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(Richmond, Virginia U.S.A) -- In 2011, Richmond City Council will redraw (redistrict) the existing nine Richmond Voter District boundaries that we use to elect our local Richmond Elected Government Officials in response to results of the 2010 U.S. Census. Adjustments to voting precincts and locations may also be made at this time. New Richmond Voter Districts are to be adopted by December 31, 2011. RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.govCOUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORYIMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHAREDThursday, 30 December 2010Richmond City Council to begin 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting: Year-long open public process includes six stagesNumerous opportunities for Richmond Citizens to learn more, provide input and participate: New Plan to be adopted by December 31, 2011 (Richmond, Virginia U.S.A) -- In 2011, Richmond City Council will redraw (redistrict) the existing nine Richmond Voter District boundaries that we use to elect our local Richmond Elected Government Officials in response to results of the 2010 U.S. Census. Adjustments to voting precincts and locations may also be made at this time. New Richmond Voter Districts are to be adopted by December 31, 2011. The 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting will be a year-long open public process that will include a comprehensive array of public information communications and numerous opportunities for Richmond Citizens to learn more, provide input and participate, which will include many Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings, and Public Hearings. All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to learn more about the process and to participate during each step of the way. Some of the many ways to engage in this process include: 1. Contacting the Richmond City Council Councilmember that represents you via phone, email, meeting or letter (contact information below)2. Sending a letter to Richmond City Council 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad St., Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 232193. Attending Public Information Meetings, Council Public Meetings and Public Hearings to learn more, ask questions and make suggestions (dates, times and locations listed below)4. Visiting the 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting website to learn more (to be established soon)5. Asking questions, learning more, and sending suggestions or information by email to steven.skinner@richmondgov.com6. Sending suggestions or asking questions by sending a fax to 804.646.54687. Learning more, asking questions and providing suggestions by calling 804.646.60528. Signing up for information and Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meeting and Public Hearings email updates/alerts, at: steven.skinner@richmondgov.comSix Stage Process _______________________________________________________________________The 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting process will be organized into six stages. In the First Stage, Richmond City Council will choose what redistricting criteria are to be used, which will include Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Second Stage they will vote to adopt their selected criteria, which will include Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Third Stage, Richmond will receive 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond. In the Fourth Stage, Council will use the criteria and Census Data to draft a 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan (This will probably include three proposals to choose from.), which will include Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Fifth Stage they will vote to adopt a Plan, which will include Public Hearings. New Richmond Voter Districts are to be adopted by December 31, 2011. In the Sixth Stage, they will seek approval (clearance) required from the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6). Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public HearingsThroughout this six-stage process, Richmond City Council will hold a number of Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings to help provide information, discuss, receive input, and answer questions regarding the 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting. These meetings are free and open to the public and all Richmond Citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. All meeting locations are located on a GRTC bus line and are accessible by people with disabilities. The meetings will include the following topics, dates, times and locations (which are subject to change):STAGE 1 – Choosing Richmond Redistricting CriteriaRichmond City Council will choose from among a number of criteria to decide which ones they want to use to base their redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts. In the first stage of the process they will choose the criteria. There will be a number of Public Information Meetings and Public Council meetings held with regard to this important part of the process. Criteria choices may include the following:Redistricting Criteria Richmond City Council may choose from include• Equal Population distribution throughout the 9 Richmond Voter Districts • Compactness of Richmond Voter Districts• Contiguity of Richmond Voter Districts• Avoidance of splits of political subdivisions and precincts• Preservation of communities of interest• Preservation of the basic shape of existing voter districts• Protection of current incumbents