Come to the Richmond City Charter Review Commission Public Hearing in Southside on June 22

 

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Come to the Richmond City Charter Review Commission Public Hearing in Southside on June 22

Help determine future of Richmond Government:

Take Survey: Ends June 21, 2023

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Richmond City Charter Review Commission invites and encourages all Richmond residents to attend its upcoming Public Hearing meeting on Thursday, June 22, 2023 to learn more and share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions surrounding potential changes to the Richmond City Charter.

UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARING

Richmond City Charter Review Commission – Meeting

Public Hearing/Public Comments

Public Engagement and Input Highly Invited and Sought! Come out and share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions!

Thursday, June 22, 2023

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Location

Richmond Police Department – Second Police Precinct

177 E. Belt Boulevard; Richmond, Virginia 23224

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Take Richmond Survey Now: Ends June 21, 2023

The Richmond City Charter Review Commission reminds and encourages all Richmond residents to take a quick survey regarding the future of Richmond government.

    All Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to take the survey now to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions about Richmond Government.

    The survey opened May 19, 2023 and will end Wednesday, June 21, 2023. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chartercommission2023 (direct link).

    The survey is also available on the Richmond City Charter Review Commission’s information and engagement website, at https://www.rva.gov/richmond-city-council/richmond-city-charter-review-commission. Printed surveys are also available at Richmond Public Library Branches throughout the city.

Upcoming Richmond City Charter Review Commission meetings and details

https://eservicesb.richmondgov.com/applications/boardsandcommissions/BCCalendar.aspx

https://www.rva.gov/richmond-city-council/richmond-city-charter-review-commission

The Commission also invites Richmond residents to take an important survey about Richmond government, which will run through Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chartercommission2023 (direct link).

    The survey is also available on the Commissions information and engagement website, at https://www.rva.gov/richmond-city-council/richmond-city-charter-review-commission. Printed surveys will also be available at Richmond Public Library Branches throughout the city.

Background

Richmond City Council Ordinance # 2021-347 established a Richmond City Charter Review Commission, comprised of nine community members, to conduct a comprehensive review of and make recommendations for revisions to the Richmond City Charter, which enumerates the governmental powers granted to the City of Richmond by the Virginia General Assembly.

     The Richmond City Charter Review Commission is holding multiple public information and engagement sessions and will present various draft Charter recommendations to obtain public input, feedback, and comments.

     Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to participate in this important process and share their thoughts, suggestion, and questions with the Commission.

     The Commission will submit its final recommendations in a report to Richmond City Council and the Mayor later this year.

     Richmond City Council thanks the willingness and dedication of the Richmond City Charter Review Commission Members for their work on behalf of this important project for all Richmond residents.

Contact

For more information, please contact: Thad Williamson, Ph.D., Chair, Richmond City Charter Review Commission, at RVACharterReview@gmail.com (email)

Richmond City Charter Review Commission Members

Thad Williamson, Ph.D., Chair

Rachael Deane, Esq., Vice-Chair

Antoine Banks, Secretary

Daisy Weaver, Member

William “Bill” Echelberger, Member

Kyle Elliott, Member

Travis Gunn, Member

Steven Koski, Member

John Girardi, Member

Special Notes

·       Pursuant to the Constitution of Virginia, the Virginia General Assembly is the final authority on changes to the Richmond City Charter.

·       Richmond Public Schools is outside the scope of the Commission’s work. Richmond Public Schools it not part of the City of Richmond Government. It is a subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia and overseen locally by the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees and an appointed Superintendent administers day-to-day Schools operations.

Helpful Links

·        Richmond City Charter Review Commission Website Portal

https://www.rva.gov/richmond-city-council/richmond-city-charter-review-commission

·        Richmond City Council Ord. No. 2021-347

https://richmondva.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5360520&GUID=2C0908BD-B69B-4EC2-979A-35A33A2420D2&Options=ID|Text|&Search=2021-347

·        Richmond City Charter Review Commission Membership

https://eservicesb.richmondgov.com/applications/boardsandcommissions/MembersList.aspx?mybckey=195

  

 

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Take Richmond Survey Now: Ends June 21, 2023

 

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Take Richmond Survey Now: Ends June 21, 2023

Help determine future of Richmond Government

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Richmond City Charter Review Commission reminds and encourages all Richmond residents to take a quick survey regarding the future of Richmond government.

    All Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to take the survey now to share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions about Richmond Government.

    The survey opened May 19, 2023 and will end Wednesday, June 21, 2023. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chartercommission2023 (direct link).

    The survey is also available on the Richmond City Charter Review Commission’s information and engagement website, at https://www.rva.gov/richmond-city-council/richmond-city-charter-review-commission. Printed surveys are also available at Richmond Public Library Branches throughout the city.

