Councilmember Lambert to hold Listening Tour virtual meeting with faith leaders of the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Councilmember Ann-Frances Lambert

Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

News Release/March 16, 2021

 

Councilmember Lambert to hold Listening Tour virtual meeting with faith leaders of the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

 

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia – Councilmember Ann-Frances Lambert, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a virtual meeting with faith leaders whose houses of worship are located within the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, or whose congregations consist of many 3rd Voter District residents. This is one of a series of “Listening Tour” virtual meetings for residents of the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District to share their priorities, vision, challenges, and opportunities for her Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District 2021 legislative agenda. Her individual Listening Tour meetings will be held online through the Microsoft Teams platform (a Microsoft account is not required). Those interested in joining can access the meetings using one of the following options:

·       Option 1 - Online:
https://bit.ly/3bSL3fc

·       Option 2 - Call In: 804.316.9457 (tel)
When prompted, enter Conference ID: 193 584 234#

    Councilmember Lambert invites Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District faith-based leaders to join and comment during her individual meeting, and time will be provided for questions as the meeting progresses. Questions may also be asked in advance by submitting an email to Kiya A. Stokes via: kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email) or by texting him at 804.807.2640 (mobile).

                       

WHEN           Wednesday, March 17, 2021
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

 

CONTACT     For more information, please contact: Kiya A. Stokes, Liaison for
The Honorable Ann-Frances Lambert, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, at 804. 646.6055 (tel), or kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email)

 

    Councilmember Lambert holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments, topical agendas, and special guests. She invites Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

    Listening Tour meetings have been scheduled for the following groups during the corresponding dates and times:

Councilmember Lambert’s Upcoming Listening Tour Meetings for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

• Gilpin Neighborhood Meeting
  Thursday, March 18, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• Business Leaders Meeting
  Tuesday, March 23, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• District-Wide Meeting
  Thursday, April 1, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• Seniors Meeting
  Thursday, April 8, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• Gilpin Neighborhood Meeting
  Thursday, March 18, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• Business Leaders Meeting
  Tuesday, March 23, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• District-Wide Meeting
  Thursday, April 1, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

• Seniors Meeting
  Thursday, April 8, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m. 

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Councilmember Lambert to hold series of “Listening Tour” virtual meetings for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Councilmember Ann-Frances Lambert

Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

News Release/March 11, 2021

 

Councilmember Lambert to hold series of “Listening Tour” virtual meetings for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

 

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia – Councilmember Ann-Frances Lambert, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a series of “Listening Tour” virtual meetings for residents of the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District to share their priorities, vision, challenges, and opportunities for her Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District 2021 legislative agenda. Her individual Listening Tour meetings will be held online through the Microsoft Teams platform (a Microsoft account is not required). Those interested in joining can access the meetings using one of the following options:

·       Option 1 - Online:
https://bit.ly/3qywce1

·       Option 2 - Call In: 804.316.9457 (tel)
When prompted, enter Conference ID: 265 449 938#

 

    Councilmember Lambert invites Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents to join and comment during her individual meeting, and time will be provided for questions as the meeting progresses. Questions may also be asked in advance by submitting an email to Kiya A. Stokes via: kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email).

NOTE: Please submit questions at least 24 hours in advance.

                       

    Listening Tour meetings have been scheduled for the following groups during the corresponding dates and times:

                       

Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District Listening Tour

·       Civic Associations Meeting
Thursday, March 11, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

·       Faith Leaders Meeting
Wednesday, March 17, 2021; 9:00-10:30 a.m.

·       Gilpin Neighborhood Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

·       Business Leaders Meeting
Tuesday, March 23, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

·       District-Wide Meeting
Thursday, April 1, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
NOTE: Information to access this meeting will be sent out at a later date.

·       Seniors Meeting
Thursday, April 8, 2021; 6:00-7:30 p.m.