and avoiding paring (the possibility that existing incumbents may run against each other in a future election)• African-American representation per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6)• Political fairness or competitiveness• Voter convenience and effective administration of electionsThe following Stage 1 Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings will be held to present and discuss the different redistricting criteria that Richmond City Council may choose to use to base their redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts:Public Information Meetings to Present and Discuss Redistricting CriteriaThe following Stage 1 Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings will be held to present and discuss legal redistricting requirements and the different criteria that Council may choose from to base redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts:Friday, January 14, 2011 Richmond Southside Social Services Center6:00-7:30 p.m. 4100 Hull Street; Richmond Virginia 23224 (Richmond’s Southside)Monday, January 17, 2011 Richmond Police Department - Police Academy6:00-7:30 p.m. 1202 W. Graham Road; Richmond, Virginia 23220 (Richmond’s Northside)Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Martin Luther King Jr. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School 1000 Mosby Street; Richmond, Virginia 23223 (Richmond’s East End/Gateway) Wed., January 19, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Lucille Murray Brown 6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School 6300 Jahnke Road; Richmond, Virginia 23225 (Southwest Richmond) Thursday, January 20, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Thomas Jefferson 6:00-7:30 p.m. High School 4100 West Grace Street; Richmond, Virginia 23230 (Richmond’s West End)Results of Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings presented to CouncilResults of the Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings will be presented to Council during the following Public Council Informal Meeting: Monday, January 24, 2011, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Richmond City Council Informal MeetingRichmond City Council ChambersRichmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219Richmond City Council discussion of redistricting criteria Richmond City Council will discuss the criteria they want to choose from during the following Public Council Informal Meeting: Monday, February 14, 2011, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Richmond City Council Informal MeetingRichmond City Council ChambersRichmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219STAGE 2 – Public Hearing and Adoption of Richmond Redistricting CriteriaRichmond City Council will hold the following Public Hearing and vote to officially adopt Richmond Redistricting Criteria during the following Richmond City Council Formal Meeting:Monday, February 28, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Richmond City Council Formal MeetingRichmond City Council ChambersRichmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219STAGE 3 – 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond receivedRichmond City Council will receive the 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond and make them available to the public.February or early April 2011 Data estimated to be received/available from U.S. Census Office in late February or early April 2011 STAGE 4 – Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings regarding Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting PlanRichmond City Council will use their officially adopted redistricting criteria and the 2010 U.S. Census Data to draft a 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan. This will probably include three proposals to choose from. As part of this process, Richmond City Council will hold Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. These will include information regarding legal requirements for redistricting, criteria selected by Council, Richmond population shifts over the past 10 years and the approval (clearance) required from the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6).Initial 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plans Submitted to CouncilThe Richmond City Council 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Work Group will submit alternative 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plans (possibly three) to Richmond City Council based on Council’s adopted criteria for Council’s review and guidance, at the following Public Council Meeting:Monday, April 25, 2011; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Richmond City Council Informal MeetingRichmond City Council ChambersRichmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan Submitted to CouncilThe Richmond City Council 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Work Group will present a single draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to Richmond City Council for their review and approval for it to be submitted to the public for comment, at the following Public Council Meeting:Monday, May 23, 2011; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Richmond City Council Formal MeetingRichmond City Council ChambersRichmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219Public Information Meetings to Discuss Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting PlanThe following Public Information Meetings will be held to present the Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan to the public and to provide education, information and gather feedback. Monday, June 6, 2011 Richmond Police Department - Police Academy6:00-7:30 p.m. 1202 W. Graham Road, Richmond, Virginia 23220 (Richmond’s Northside)Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Lucille Murray Brown 6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School 6300 Jahnke Road; Richmond, Virginia 23225 (Southwest Richmond) Wed., June 8, 2011 Richmond Public Schools - Martin Luther King Jr. