academy is limited to 40 girls and 40 boys and will include the following schedules:
Girls Academy Schedule: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Boys Academy Schedule: 12:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
The 2011 Richmond East End Basketball Academy is being sponsored by Bon Secours, YMCA of Greater Richmond, Peter Paul Development Center and Richmond City Council.
WHEN REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND IS BEING HELD
Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 9, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - at the Peter Paul Development Center;
1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, Virginia
Academy to be held Wednesday, August 10 through Friday, August 12, 2011
Girls Academy Schedule: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Boys Academy Schedule: 12:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
WHERE Registration and Academy to be held at:
Peter Paul Development Center; 1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information, please contact Dionne Wheeler, Sports Director, at 804.441.4838 (mobile) or Anthony C. Christian, Assistant Director, Peter Paul Development Center, at 804.780.1195; or, The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, at 804.646.3012; or Cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com.
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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 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Friday, 5 August 2011
Councilwoman Newbille invites families to register 6th-8th graders for a New Free 2011 Richmond East End Basketball Academy being held August 10-12, 2011
Registration required: Limited to 40 boys and 40 girls
WHAT (Richmond, Virginia) -- The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, invites families to register their 6th-through 8th graders for the new 2011 Richmond East End Basketball Academy, being held at the Peter Paul Development Center Wednesday, August 10 to Friday, August 12, 2011.
This Academy is free and open to the public and each student will receive free meals, snacks, expert instruction and an official Academy t-shirt.
Registration is being held on a first-come/first-served basis on Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 9, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Peter Paul Development Center, located at 1708 North 22nd Street in Richmond, Virginia.
The Academy is limited to 40 girls and 40 boys and will include the following schedules:
Girls Academy Schedule: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Boys Academy Schedule: 12:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
The 2011 Richmond East End Basketball Academy is being sponsored by Bon Secours, YMCA of Greater Richmond, Peter Paul Development Center and Richmond City Council.
WHEN REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND IS BEING HELD
Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 9, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - at the Peter Paul Development Center;
1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, Virginia
Academy to be held Wednesday, August 10 through Friday, August 12, 2011
Girls Academy Schedule: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Boys Academy Schedule: 12:30 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
WHERE Registration and Academy to be held at:
Peter Paul Development Center; 1708 North 22nd Street, Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information, please contact Dionne Wheeler, Sports Director, at 804.441.4838 (mobile) or Anthony C. Christian, Assistant Director, Peter Paul Development Center, at 804.780.1195; or, The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, at 804.646.3012; or Cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com.
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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.
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