Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Richmond City Council has canceled today's 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting: Will now discuss proposed Washington Redskins Football Training Camp site and Bon Secours Regional Health System Project during Council Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee Meeting, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

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, 20 November 2012



Richmond City Council has canceled today's 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting: Will now discuss proposed Washington Redskins Football Training Camp site and Bon Secours Regional Health System Project during Council Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee Meeting, beginning at 3:00 p.m.



All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- Richmond City Council has canceled today's 4:00 p.m. Special Meeting (regarding Washington Redskins/Bon Secours) and will now discuss the proposed Washington Redskins Football Team Training Camp and the Bon Secours Regional Health System Projects during the Richmond City Council Land Use, Housing and Transportation Standing Committee, which begins at 3:00 p.m. This meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



Proposed projects include establishing a Washington Redskins Football Team Training Camp in Richmond that would be located on Leigh Street, behind the Science Museum of Virginia, and providing special consideration for Bon Secours Regional Health System with regard to expansion in Richmond.



WHEN Tuesday, November 20, 2012

3:00-5:30 p.m.

Special Meeting Canceled: 4:00-5:30 p.m.



WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall - 2nd Floor

900 E. Broad Street

Richmond, Virginia 23219



WHO The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council



CONTACT For more information, please contact the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.





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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.







Monday, November 19, 2012

Richmond City Council to hold special meeting tomorrow regarding proposed Washington Redskins Training Camp site and Bon Secours Hospitals Project


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, 19 November 2012



Richmond City Council to hold special meeting tomorrow regarding proposed Washington Redskins Training Camp site and Bon Secours Hospitals Project



All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- Richmond City Council will hold a special meeting tomorrow regarding the proposed Washington Redskins Football Team Training Camp and the Bon Secours Hospitals Projects. This meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



Proposed projects include establishing a Washington Redskins Football Team Training Camp in Richmond that would be located on Leigh Street, behind the Science Museum of Virginia, and providing special consideration for Bon Secours Hospitals with regard to expansion in Richmond.



WHEN Tuesday, November 20, 2012

4:00-5:30 p.m.



WHERE Richmond City Council Chambers

Richmond City Hall - 2nd Floor

900 E. Broad Street

Richmond, Virginia 23219



WHO The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council



CONTACT For more information, please contact the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955.





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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.







Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st 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

Wednesday, 14 November 2012



Councilman Bruce W. Tyler to hold meeting in the West End 1st District



Entire West End 1st District invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman, Richmond City Council, West End 1st District, will hold a meeting in the West End 1st District. Councilman Tyler holds individual meetings in Richmond’s West End 1st Voter District throughout the year, typically at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month. His meetings include information on his goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest and special guests. The meetings are free and all West End 1st Voter District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. This meeting will include:



Agenda ____________________________________________________



• Public Safety Report on the West End 1st District

Richmond Police Department 3rd Precinct



• Libbie/Grove/Patterson Zoning Study

Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review



• Westhampton School Site



• Questions and Concerns



WHEN Tuesday, 27 November 2012

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Public Schools - Mary Munford Elementary School - Auditorium

211 Westmoreland Street (Between Cary Street and Grove Avenue in the Richmond West End 1st District)



WHO The Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, Councilman

Richmond City Council, West End 1st Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, at 804.646.5935;

or marianne.pitts@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.













Monday, November 12, 2012

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, 12 November 2012



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



All Southside 8th Voter District citizens invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th Voter 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 Voter District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Thursday, November 15, 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 Voter District



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



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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, November 9, 2012

Postponed: Richmond State Legislative Work Summit for the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session to be rescheduled

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

Friday, 9 November 2012



Postponed: Richmond State Legislative Work Summit for the 2013 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Session to be rescheduled



Annual meeting to discuss Richmond State Legislative Proposals with members of the Virginia General Assembly representing the city



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight C. Jones have postponed the dinner they are hosting for Members of the Virginia General Assembly to discuss proposed state legislation on behalf of Richmond, Virginia. This meeting will be rescheduled to a later date to be announced.



WHEN POSTPONED: Thursday, November 29, 2012

6:00-8:00 p.m.



CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manger, at 804.646.6052 (office); 804.335.4054 (mobile); 804.937.1386 (home/mobile); or skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email)





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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





Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Councilman Samuels to hold meeting regarding proposed Washington Redskins Training Camp site

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, 7 November 2012



Councilman Samuels to hold meeting regarding proposed Washington Redskins Training Camp site



All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd District in Richmond, Virginia will hold a meeting in Richmond's North Central 2nd District regarding the proposed Richmond location of the Washington Redskins Football Team Training Camp to be located on Leigh Street, behind the Science Museum of Virginia. This meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Thursday, November 8, 2012; 5:30-7:00 p.m.



WHERE Science Museum of Virginia

2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220-2057



WHO The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or by email, at jan.girardi@richmondgov.com (email)



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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.







Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to hold meeting (NOTE New location and date)

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, 6 November 2012



Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force to hold meeting (NOTE New location and date)



All residents are invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT The Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force will hold a meeting. (NOTE: The location and date schedule of this meeting are different from previously held meetings.) The purpose of the Task Force is to make recommendations to Richmond City Council with regard to enhancing mass transit in the Metro-Richmond area and the efficiency and effectiveness of the GRTC Transit System. The meeting is free and open to the public and all residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Wednesday, November 14, 2012

4:00-6:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau Offices

401 North 3rd Street, 2nd floor - Richmond, Virginia 23219

Located inside the Greater Richmond Convention Center at the Corner of 3rd & Marshall Streets on the 2nd floor.

Parking is available in the Greater Richmond Convention Center parking garage located at 3rd & Marshall Streets. Once you have parked, exit the garage and cross Marshall Street. Enter the Exhibit Hall building at the corner of 3rd & Marshall Streets. Take elevator to the 2nd floor. The RMCVB’s offices are to the right.



WHO Members of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force



CONTACT For more information, please contact Marianne Pitts, at 804.646.5935;

or marianne.pitts@richmondgov.com.



Background ____________________________________________________________________________



Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force

Richmond City Council established the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force on September 27, 2010 by Richmond City Council Ordinance No. 2010-173-166.



The objective of the Richmond City Council GRTC and Transit Study Task Force is to provide a report to Council within in a year of its first meeting which recommends the following:



1. Any legislation, plans, policies, and programs that promote efficient mass transit in the city;



2. Economic development, economic growth, employment and tourism strategies that include public transportation; and,



3. Public relations and education programs to increase public use of mass transit.



4. The Task Force shall also work with interested private organizations to improve the service and efficiency of the GRTC.





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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.