Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight C. Jones invite all residents to ring bells at 2 p.m. on Independence Day this Thursday

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Tuesday, July 2, 2013



Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight C. Jones invite all residents to ring bells at 2 p.m. on Independence Day this Thursday



All Richmond residents invited and encouraged to participate



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- Richmond City Council and Mayor Dwight C. Jones invite all Richmond residents to join together in ringing bells at 2 p.m. on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, 2013.



Resurrecting the 1963 call of President John F. Kennedy, the ringing of bells symbolize and celebrate our common heritage as citizens of the United States of America and honor those Americans who have sacrificed for the freedoms we all enjoy.



Marking the 50th Anniversary of President Kennedy's proclamation, this year represents the 237th Anniversary of the Continental Congress' adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which we celebrate as our Independence Day holiday each year.



Richmond City Council and Mayor Jones would also like to thank the national No Greater Love organization for their work in helping to promote this action on behalf of all Americans.



All Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to participate through the ringing of community bells, hand bells, church bells, carillons, fire sirens, and/or using a bell ringing app from their smart phone.



WHEN Thursday, July 4, 2013

2 p.m.



WHO The Honorable Members of Richmond City Council

The Honorable Dwight C. Jones, Mayor of Richmond



CONTACT For more information, please contact Tammy Hawley, Press Secretary to Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones, at 804.646.3110 (tel), or

tammy.hawley@richmondgov.com



Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, at 804.646.6052 (tel) or

937.1386 (mobile) or steven.skinner@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.













Friday, June 28, 2013

First Ever: Councilwoman Ellen Robertson to showcase Highland Park Neighborhood by holding Community Tour and Celebration

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


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Friday, 28 June 2013



First Ever: Councilwoman Ellen Robertson to showcase Highland Park Neighborhood by holding Community Tour and Celebration



Entire Richmond-metro community invited & encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a showcase of the Highland Park Neighborhood, located in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. The event will be the first ever of its kind to be held.



This will be a fun-filled family event to celebrate and promote Richmond's historic Highland Park Neighborhood. Established around 1890, the Highland Park Neighborhood is located in the northeastern part of Richmond and was a planned trolley suburb community (originally located in Henrico County) that was developed by the Highland Park Company.



The event will include bus tours of community amenities and two new major housing developments being built, which include Highland Grove and Matthews at Chestnut Hill. These two developments are exciting additions and outstanding opportunities for great living in the community.



The event is free and open to the public and the entire Richmond-metro community is invited and encouraged to attend. The celebration will include the following:



• Home Buying Workshops

• Free Refreshments

• Community Organization Presentation Tables

• Bicycle Door Prize Drawings

• Bus Tours



- Two New Major Housing Developments:

Highland Grove and Matthews at Chestnut Hill



- Hotchkiss Field/Anne Hardy Park



- Cannon Creek Greenway



- Historic Homes and Sites



WHEN Saturday, July 13, 2013

10:00 a.m. - Noon



WHERE Main Event to be held at

Richmond Public Schools

Overby-Sheppard Elementary School

2300 1st Avenue; Richmond Virginia



WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District



CONTACT For more information, please contact Hope Elliott, Council Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or hope.elliott@richmondgov.com (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)

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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.











Thursday, June 27, 2013

A Joint Statement by The Honorable Charles R. Samuels and The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


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Thursday, 27 June 2013



A Joint Statement by

The Honorable Charles R. Samuels

Councilman, North Central 2nd Voter District



The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto

Councilman, Central 5th Voter District



Regarding: United States of America Supreme Court decision on the U.S. Defense of Marriage Act and the State of California's Proposition 8



Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – "We are encouraged by yesterday's United States Supreme Court's decision in striking down a provision of U. S. federal law, known as the Defense of Marriage Act, that has denied federal health, pension and tax benefits to legally married same sex couples. We are also pleased that they chose to leave in place a trial court's declaration that California's Proposition 8, which banned same sex marriage in that state, was unconstitutional.



The Supreme Court decision coincides with the Richmond City Council Proclamation that recognizes June 2013 as Richmond Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. A portion of the proclamation reads "… each of us should have the same equal rights, benefits and responsibilities that are shared and enjoyed by all…" Yesterday's ruling echoes this sentiment.."



CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd

Voter District, at 804.646.6532; or by email, at charles.samuels@richmondgov.com.



and



The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Central 5th Voter District, at 804.646.6050 (tel), or parker.agelasto@richmondgov.com (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

to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Councilman Charles R. Samuels to take tour of the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


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Tuesday, 25 June 2013



Councilman Charles R. Samuels to take tour of the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center



Media invited to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council North Central 2nd Voter District will take a tour of the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center prior to its Reopening/Open House event. His tour will begin at 11:30 a.m. The Reopening event will begin at Noon. The media is invited to attend.