Upcoming Richmond City Charter Review Commission meetings and details

https://eservicesb.richmondgov.com/applications/boardsandcommissions/BCCalendar.aspx

https://www.rva.gov/richmond-city-council/richmond-city-charter-review-commission

 

Background

Richmond City Council Ordinance # 2021-347 established a Richmond City Charter Review Commission, comprised of nine community members, to conduct a comprehensive review of and make recommendations for revisions to the Richmond City Charter, which enumerates the governmental powers granted to the City of Richmond by the Virginia General Assembly.

     The Richmond City Charter Review Commission is holding multiple public information and engagement sessions and will present various draft Charter recommendations to obtain public input, feedback, and comments.

     Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to participate in this important process and share their thoughts, suggestion, and questions with the Commission.

     The Commission will submit its final recommendations in a report to Richmond City Council and the Mayor later this year.

     Richmond City Council thanks the willingness and dedication of the Richmond City Charter Review Commission Members for their work on behalf of this important project for all Richmond residents.

Contact

For more information, please contact: Thad Williamson, Ph.D., Chair, Richmond City Charter Review Commission, at RVACharterReview@gmail.com (email)

Richmond City Charter Review Commission Members

Thad Williamson, Ph.D., Chair

Rachael Deane, Esq., Vice-Chair

Antoine Banks, Secretary

Daisy Weaver, Member

William “Bill” Echelberger, Member

Kyle Elliott, Member

Travis Gunn, Member

Steven Koski, Member

John Girardi, Member

Special Notes

·       Pursuant to the Constitution of Virginia, the Virginia General Assembly is the final authority on changes to the Richmond City Charter.

·       Richmond Public Schools is outside the scope of the Commission’s work. Richmond Public Schools it not part of the City of Richmond Government. It is a subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia and overseen locally by the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees and an appointed Superintendent administers day-to-day Schools operations.

Helpful Links, Documents, etc.

·        Richmond City Charter Review Commission Website Portal

https://www.rva.gov/richmond-city-council/richmond-city-charter-review-commission

·        Richmond City Council Ord. No. 2021-347

https://richmondva.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5360520&GUID=2C0908BD-B69B-4EC2-979A-35A33A2420D2&Options=ID|Text|&Search=2021-347

 

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A statement on behalf of Richmond City Council Regarding Retirement of Richmond City Council City Auditor

 

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13 June 2023

A statement on behalf of Richmond City Council

Regarding Retirement of

Richmond City Council City Auditor

Richmond, Virginia –“Today during the Richmond City Council Audit Committee meeting Louis (Lou) G. Lassiter announced his intent to retire as the Richmond City Auditor later this year.

“After a 40 year career primarily in local government, I plan to retire later this year to spend more time with family,” says Lassiter. “During the interim, I look forward to assisting Richmond City Council in its search for a new City Auditor and to helping enable a successful transition.” 

Mr. Lassiter joined the Richmond City Council Office of the City Auditor as City Auditor on February 1, 2018.

     Prior to that Mr. Lassiter, served as the Deputy County Administrator for Finance and Administration for Chesterfield County, Virginia where he served more than 25 years, which included 18 years as its Internal Audit Director.

Richmond City Council thanks Mr. Lassiter for his dedicated and ongoing public service and for assisting it with the upcoming search for and successful transition of this important position.”

Upcoming Richmond City Charter Review Commission Public Hearing

 

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Upcoming Richmond City Charter Review Commission Public Hearing

(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Richmond City Charter Review Commission invites and encourages all Richmond residents to attend its upcoming Public Hearing meeting on Thursday, June 15, 2023 to learn more and share their thoughts, ideas, and suggestions surrounding potential changes to the Richmond City Charter.

UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARING

Richmond City Charter Review Commission – Meeting

Meeting Documents

https://www.rva.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/Advance%20Summary%20Materials%20City%20Charter%20Review%20Commission%20June%2015%202023.pdf

Public Hearing/Public Comments

Public Engagement and Input Highly Invited and Sought! Come out and share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions!

Thursday, June 15, 2023

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Location

Richmond East District Initiative Center

701 N. 25^th Street; Richmond, Virginia 23223

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Survey: Richmond residents invited to share thoughts, ideas, and suggestions

The Commission also invites Richmond residents to take an important survey about Richmond government, which will run through Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chartercommission2023 (direct link).

 

    The survey is also available on the Commissions information and engagement website, at https://www.rva.gov/richmond-city-council/richmond-city-charter-review-commission. Printed surveys will also be available at Richmond Public Library Branches throughout the city.

 

Background

Richmond City Council Ordinance # 2021-347 established a Richmond City Charter Review Commission, comprised of nine community members, to conduct a comprehensive review of and make recommendations for revisions to the Richmond City Charter, which enumerates the governmental powers granted to the City of Richmond by the Virginia General Assembly.

 

     The Richmond City Charter Review Commission is holding multiple public information and engagement sessions and will present various draft Charter recommendations to obtain public input, feedback, and comments.

 

     Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to participate in this important process and share their thoughts, suggestion, and questions with the Commission.