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Middle School 1000 Mosby Street; Richmond, Virginia 23223 (Richmond’s East End/Gateway)Thursday, June 9, 2011 Richmond Public Schools – Thomas Jefferson 6:00-7:30 p.m. High School 4100 West Grace Street; Richmond, Virginia 23230 (Richmond’s West End)Friday, June 10, 2011 Richmond Southside Social Services Center6:00-7:30 p.m. 4100 Hull Street; Richmond Virginia 23224 (Richmond’s Southside)Richmond City Council Discussion of Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting PlanResults of the Richmond City Council Public Information Meetings will be presented to Richmond City Council during the following Public Council Informal Meeting. During this time Council will discuss any modifications, if needed.Monday, June 13, 2011, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Richmond City Council Informal MeetingRichmond City Council ChambersRichmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219Richmond City Council Review of Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting PlanRichmond City Council will review and discuss proposed Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan during the following Public Council Informal Meeting:Monday, June 27, 2011, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Richmond City Council Informal MeetingRichmond City Council ChambersRichmond City Hall. 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219STAGE 5 - Public Hearing and Adoption of 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting PlanRichmond City Council will hold a the following Public Hearing on the Draft 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan and vote to officially adopt it during the following Public Richmond City Council Formal Meeting:Monday, November 14, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Richmond City Council Formal MeetingRichmond City Council ChambersRichmond City Hall, 2nd Floor, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219STAGE 6 – Approval of the U. S. Department of Justice Richmond City Council will send a copy of the adopted 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter Redistricting Plan (which will be provided to the public) to be approved (cleared) by the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6). CONTACT For more information, please contact Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, at 804.646.6052 (o); 937.1386 (m); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.comBackground ___________________________________________________________________________As Americans, we govern ourselves at the state, local and national level through a process known as Representative Democracy, in which we choose (elect) fellow citizens to assist us with the ownership and operation of our government. This self-governance includes deciding how tax monies are invested; what laws are needed; and, what types of services are provided and how they are managed. As part of our self-governance, we organize ourselves into geographical areas (districts) based on population and use these "voter districts" to determine where we vote and which positions we vote for. As populations change over time, we redraw (redistrict) these areas to reflect those changes and help ensure everyone is represented as fairly as possible. Thus, every 10 years (decennially) we perform a United States Census to gather statistical information about our population and we use this (in accordance with state, local and federal guidelines) to update the boundary lines of our voting districts. In 2011, Richmond City Council will redraw (redistrict) the existing nine Richmond Voter District boundaries that we use to elect our local Richmond Elected Government Officials in response to results of the 2010 U.S. Census. Adjustments to voting precincts and locations may also be made at this time. The 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting will be a year-long open public process that will include a comprehensive array of public information communications and numerous opportunities for Richmond Citizens to learn more, provide input and participate, which will include many Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings, and Public Hearings. All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to learn more about the process and to participate during each step of the way. Some of the many ways to engage in this process include: 1. Contacting the Richmond City Council Councilmember that represents you via phone, email, meeting or letter (contact information below)2. Sending a letter to Richmond City Council 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad St., Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 232193. Attending Public Information Meetings, Council Public Meetings and Public Hearings to learn more, ask questions and make suggestions (dates, times and locations listed below)4. Visiting the 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting website to learn more (to be established soon)5. Asking questions, learning more, and sending suggestions or information by email to steven.skinner@richmondgov.com6. Sending suggestions or asking questions by sending