WHEN Thursday, June 27, 2013

11:30 a.m. - Noon



WHERE Richmond Juvenile Detention Center

1700 Oliver Hill Way

Richmond, Virginia



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



CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd

Voter District, at 804.646.6532; or by email, at charles.samuels@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.



Councilwoman Reva Trammell invites all to a Special Community Meeting about the Hope VI Senior Rental Cottages

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


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Tuesday, 25 June 2013



Councilwoman Reva Trammell invites all to a Special Community Meeting about the Hope VI Senior Rental Cottages



All Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend



WHAT (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) -- The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th Voter District, invites all to attend the Special Community Meeting regarding the Hope VI Senior Rental Cottages. This is a new housing development in the community.



The event is being held by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the Better Housing Coalition. The meeting is free and open to the public and all of Richmond residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



WHEN Tuesday, June 25, 2013

6:00-8:00 p.m.



WHERE Richmond Public Schools

Blackwell Elementary School

1600 Everett Street - 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

or

Lee Alford, Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority,

at 804-780-4314.





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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, June 24, 2013

Proposed Legislation for a Richmond City-Wide Referendum on Baseball Stadium to be introduced tonight: Council to hold public comment sessions in July

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov



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Monday, 24 June 2013



Proposed Legislation for a Richmond City-Wide Referendum on Baseball Stadium to be introduced tonight: Council to hold public comment sessions in July



(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – As previously announced, tonight during the Richmond City Council Formal Meeting two pieces of proposed legislation will be introduced relating to beginning the process for a Richmond City-Wide Referendum to be added to the November ballot. As part of the legislative process, the legislation will only be introduced tonight, it will not be discussed or voted on.



Following tonight's introduction, the legislation will be sent to the Richmond City Council Organizational Development Standing Committee meeting on Monday, July 1, 2013, from 5-6:30 -p.m. for review and discussion. Residents may speak at that time on the proposed legislation. Council is expected to vote on the legislation during the Richmond City Council Formal Meeting, being held July 8, 2013 (6-7:30 p.m.), at which time residents will have an additional opportunity to speak.



Sponsored by The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, North Central 2nd Voter District, the proposed legislation is to include:



1. A Richmond City Council Resolution that would order the submission to the qualified voters of the City of Richmond of Ord. No. 2013-___, concerning a prohibition on the use of City-owned or City-acquired real estate not located within the area of the city bounded by Interstate 64 / 95 to the north, Hermitage Road to the east, West Leigh Street to the south and North Boulevard to the west for a baseball stadium or facilities ancillary to a baseball stadium for an advisory referendum thereon.



and



2. A Richmond City Council Ordinance that would prohibit the use of City- owned or City-acquired real estate not located within the area of the city bounded by Interstate 64 / 95 to the north, Hermitage Road to the east, West Leigh Street to the south and North Boulevard to the west for a baseball stadium or facilities ancillary to a baseball stadium.



Residents interested in the legislation are invited to submit their written comments by email, mail or fax to The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd Voter District, at charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email); 804.646.5468 (fax) or send a letter to:



The Honorable Charles R. Samuels

Councilman, North Central 2nd Voter District

Richmond City Council

Richmond City Hall

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305

Richmond, Virginia 23219



CONTACT For more information, please contact The Honorable Charles R. Samuels, Councilman, Richmond City Council, North Central 2nd

Voter District, at 804.646.6532; or by email, at charles.samuels@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.



Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Councilwoman Reva Trammell's Richmond Southside 8th District meeting: May include three or more members of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL


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Wednesday, 19 June 2013



Councilwoman Reva Trammell's Richmond Southside 8th District meeting: May include three or more members of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees



All Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents 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. This meeting may include three or more members of the Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees.



Councilwoman Trammell 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 open to the public and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend.



Guests



• The Honorable Derik Jones, Trustee

Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees

Southside 8th Voter District



• Dr. Jack Lanier, Chief Executive Officer

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority



• Ms. Adrienne E. Goolsby, Chief Executive Officer

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority



• Ms. Lisa Smith-Hicks

Director of Youth Programs

We Care Too - Virginia

Guiding Light Involvement & Outreach Services



• Ms. Deborah E. Morton, Deputy Director

Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities



• Members of Richmond Police Department and Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services



WHEN Thursday, June 20, 2013

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.