Tuesday, February 21, 2017

RESCHEDULED: Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold a meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov
                                                            
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Tuesday, 21 February 2017

RESCHEDULED: Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold a meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
                                                                         
The previously scheduled meeting for Thursday, February 23, 2017 has been canceled and rescheduled to Thursday, March 2, 2017; 6:00-8:00 p.m. All Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend.

WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, in Richmond, Virginia, will hold a district-wide meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District. The previously scheduled meeting for Thursday, February 23, 2017, had to be canceled because Councilman Hilbert and the guest speaker, Mayor Levar M. Stoney, are required to attend a regional government meeting, which has been recently scheduled for February 23, 2017.

                            Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and special guests. The meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for the upcoming meeting is as follows:

                  AGENDA

·      Guest Speaker: The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor, City of Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Levar M. Stoney will discuss his goals, vision, and mission for the city.

·      Richmond Police Department: Crime Prevention
Col. Alfred Durham, Chief of Police
Richmond Police Department
Discussion on the current issues that have developed in the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, and the role of the Richmond Police Department in the community.  
                                        
·      Richmond Government Budget: Upcoming Budget Review Process
Ms. Meghan K. Brown, Deputy Council Chief of Staff
Office of the Council Chief of Staff

·      Questions, Comments, Concerns

WHEN         Thursday, March 2, 2017; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
                       Thursday, February 23, 2017 (canceled)

WHERE        Richmond Police Department
                  Richmond Police Training Academy
                       1202 W. Graham Road; Richmond, Virginia              

WHO          The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
           
CONTACT   For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.


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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a Meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 16 February 2017

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a Meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

All Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend.
         
WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. This meeting is part of individual meetings Councilwoman Robertson typically holds throughout the year that include information on her goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda; and, special guests. The meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Free refreshments will be served. The planned program/agenda for this meeting includes the following:
                 
                  PROGRAM/AGENDA

·         Discrimination and Poverty RVA - A History of Race

·         Updates: Richmond's New Utility Bill and Richmond Real
Estate Tax Abatement Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Note: There will be Free Parking for the first 40 vehicles in the parking lot located at 2nd & Grace Streets
                                                                                                   
WHEN         Saturday, February 25, 2017
                  10:00 a.m. - Noon
                   
WHERE        Richmond Public Library - Main Library
                       101 E. Franklin Street; Richmond, Virginia

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

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Mr. Kiya Stokes, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email)



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Steve Skinner
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Council Executive Offices
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
804.646.6052 (tel)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
______________________________________________________________

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.




Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov
                                                            
COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 16 February 2017

Councilman Parker C. Agelasto to hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District

All Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend
         
WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) – The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Central 5th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District. Councilman Agelasto typically holds individual meetings for the Richmond Central 5th Voter District every other month throughout the year. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting includes:
                                   
·      Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatement Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Ms. Valerie Weatherless, Revenue Manager/Real Estate Collections, Richmond Department of Finance

·      Richmond Real Estate Tax Delinquency and Vacant Properties
Ms. Valerie Weatherless, Revenue Manager/Real Estate Collections, Richmond Department of Finance

·      Richmond Food Cooperative

·      Richmond Central 5th Voter District Updates

·      Questions and Comments

WHEN          Thursday, February 23, 2017
                        6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE        Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts
3411 Semmes Avenue; Richmond, Virginia 23225

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


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Steve Skinner
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Council Executive Offices
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
804.646.6052 (tel)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
______________________________________________________________

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 Ellen F. Robertson to hold a Building Neighborhoods Meeting for the Highland Grove Neighborhood Community in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Thursday, 16 February 2017

Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a Building Neighborhoods Meeting for the Highland Grove Neighborhood Community in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

All Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend.
         
WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a Building Neighborhoods Meeting for the Highland Grove Neighborhood Community in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. The meeting is free and open to the public and all Highland Grove Neighborhood Community members in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned program/agenda for this meeting includes the following:
                 
                  PROGRAM/AGENDA

·         Neighborhood concepts based on resident feedback of housing priorities presented by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority and City of Richmond

·         Hear Ideas about the final development of land surrounding Richmond Public Schools Overby-Sheppard Elementary School
                                                                                                   
WHEN         Tuesday, February 21, 2017
                  6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
                   
WHERE        Richmond Public Schools - Overby-Sheppard Elementary School
                       2300 First Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

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

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Mr. Kiya Stokes, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email)



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Steve Skinner
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Council Executive Offices
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
804.646.6052 (tel)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
______________________________________________________________

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, February 13, 2017

RVA East End Festival 2017 joint announcement

RVA East End Festival 2017 joint announcement

Everyone invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT          (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor of Richmond; The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District; The Honorable Nadine Marsh-Carter, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond East End 7th Voter District; Dr. Dana Bedden, Superintendent, Richmond Public Schools; Mark Gordon, CEO, Bon Secours Richmond East; Kimberly Hutchinson, Richmond Public Schools Foundation; and, David Fisk, Richmond Symphony will hold a joint announcement regarding the upcoming RVA East End Festival 2017: The Gift of Arts and Music. Information regarding the upcoming event will be provided.
                              
WHEN         Thursday, February 16, 2017
                  11:00-11:30 a.m.
                   
WHERE        Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities
                  Chimborazo Park - Roundhouse
                       3201 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, Liaison for The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email).


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                      RVA East End Festival 2017 joint announcement

Everyone invited and encouraged to attend

WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor of Richmond; The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District; The Honorable Nadine Marsh-Carter, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond East End 7th Voter District; Dr. Dana Bedden, Superintendent, Richmond Public Schools; Mark Gordon, Bon Secours Richmond Health System; Kimberly Hutchinson, Richmond Public Schools Foundation; and, David Fisk, Richmond Symphony will hold a joint announcement regarding the upcoming RVA East End Festival 2017: The Gift of Arts and Music. Information regarding the upcoming event will be provided.
         
WHEN         Thursday, February 16, 2017
                  11:00-11:30 a.m.
                   
WHERE        Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities
                  Chimborazo Park - Roundhouse
                       3201 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, Liaison for The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email).



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Monday, February 6, 2017

New Time/Updated: Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a special meeting in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 - Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.  - www.council.richmondva.gov

COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED
Monday, 6 February 2017

New Time/Updated: Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a special meeting in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

All Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents invited and encouraged to attend.
         
WHAT         (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, will hold a special meeting regarding in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District. This meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents are invited and encouraged to attend. The planned agenda for this meeting includes the following:

·         5:30-6:30 p.m. – Fourqurean Housing Development Plan
Greta Harris, President/CEO and Lynn McAteer, Vice   
    President/Planning & Evaluations, Better Housing Coalition

·         6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Richmond Transportation Network Plan       Amy Inman, Senior Administrator/Multimodal Transportation,    
    Richmond Dept. of Economic & Community Development
Scudder Wagg, Project Manager, Michael Baker International
                                                                                                                            
WHEN         New Time: Wednesday, February 8, 2017; 5:30-8:00 p.m. (new)
                  5:30-6:30 p.m. (old time duration)
                   Tuesday, January 31, 2017; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (canceled)
                   
WHERE        Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
                  Hotchkiss Community Center
                       701 E. Brookland Park Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia 23222

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

                       Better Housing Coalition

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Mr. Kiya Stokes, Liaison for The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, at 804.646.7964 (tel), or kiya.stokes@richmondgov.com (email)



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Steve Skinner
Council Public Information Manager
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF
Richmond City Council Executive Offices
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia  23219 U.S.A.
804.646.6052 (tel)
804.937.1386 (home/mobile)
804.335.4054 (mobile)
804.646.5468 (fax)
______________________________________________________________

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.