a fax to 804.646.54687. Learning more, asking questions and providing suggestions by calling 804.646.60528. Signing up for information and Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meeting and Public Hearings email updates/alerts, at: steven.skinner@richmondgov.comSix Stage Process _______________________________________________________________________The 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting process will be organized into six stages. In the First Stage, Richmond City Council will choose what redistricting criteria are to be used, which will include Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Second Stage they will vote to adopt their selected criteria, which will include Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Third Stage, Richmond will receive 2010 U.S. Census Data for Richmond. In the Fourth Stage, Council will use the criteria and Census Data to draft a 2011 Richmond Decennial Voter District Redistricting Plan (This will probably include three proposals to choose from.), which will include Public Information Meetings, Public Council Meetings and Public Hearings. In the Fifth Stage they will vote to adopt a Plan, which will include Public Hearings. New Richmond Voter Districts are to be adopted by December 31, 2011. In the Sixth Stage, they will seek approval (clearance) required from the United States of America Department of Justice per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6). Richmond City Council will choose from among a number of criteria as to which ones they want to use to base their redistricting changes to Richmond Voter Districts. In the first stage of the process they will choose the criteria and in the second stage they will voted and officially adopt them. There will be a number of public hearings and meetings held with regard to this important part of the process. Criteria choices may include the following:Redistricting Criteria Richmond City Council may choose from include• Equal Population distribution throughout the 9 Richmond Voter Districts • Compactness of Richmond Voter Districts• Contiguity of Richmond Voter Districts• Avoidance of splits of political subdivisions and precincts• Preservation of communities of interest• Preservation of the basic shape of existing voter districts• Protection of current incumbents and avoiding paring (the possibility that existing incumbents may run against each other in a future election)• African-American representation per the U. S. National Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 1973–1973aa-6)• Political fairness or competitiveness• Voter convenience and effective administration of electionsRichmond Elected Government OfficialsWe use our Richmond Voter Districts to elect the following positions that are established in the Richmond City Charter: • A Mayor (who must receive the most votes in at least 5 of the 9 Voter Districts and who serves a 4-year term)• Members of Richmond City Council (elected by district to serve 4-year terms)• Richmond Public Schools Board Trustees (elected by district to serve 4-year terms)Virginia Constitutional Officers (Elected Government Officials)Additional local positions we elect persons to include Virginia Constitutional Officers, which serve at the Richmond level but are established by the Virginia Constitution and are independent of local government. These positions are elected in Richmond citywide (not by district) but voting may be affected due to changes to voting precincts and locations, they include:• A Richmond Sheriff (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)• A Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorney of Richmond (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)• A Richmond Clerk of the Court (elected citywide to serve an 8-year term) • A Richmond Treasurer (elected citywide to serve a 4-year term)National and State Elected Government OfficialsVoting for the following national and state positions may also be affected due to changes to Richmond voting precincts and locations (Note: Decennial redistricting of voter districts in which these positions are elected will be performed in 2011 by the Virginia General Assembly - click here for link):• A President/Vice President of the United States of America (elected nationally to serve a 4-year term)• Members of the United States Senate (elected statewide to serve 6-year terms)• Members of the United States House of Representatives (elected by state districts to serve 2-year terms)• Members of the Virginia State Senate (elected by state districts to serve 4-year terms)• Members of the Virginia House of Delegates (elected by state districts to serve 2-year terms)Member of the2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ______________________________PRESIDENT (2009-2010)The Honorable Kathy GrazianoCouncilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District804.320.2454 (office tel); 339.8393 (mobile)kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)VICE PRESIDENT (2009-2010)The Honorable Ellen F. RobertsonCouncilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District804.646.5724 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)West End 1st DistrictThe Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, CouncilmanRichmond City Council - West End 1st District804.357.6007 (mobile)bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)North Central 2nd DistrictThe Honorable Charles R. Samuels, CouncilmanRichmond City Council - North Central 2nd District804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)Northside 3rd