 

     The Commission will submit its final recommendations in a report to Richmond City Council and the Mayor later this year.

 

     Richmond City Council thanks the willingness and dedication of the Richmond City Charter Review Commission Members for their work on behalf of this important project for all Richmond residents.

 

Contact

For more information, please contact: Thad Williamson, Ph.D., Chair, Richmond City Charter Review Commission, at RVACharterReview@gmail.com (email)

 

Richmond City Charter Review Commission Members

Thad Williamson, Ph.D., Chair

Rachael Deane, Esq., Vice-Chair

Antoine Banks, Secretary

Daisy Weaver, Member

William “Bill” Echelberger, Member

Kyle Elliott, Member

Travis Gunn, Member

Steven Koski, Member

John Girardi, Member

 

Special Notes

·       Pursuant to the Constitution of Virginia, the Virginia General Assembly is the final authority on changes to the Richmond City Charter.

 

·       Richmond Public Schools is outside the scope of the Commission’s work. Richmond Public Schools it not part of the City of Richmond Government. It is a subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia and overseen locally by the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees and an appointed Superintendent administers day-to-day Schools operations.

 

Helpful Links

·        Richmond City Charter Review Commission Website Portal

https://www.rva.gov/richmond-city-council/richmond-city-charter-review-commission

·        Richmond City Council Ord. No. 2021-347

https://richmondva.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5360520&GUID=2C0908BD-B69B-4EC2-979A-35A33A2420D2&Options=ID|Text|&Search=2021-347

·        Richmond City Charter Review Commission Membership

https://eservicesb.richmondgov.com/applications/boardsandcommissions/MembersList.aspx?mybckey=195

 

 

 

 

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A statement on behalf of Richmond City Council - Regarding the gun violence tonight at VCU

 

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A statement on behalf of Richmond City Council

Regarding the gun violence tonight at VCU 

Richmond, Virginia –“This evening, Richmonders are once again devastated by senseless gun violence. At a graduation ceremony, a tradition rooted in honoring a milestone achievement, has been marred by an act that has taken lives and left many others injured.

    Those who were able to survive without visible wounds will likely be forever impacted by this violent event.

    The thoughts and prayers of all members of Richmond Council and all Richmonders are with the students, parents, families, teachers, friends, and loved ones of those whose lives were taken from us and were injured tonight in this terrible tragedy. 

    During this difficult time, we know that each person will draw on their personal strength and the strength and faith of their friends and community. We join tonight as one family, one community, and one Richmond.

    As a family in Richmond, we lend and extend our friendship and hearts to our Richmond family during this difficult and challenging time.

    We don't yet have all the answers to this senseless act of violence, only that it should never have happened and that is has no place in our society.

Richmond City Council also wants to recognize our first responders who act every day to save lives and restore order and put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of our community.

    We ask that everyone join us in keeping all the families in their hearts, thoughts and prayers and ask that all Richmonders observe a moment of silence tonight in support, respect, and condolence to all those impacted by this unspeakable event.

    Richmond City Council does do not condone or stand for senseless acts of gun violence. Richmond is a resilient and strong community. While our hearts are heavy for the loss, the unanswered questions as to why linger. We will heal and we will grow stronger.

     For those who wish to engage with caring mental health professionals, Richmond offers the following services:

·       Lifeline – Call or Text 988 or Chat 988lifeline.org

·       Mental Health America – Text MHA to 741741

·       Warmline of Virginia – 866.400.6428 (tel)

·       Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 877.622.4327 (tel)”

 

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Councilmember Trammell to hold meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

 

Reva M. Trammell/Councilmember

Richmond City Council / Richmond Southside 8th Voter District / Richmond, Virginia

News Release/June 1, 2023

Councilmember Trammell to hold meeting for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District

WHAT           Richmond, Virginia – Councilmember Reva M. Trammell, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southside 8th Voter District, will hold a meeting for residents of the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District. The planned meeting agenda is as follows:

AGENDA/SPECIAL GUESTS/SPEAKERS

·       Mayor Levar M. Stoney

City of Richmond

·       Alfred Liggins, III

Chief Executive Officer

Urban One

·       Edward Solarz

Chief Executive Officer

Genesis Properties

·       Lisa Smith

Training Analyst

Richmond Department of Public Utilities

Richmond Police Department Officers, Richmond Department of Fire & Emergency Services Firefighters, Commonwealth of Virginia - Richmond Office of the Sheriff Staff, and Richmond Ambulance Authority

Free refreshments are typically served.

WHEN           Thursday, June 8, 2023

                    6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE         Satellite Restaurant & Lounge

4000 Richmond Highway, Richmond Virginia

CONTACT    For more information, please contact: Councilmember Reva M. Trammell, 804.240.5050 (mobile tel); or email reva.trammell@rva.gov

     Councilmember Trammell personally holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments, topical agendas, and special guests. She invites all Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents to attend. Her meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

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