Richmond City Council appoints Alvin M. Anderson as new City Clerk

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, June 11, 2012 Richmond City Council appoints Alvin M. Anderson as new City Clerk To begin Monday, June 18, 2012 (Richmond, Virginia) – Richmond City Council tonight (Monday, June 11, 2012) appointed Mr. Alvin M. Anderson to serve as the new City Clerk. Mr. Anderson replaces former City Clerk, Ms. Lou Brown Ali, who was appointed to serve as Richmond City Council Chief of Staff in 2011 and who has been serving as interim City Clerk since taking that office in January of 2012. Mr. Anderson (photo attached) will begin Monday, June 18, 2012. Mr. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Virginia Union University and a Masters of Arts Degree in Personnel and Human Resource Management from American University. Mr. Anderson's has more than 30 years of professional government service and experience, which includes employment since 1983 with the city of Richmond that entailed the following progressive positions: Personnel Administrator with the Richmond Department of Human Resources and Employee Relations; Senior Budget and Management Analyst and Budget and Management Analyst with the Richmond Department of Budget and Strategic Planning; and, most recently (1999-present), Assistant Library Director for Internal Operation for the Richmond Public Library. Mr. Anderson also served as a Financial Manager with the United States of America Department of the Navy, Resale System from 1981 to 1983. Mr. Anderson's new duties include providing oversight and management of the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk as per those described in the Richmond City Charter, which is described generally as follows: Richmond City Charter CHAPTER 4. COUNCIL Section 4.04. City Clerk The Council shall appoint a City Clerk for an indefinite term. He/She shall be the Clerk of the Council, shall keep the journal if its proceedings and shall file the original draft of all ordinances and shall maintain an index of all such ordinances. He/She shall be the custodian of the corporate seal of the City and shall be the officer authorized to use and authenticate it. All records in his/her office shall be public records and open to inspection at any time during regular business hours. He/She shall receive compensation to be fixed by the Council and all fees received by him/her shall be paid into the City treasury. He/She shall appoint and remove a deputy City Clerk, who shall be authorized to act as acting City Clerk in the absence or disability of the City Clerk, and all deputies and other employees in his/her office, and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or by ordinance. (Virginia General Assembly Acts 1977, chapter 513, Section 1; Acts 1998, chapter 711: Acts 2005, chapter 844, Section 1) Richmond City Council welcomes Mr. Anderson to his new post and looks forward to the addition of his knowledge, skills and abilities to the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk. CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, at 804.646.6052 (office tel) or 937.1386 (mobile) or steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ____________________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Richmond City Council celebrates Washington Redskins Football Team holding summer training camp in Richmond in 2013

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Wednesday, 6 June 2012 Richmond City Council celebrates Washington Redskins Football Team holding summer training camp in Richmond in 2013 Looks forward to seeing the summer training camp in action (Richmond, Virginia) -- Richmond City Council celebrates with Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones in the announcement today that the Washington Redskins Football Team plans to hold their three-week summer training camp in Richmond in 2013. Richmond City Council thanks everyone for their hard work with this and looks forward to seeing the Washington Redskins Football Team summer training camp in action next year. - end - ______________________________________ 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.

