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)
______________________________________
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 20, 2012
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)
____________________________________________
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
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)
____________________________________________
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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