Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Councilwoman Trammell: 2019 meetings for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District


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Wednesday, 30 January 2019

Councilwoman Trammell: 2019 meetings for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District
                                                                                                                        
WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Southside 8th Voter District, has scheduled individual meetings she plans to hold in 2019 for the Richmond Southside 8th Voter District.

WHEN         Thursday, April 18, 2019; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 2019; 6:00-8:00 p.m.                     
Thursday, June 20, 2019; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, 2019; 6:00-8:00 p.m.  
Thursday, August 15, 2019; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 19, 2019; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 17, 2019; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 21, 2019; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 12, 2019 (Note: this meeting being held on the  
     second Thursday of month due to holiday schedule); 6:00-8:00 p.m.

WHERE         Satellite Restaurant & Lounge
                   4000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, Virginia

Councilwoman Trammell personally holds individual meetings throughout the year that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites all Richmond Southside 8th Voter District residents to attend. Free refreshments are typically served. The meetings are typically held monthly from April through December on the third Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the same location. Meeting dates/times are subject to updates/change, as needed.

CONTACT    For more information, please contact: Councilwoman Reva Trammell, at 804.646.6591 (office); 804.240.5050 (mobile); or, 804.233.7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com.




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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Councilman Hilbert to hold an Honorary Street Naming Designation Unveiling Ceremony: Designating the 3100 block of Hawthorne Avenue in honor of Mr. Clarence Lee Townes, Jr.


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Tuesday, 29 January 2019

Councilman Hilbert to hold an Honorary Street Naming Designation Unveiling Ceremony

Designating the 3100 block of Hawthorne Avenue in honor of Mr. Clarence Lee Townes, Jr.

WHAT         Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold an Honorary Street Naming Designation Unveiling Ceremony in the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District.

                         The Honorary Street Naming Designation Unveiling Ceremony recognizes the important life and legacy of Mr. Clarence Lee Townes, Jr. Establishment of the designation was part of legislation recently passed by Richmond City Council that can be found on the Richmond City Council Legislative Website, at https://richmondva.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3526858&GUID=41591F69-9DC2-478A-855E-FD14A8DEC347&Options=ID|Text|&Search=townes.

                          Councilman Hilbert invites all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents to attend.

WHEN         Sunday, February 3, 2019; 2:00-2:30 p.m.

WHERE        Corner of Hawthorne Avenue and Ladies Mile Road
                    (North of the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and           
                    Community Facilities Pollard Park/Near 3100 Block of Hawthorne        
                      Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.


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Regarding the passing of The Honorable Walter T. Kenney, Sr.

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Tuesday, 29 January 2019

A statement from
Richmond City Council

Regarding the passing of The Honorable Walter T. Kenney, Sr.
                                                        
(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A.) - “It is with deep and profound sadness that Richmond City Council learned of the passing of The Honorable Walter T. Kenney, Sr., former Richmond City Councilman, Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District, and Mayor.

      One of the longest serving members of Richmond City Council, Mr. Kenney served more than 18 years as a Councilman, which included two terms as Mayor.

        Our hearts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time as we share in mourning his passing and in honoring and remembering his tremendous life, legacy, and dedication to our Richmond community.

        In America, public, elected, and community service are considered to be among the most important and noble work a person can do and, through his outstanding example, The Honorable Walter T. Kenney, Sr. proved his dedication to and support of the principles and creed written into the founding documents of our great Nation, in that our individual destinies and that of our families, communities, city, state and country include not only the aspiration of our federal constitutional republic but, the time, talent, investment, labor and dedication of all of its residents in realizing the fulfillment of its promise.

        Richmond City Council and Richmond residents join together to recognize the important life and legacy of The Honorable Walter T. Kenney, Sr. and thank his family for sharing him with us all these years in helping Richmond to become an even better place to live, love, work, play, visit and raise a family."




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Thursday, January 24, 2019

Councilwoman Newbille to hold meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District


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Thursday, 24 January 2019

Councilwoman Newbille to hold meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District
                                                        
WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District. The planned agenda for this meeting includes the following:
                                                             
·         Welcome
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District

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

·         Public Safety Update
William C. Smith, Acting Chief of Police, Richmond Police Department; Capt. Greer Gould, Precinct Commander, Richmond Police Department - Richmond First Police Precinct;
1st Lt. James Killingworth and Lt. Ken Roane, Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services

·         Dr. Paula Pando, President (New)
J. S. Reynolds Community College

·         The Market @ 25th Street
Mr. Norm Gold, Operator, The Market @ 25th Street

·         The Health Hub @ 25th
Ms. Sheryl Garland, Chief of Health Impact
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

·         Maggie Walker Community Land Trust - Land Bank
Ms. Nikki D'Adamo-Damery, Community Coordinator, Maggie Walker Land Trust, Inc.

·         Richmond Real Estate Tax Abatements for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Ms. Asia Spratley, Revenue Manager-Real Estate, Richmond Department of Finance

·         Richmond Master Plan for the James River Park System
Mr. Nathan Burrell, Facilities Maintenance Manager, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities

·         GRTC Transit Company - Route Review
Ms. Ashley Mason, GRTC Transit Company

·         Announcement
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District
    -    7th Annual, 7th District Senior Resource Fair
      Thursday, February 14, 2019: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
     
Robinson Theater Community Arts Center
      2903 Q Street; Richmond, Virginia
                                                                                                    
WHEN          Tuesday, January 29, 2019
                        6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                                     
WHERE         Richmond East District Initiative Government Services Building
                        701 North 25th 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).