 

CONTACT     For more information, please contact: Kiya A. Stokes, Liaison for
The Honorable Ann-Frances Lambert, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, at 804. 646.6055 (tel), or kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email)

 

      Councilmember Lambert holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments, topical agendas, and special guests. She invites Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

  

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Large-scale COVID-19 Vaccination Events being held for pre-registered Richmond/Henrico seniors: March 6, 8, and 10, 2021

 

Large-scale COVID-19 Vaccination Events being held for pre-registered Richmond/Henrico seniors: March 6, 8, and 10, 2021

Expecting to vaccinate up to 12,000 seniors

The Virginia Department of Health – Richmond/Henrico Health Districts are holding large-scale vaccination events on Saturday, March 6; Monday, March 8; and, Wednesday, March 10 for Richmond/Henrico seniors that have pre-registered with the Virginia Department of Health. Vaccinations of up to 12,000 seniors at these three events is expected.

Pfizer vaccines will be offered on March 6th and 10th and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be offered on March 8th. Like the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as safe and effective. All three vaccines are extremely effective at preventing hospitalization or death from COVID-19.

Many seniors who provided email addresses to the Virginia Department of Health will be contacted through Friday. Emails will come from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - VAMS with the domain @envelope.mail.vams.cdc.gov. Seniors should check their email frequently through Friday. Seniors should look in all their email folders (including spam, promotions, etc) for the e-mail. Directions to register will be included in the email.

Seniors, particularly those who did not leave an email address when they pre-registered with the Virginia Department of Health, may also be called. Calls will be made this week between March 3rd-5th (W-Fr) from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. The calls will come from a variety of numbers and may be listed as a “spam call” on your phone. They are not leaving messages or taking callbacks, but will reach out to seniors multiple times. 

To avoid a scam, seniors should:

·        Make sure the e-mail comes from the domain @envelope.mail.vams.cdc.gov before clicking on any links

·        Hang up the phone or delete the e-mail if they are asked for any form of payment, social security number, or insurance ID numbers

Individuals interested in receiving a vaccine should fill out a pre-registration form at vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA if they have not done so already. Seniors not contacted this weekend can expect to be contacted for similar events in the coming weeks.

To get in contact with the health districts, please call 804-205-3501 M-Fr from 8:00 am-5:00 pm or e-mail RHHDvax@vdh.virginia.gov.

 

Councilmember Robertson to hold virtual meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

Councilmember Ellen F. Robertson

Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

                                                                                                                                                             

News Release/February 24, 2021

 

Councilmember Robertson to hold virtual meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

 

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia – Councilmember Ellen F. Robertson, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a virtual meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. Her individual meeting will be held online through the GoToMeeting platform (an account is not required). Those interested in joining can access the meetings using one of the following options:

·      Option 1 – Online:

 https://www.gotomeet.me/rva6thdistrict

 

·      Option 2 – Phone: 571.317.3122 (tel)

                                                                           

·      Access Code: 820 026 277

                                       

                          Councilmember Robertson invites Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents to join and comment during her individual meeting, and time will be provided for questions as the meeting progresses. Questions may also be asked in advance by submitting an email to Tavares M. Floyd via: tavares.floyd@richmondgov.com (email)

 

AGENDA

                        

·         Welcome

                                                        

·         Discussion: Richmond Government Budget for Fiscal Year 2022

 

·         Questions & Answers

                

WHEN            Thursday, February 25, 2021

                      6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

           

CONTACT     For more information, please contact: Tavares M. Floyd, Liaison for
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilmember, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804. 646.7964 (tel), or tavares.floyd@richmondgov.com (email)

 

      Councilmember Robertson holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

 

      Councilmember Robertson invites those interested in receiving her personal weekly briefings, newsletters, agendas, reminders, correspondence, updates, and cancellations to contact Tavares M. Floyd, via: tavares.floyd@richmondgov.com (email); 804.646.7964 (tel), and/or visit her website, at www.robertsonrva6.com

 

 

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Councilmember Newbille invites residents of the Richmond East End 7th Voter District and the city to the “Play Ball Richmond 2021” youth baseball and softball drive-thru event

 

Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille

Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District

 

News Release/February 22, 2021

 

Councilmember Newbille invites residents of the Richmond East End 7th Voter District and the city to the “Play Ball Richmond 2021” youth baseball and softball drive-thru event

 

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia – Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, invites young people ages 4 through 18 years old living in the Richmond East End 7th Voter District and throughout the city to the “Play Ball Richmond 2021” youth baseball and softball drive-thru event. The Richmond Metropolitan Youth Baseball and Softball League will also be conducting on-site registration for any youth that would like to play baseball this summer. Sponsors, partners, and supporters of Play Ball Richmond 2021 include:

·       Richmond Metropolitan Youth Baseball and Softball League

·       Major League Baseball

·       USA Baseball

·       Mount Olivet Church 

·       Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District

·       Trustee Cheryl Burke, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond East End 7th Voter District

 

Register now for Play Ball Richmond 2021 at: https://mjbl.leagueapps.com or in person on the day of event.