Councilwoman Newbille invites Seniors (55-older) and people with disabilities to attend the 2012 Richmond East End 7th District Senior Information and Resource 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 Monday, 4 June 2012 Councilwoman Newbille invites Seniors (55-older) and people with disabilities to attend the 2012 Richmond East End 7th District Senior Information and Resource Fair All Richmond East End 7th District Seniors (55-older) and people with disabilities invited and encouraged to attend WHAT The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District, invites Seniors (55 and older) and people with disabilities to the 2012 Richmond East End 7th District Senior Information and Resource Fair. This event is free and open to the public and all Richmond East End 7th District Seniors (55-older) and people with disabilities invited and encouraged to attend. Themed “Richmond Seniors Count,” the 2012 Richmond Senior Information and Resource Fair is sponsored by The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th District and will include important information on many topics including, but not limited to the following: • Nutrition programs • Health services • Public safety • Legal Services • Rock Richmond • Recreational Activities The Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People (CapUp) agency will provide transportation; those interested in scheduling a ride to the event are to call: 804.646.3012. WHEN Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WHERE Robinson Theatre 2903 Q Street - Richmond, Virginia 23223 (In the Richmond East End 7th Voter District) WHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012; or cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com. - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager Office of the Chief of Staff RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ______________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Monday, June 4, 2012 Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold meeting in Gateway 6th District All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will host a community meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is part of the regular meetings she typically holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her Gateway 6th District goals and accomplishments; a thematic agenda of current interest; and, special guests. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for this meeting will include: AGENDA • Father's Day Celebrated - Service Awards Presentation: In celebration & in honor of Father's Day - Community resources for men - Healthy relationship skills - Job readiness - Support services for fathers - More • Voter Registration & Information • Enjoy a Free Brunch (Including: Fried Fish, Hush Puppies, eggs, fruit & more) WHEN Saturday, June 9, 2012 10:00 a.m.-Noon WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center 3300 First Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23231 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) - E N D - ______________________________________ 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.

A statement by Councilman Samuels: Regarding parking on Broad Street in the Richmond Fan District Neighborhood

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Monday 4 June 2012 A statement by The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District Regarding parking on Broad Street in the Richmond Fan District Neighborhood (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - "Over the past several days, I have been engaging with residents and business owners concerning the parking issues on Broad Street in Richmond's Fan District Neighborhood. I have reached out to the Richmond Department of Public Works Office of Parking and the Richmond Police Department to find a solution that will not only address the parking problems, but also keeps local residents safe. Based on these conversations, I am planning on introducing legislation in Richmond City Council that will encourage the Administration to review the parking laws on this corridor. A year or two ago the Administration and I reviewed the cruising laws on Hermitage Road and we found options that allowed for additional parking. I am hopeful we can do the same here. Residents in that area who have been instrumental in helping to revitalize West Broad Street by being willing to live there should not have life made harder for them by outdated parking rules." WHAT The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Charles R. Samuels, at 804.646.6532; or by email, at charles.samuels@richmondgov.com - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ____________________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Monday 4 June 2012 Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District All Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attend WHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests, free parking and free refreshments. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Topics and Guests for her meeting will include: Topics and Guests • Dr. Carolyn Graham Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services City of Richmond Administration • New City Trash Removal Schedule Ms. Darlene Mallory, Support Services Manager Richmond Department of Public Works Richmond City Council Clean City Commission • Richmond Police Department Know your neighborhood Richmond Police Officers Capt. Sybil El-Amin, Commander Richmond Police Department 1st Police Precinct Capt. Harvey Powers, Commander Richmond Police Department 2nd Police Precinct Capt. Jennifer Elflein, Commander Richmond Police Department 3rd Police Precinct WHEN Thursday, June 21, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m. WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House 4000 Jefferson Davis Highway - Richmond, Virginia WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ____________________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.

Richmond City Council reminds Richmond Residents to prepare Now for this year's Hurricane Season

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, June 1, 2012 Richmond City Council reminds Richmond Residents to prepare Now for this year's Hurricane Season Hurricane Season Begins today: Runs June 1 - November 30 (Richmond, Virginia) – Richmond City Council reminds Richmond Residents to prepare now for Hurricane Season, which begins today and runs from annually from June 1 to November 30. Residents are invited and encouraged to visit the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services Office of Emergency Management webpage, at http://www.richmondgov.com/fire/EM_Preparedness.aspx Some general emergency preparedness reminders include: • Stocking up on batteries and flashlights • Checking operation of and/or consider purchasing of a portable generator • Storing water, non-perishable food and other supplies that may be needed during and after a severe weather event • Remembering that mobile phone services may be compromised, over capacity or not working during or in the aftermath of a severe weather event • Establishing an out-of-town contact for family members so that everyone has one main contact that is out of range of severe weather event in case of separation • Keeping medication and important paperwork in a safe place CONTACT For more information, please contact Anthony McLean, Coordinator Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services Office of Emergency Management, at 804.646.2504 (tel), or Anthony.mclean@richmondgov.com (email). - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) steven.skinner@richmondgov.com (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ____________________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.