      Councilwoman Newbille personally holds individual meetings throughout the year that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites all Richmond East End 7th Voter District residents to attend. Free refreshments are typically served. Meeting dates/times are subject to change.

Councilwoman Newbille's individually scheduled upcoming meetings:

                   Tuesday, January 29, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                        Richmond East District Initiative Government Services Building
                        701 North 25th Street; Richmond, Virginia

                        Tuesday, March 26, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
                        Richmond East District Initiative Government Services Building
                        701 North 25th Street; Richmond, Virginia

Tuesday, May 28, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.   
                        Bon Secours Center for Healthy Living Sarah Garland Jones Center
                        2600 Nine Mile Road; Richmond, Virginia
                  
Tuesday, July 23, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
                        Bon Secours Center for Healthy Living Sarah Garland Jones Center
                        2600 Nine Mile Road; Richmond, Virginia

Tuesday, September 24, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
                        Bon Secours Center for Healthy Living Sarah Garland Jones Center
                        2600 Nine Mile Road; Richmond, Virginia

Tuesday, November 26, 2019; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
                        Bon Secours Center for Healthy Living Sarah Garland Jones Center
                        2600 Nine Mile Road; Richmond, Virginia

Tuesday, December 17, 2019; Councilwoman Newbille's Holiday Event
Time and location to be determined



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Councilwoman Ellen Robertson to hold meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District


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Thursday, 24 January 2019

Councilwoman Ellen Robertson to hold meeting for the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District

WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - 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. The planned agenda and special guests for this meeting include:
                                                                                                                                    
Councilwoman Robertson’s Theme
“People Who Kill - Confronting our Crisis of Violence”

Topics
·      Effects and ramifications of violence in the community
·      What are the root causes of violence in our communities?
·      Prevention of and possible solutions to community violence

Agenda/Special Invited Guests
·      William Smith, Interim Chief of Police
Richmond Police Department
·      Dr. John Lindstrom, CEO
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA)
·      Ms. Jane Talley, Author. "Government Makes a Poor Baby Daddy"
·      Mr. Paul Taylor, Founder
RVA League for Safer Streets

Free Refreshments will be provided

WHEN          Saturday, January 26, 2019
                        10:00 a.m. - Noon

WHERE         Richmond Police Department
                   Richmond Police Training Academy
                   1202 W. Graham Road, Richmond, Virginia
                       
CONTACT    For more information, please contact: 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)

                        Councilwoman Robertson holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. She invites all Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District residents to attend. Free refreshments are typically served. Meeting dates/times are subject to change.


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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Councilman Hilbert to hold meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District


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Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Councilman Hilbert to hold meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District
                                       
WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District, will hold a meeting for the Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District. The planned agenda/special guests include:
                                                             
Police Report
Officers/Staff, Richmond Police Department - Fourth Police Precinct

Richmond Public Schools Update
Ms. Kenya Gibson, Trustee, Richmond Public Schools Board of Trustees, Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District

RVA 311 Call Center Presentation
Mr. Peter Breil, Director, Richmond Department of Citizen Service and Response
                                                                                                   
WHEN         Thursday, January 24, 2019
                   6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond Public Library
                   Ginter Park Branch
                   1200 Westbrook Avenue; Richmond, Virginia

CONTACT   For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.

                    Councilman Hilbert holds individual meetings that include his goals and accomplishments; topical agendas; and, special guests. He invites all Richmond Northside 3rd Voter District residents to attend.



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Friday, January 18, 2019

UPDATED/NEW DATES: Councilman Jones: 2019 meetings for the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District


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Friday, 18 January 2019

UPDATED/NEW DATES: Councilman Jones: 2019 meetings for the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District
                                                                                                                        
WHAT          Richmond, Virginia - The Honorable Michael J. Jones, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District, has changed all his previously scheduled dates for meetings he plans to hold in 2019 for the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District. They have been changed from the second to the third Thursday of the month. The new dates include the following:

WHEN         New Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
                       Old date: Thursday, February 14, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                       New Date: Thursday, March 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
                             Old date: Thursday, March 14, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                       New Date: Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
                             Old Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                       New Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
                             Old Date: Thursday, May 9, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                       New Date: Thursday, June 20, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
                             Old Date: Thursday, June 13, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                  New Date: Thursday, July 18, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
                             Old Date: Thursday, July 11, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                  New Date: Thursday, August 15, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
                             Old Date: Thursday, August 8, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                  New Date: Thursday, September 19, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
                             Old Date: Thursday, September 12, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                  New Date: Thursday, October 17, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
                       Old Date: Thursday, October 10, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                  New Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
                             Old Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
                  New Date: Thursday, December 19, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
                             Old Date: Thursday, December 12, 2019; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE        Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
                  Richmond Southside Community Center
                       6255 Old Warwick Road; Richmond, Virginia

Councilman Jones holds individual meetings throughout the year that include information on his goals and accomplishments, a topical agenda, and, special guests. He invites all Richmond Central 5th Voter District residents to attend. Meeting dates/times/locations are subject to changes. Please find the following link that can be used to sign up to receive his individual district newsletters, meeting agendas, reminders, and cancelations via email: https://bit.ly/2RBCQmz


CONTACT   For more information, please contact: Summer Morris, Liaison for The Honorable Michael J. Jones, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Richmond South Central 9th Voter District, at 804.646.2779 (tel), or summer.morris@richmondgov.com (email).


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