 

The scheduled event is free and will feature the following: 

·         Free Novelty Baseball and Bat Set

·         Free refreshments served

Important Note/Disclaimer: For the safety of everyone, please practice physical and social distancing: wear a mask, stand six feet apart, and consider using the drive-thru option.

WHEN           Saturday, February 27, 2021

                     2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

                       

WHERE          Mount Olivet Church     

                     1223 North 25th Street; Richmond, Virginia

 

CONTACT     For more information, please contact:

 

Tracey Causey, President, Chamberlayne Little League Baseball & Softball, at 804.922.6789

 

Darryl F. Husband, Sr., Bishop, Mount Olivet Church, at 804.640.7705

 

Sam Patterson, Liaison for Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email)

 

 

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Federal Register Notice: Wearing of face masks while on conveyances and at transportation hubs

 

For caring/sharing regarding COVID-19, masks, and public transportation:

Federal Register Notice: Wearing of face masks while on conveyances and at transportation hubs

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/masks/mask-travel-guidance.html

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order pdf icon[PDF – 11 pages] on January 29, 2021 requiring the wearing of masks by travelers to prevent spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Conveyance operators must also require all persons onboard to wear masks when boarding, disembarking, and for the duration of travel. Operators of transportation hubs must require all persons to wear a mask when entering or on the premises of a transportation hub.

 

    This Order must be followed by all passengers on public conveyances (e.g., airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares) traveling into, within, or out of the United States as well as conveyance operators (e.g., crew, drivers, conductors, and other workers involved in the operation of conveyances) and operators of transportation hubs ( e.g., airports, bus or ferry terminals, train or subway stations, seaports, ports of entry) or any other area that provides transportation in the United States.

People must wear masks that cover both the mouth and nose when awaiting, boarding, traveling on, or disembarking public conveyances. People must also wear masks when entering or on the premises of a transportation hub in the United States.

 

This Order pdf icon[PDF – 11 pages] will be effective on February 1, 2021 at 11:59 pm (EST).

 

For frequently asked questions, visit the FAQs.

 

The following are attributes of masks needed to fulfill the requirements of the Order. CDC will update this guidance as needed.

·        A properly worn mask completely covers the nose and mouth.

·        Cloth masks should be made with two or more layers of a breathable fabric that is tightly woven (i.e., fabrics that do not let light pass through when held up to a light source).

·        Mask should be secured to the head with ties, ear loops, or elastic bands that go behind the head. If gaiters are worn, they should have two layers of fabric or be folded to make two layers.

·        Mask should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face.

·        Mask should be a solid piece of material without slits, exhalation valves, or punctures.

 

The following attributes are additionally acceptable as long as masks meet the requirements above.

·        Masks can be either manufactured or homemade.

·        Masks can be reusable or disposable.

·        Masks can have inner filter pockets.

·        Clear masks or cloth masks with a clear plastic panel may be used to facilitate communication with people who are hearing impaired or others who need to see a speaker’s mouth to understand speech.

·        Medical masks and N-95 respirators fulfill the requirements of the Order.

 

The following do not fulfill the requirements of the Order.

·        Masks worn in a way that does not cover both the mouth and nose

·        Face shields or goggles (face shields or goggles may be worn to supplement a mask that meets above required attributes)

·        Scarves, ski masks, balaclavas, or bandannas

·        Shirt or sweater collars (e.g., turtleneck collars) pulled up over the mouth and nose.

·        Masks made from loosely woven fabric or that are knitted, i.e., fabrics that let light pass through

·        Masks made from materials that are hard to breathe through (such as vinyl, plastic or leather)

·        Masks containing slits, exhalation valves, or punctures

·        Masks that do not fit properly (large gaps, too loose or too tight)

 

Additional guidance on the use of masks to slow the spread of COVID-19 is available on CDC’s website.