DistrictThe Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, CouncilmanRichmond City Council - Northside 3rd District804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)Central 5th DistrictThe Honorable E. Martin Jewell, CouncilmanRichmond City Council - Central 5th District804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)East End 7th DistrictThe Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*Richmond City Council - East End 7th District804.646.3012 (office tel)cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local electionSouthside 8th DistrictThe Honorable Reva M. Trammell, CouncilwomanRichmond City Council - Southside 8th District804.646.6592 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile)reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)South Central 9th DistrictThe Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., CouncilmanRichmond City Council - South Central 9th District804.646.6592 (office tel); 512,0500 (mobile)doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)MAILING ADDRESS/WEBSITERICHMOND CITY COUNCILRichmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suit 305Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955www.council.richmondva.gov (website)Richmond City Council __________________________________________________________________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.For more information and/or updated schedule, Richmond citizens should contact the Richmond City Council Councilmember that represents them and/or Steve Skinner, Council Public Information Manager, Richmond City Council Office of the Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.6052 (o); or, steven.skinner@richmondgov.com- end -______________________________________Steven R. Skinner, APRCouncil Public Information ManagerRICHMOND CITY COUNCILOFFICE OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFFRichmond City Hall900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305Richmond, Virginia 23219804.646.6052 (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.
Richmond City Council, the governing body of Richmond, holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community. RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASEIMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHAREDWednesday, 29 December 2010 Richmond City Council official meeting schedule for January 2011All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attendWHAT Richmond City Council, the governing body of Richmond, holds an average of 12 official monthly public meetings to discuss, deliberate, and act on laws, finances and policy on behalf of our community. A summary of official Richmond City Council Official Public Meetings for the upcoming month is listed below. Meeting times and dates are subject to change and more meetings may be added as needed. All Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend all Council meetings and to contact the Richmond Councilmember elected for their voting district (by phone, in person, via email, or by mail) to learn more; provide input; and/or ask questions. Meetings include (but are not limited to) two “Council Formal” Meeting Sessions, two “Council Informal” meetings, six Council Standing Committee meetings, and Council Public Hearings/ Special Events/Commission meetings held on an as-needed basis. 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.Parking - Free parking is available for Formal Council meetings in the lot next to Richmond City Hall on E. Broad St., between 10th and 11th Streets.Televised - Formal Council meetings are televised live on local PBS TV Station, WVCW and replayed daily at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on Richmond Government Access TV Channel 17.January 2011Richmond City Council Meeting Schedule Summary ________Monday, January 3, 2011; 4:00-4:30 p.m. (estimated end time)Richmond City Council Special Organizational Meeting – Election of Richmond City Council OfficersMembers of Richmond City Council elect the offices of President and Vice President of Richmond City Council. Offices are held for two years.LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.Frequency Typically every two years in January.Monday, January 3, 2011; Begins immediately following Election of officers; (estimated time 4:30-6:00 p.m.)Richmond City Council ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEEResponsible for oversight, monitoring and updating policy regarding Richmond City Council internal operations, Council offices and functions of Standing Committees, Boards and Commissions.LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor Large Conference Room; 900 E. Broad StreetFrequency Typically meets the first Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.Monday, January 10, 2011; 3:00-5:30 p.m.Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSIONResponsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)Monday January 10, 2011; 6:00-8:00 p.m.Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSIONResponsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)Parking Free parking for Council Formal Meetings is available in the parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets.Tuesday, January 18, 2011; 3:00-4:30 p.m.Richmond City Council LAND USE, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEEResponsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding real estate, housing, environmental issues, and public transportation.LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd flr; 900 E. Broad St.FrequencyTypically meets the Tuesday following the 3rd Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.Wednesday January 19, 2011; 5:00-6:30 p.m.Richmond City Council HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION STANDING COMMITTEEResponsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding public mental and physical health, social services, recreation, and the public library. The Committee balances the primary role of the Richmond Public Schools Board regarding oversight of Richmond Public Schools against Council’s responsibility for appropriation of public funds.LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.Frequency Typically meets the third Wednesday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.Thursday, January 20, 2011; 3:00-4:30 p.m.Richmond City Council FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEEResponsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding city fiscal operations, which includes the budgetary process, annual/biannual fiscal plan budgets, revenue and expenses and internal fiscal controls.LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.Frequency Typically meets the third Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2011; 3:00-5:30 p.m.Richmond City Council INFORMAL MEETING SESSIONResponsible for reviewing information and preparing for “Formal” Council meetings. Meetings may include presentations from city administration or private entities.LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 3:00-4:30 p.m.(With the exception of August, when no Informal meetings are held, and holidays)Monday January 24, 2011; 6:00-8:00 p.m.Richmond City Council FORMAL MEETING SESSIONResponsible for deciding official Council action, which includes discussing, adopting, rejecting, and amending laws and approving the budget. Formal meetings include a time for pubic comment and are televised live on the local PBS station and are replayed in Richmond on Government Access Channel 17, beginning at Noon and 7:00 p.m. daily.LOCATION Richmond City Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor; 900 E. Broad St.Frequency Typically meets the second and forth Monday of each month; 6:00-8:00 p.m.(With the exception of August, when no Formal meetings are held, and holidays)Parking Free parking for Council Formal Meetings is available in the parking lot, located next to Richmond City Hall on East Broad Street, between 10th and 11th Streets.Tuesday, January 25, 2011; 5:00-6:30 p.m.Richmond City Council PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE Responsible for oversight, monitoring and recommending laws and policy regarding judiciary, law enforcement, fire and emergency response and prevention, ambulance services and emergency communications.LOCATION Richmond Police Academy - 1202 W. Graham Road (Richmond’s Northside)Frequency Typically meets the third Monday of each month; 5:00-6:30 p.m.Thursday, January 27, 2011; 4:00-5:30 p.m.Richmond City Council GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEEResponsible for reviewing general operations of all city administrative departments, agencies and offices and for making appropriate policy and operational changes and recommendations to increase efficiency and meet community priorities. LOCATION Richmond City Hall, 2nd fl; 900 E. Broad St., 2nd Floor, Large Conference RoomFrequency Typically meets the Fourth Thursday of each month; 4:00-5:30 p.m.CONTACT For updated meeting information, please call the Richmond City Council Office of the City Clerk, at 804.646.7955. Member of the2009–2012 RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL ______________________________PRESIDENT (2009-2010)The Honorable Kathy GrazianoCouncilwoman, Richmond City Council - Southwest 4th District804.320.2454 (office tel); 339.8393 (mobile)kathy.graziano@richmondgov.com (email)VICE PRESIDENT (2009-2010)The Honorable Ellen F. RobertsonCouncilwoman, Richmond City Council - Gateway 6th District804.646.5724 (office tel); 314.7658 (mobile)ellen.robertson@richmondgov.com (email)West End 1st DistrictThe Honorable Bruce W. Tyler, CouncilmanRichmond City Council - West End 1st District804.357.6007 (mobile)bruce.tyler@richmondgov.com (email)North Central 2nd DistrictThe Honorable Charles R. Samuels, CouncilmanRichmond City Council - North Central 2nd District804.646.6532 (office tel); 690.0898 (mobile)charles.samuels@richmondgov.com (email)Northside 3rd DistrictThe Honorable Christopher A. Hilbert, CouncilmanRichmond City Council - Northside 3rd District804.646.6055 (office tel) 306.0875 (mobile)chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com (email)Central 5th DistrictThe Honorable E. Martin Jewell, CouncilmanRichmond City Council - Central 5th District804.646.5724 (office tel); 332.3654 (mobile)marty.jewell@richmondgov.com (email)East End 7th DistrictThe Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman*Richmond City Council - East End 7th District804.646.3012 (office tel)cynthia.newbille@richmondgov.com (email)*Elected November 3, 2009 in special local electionSouthside 8th DistrictThe Honorable Reva M. Trammell, CouncilwomanRichmond City Council - Southside 8th District804.646.6592 (office tel); 240.5050 (mobile)reva.trammell@richmondgov.com (email)South Central 9th DistrictThe Honorable Douglas G. Conner, Jr., CouncilmanRichmond City Council - South Central 9th District804.646.6592 (office tel); 512,0500 (mobile)doug.conner@richmondgov.com (email)MAILING ADDRESS/WEBSITERICHMOND CITY COUNCILRichmond City Hall - 900 East Broad Street, Suit 305Richmond, Virginia 23219 - 804.646.7955www.council.richmondva.gov (website)- end -Richmond City Council - Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219804.646.5345 tel - www.council.richmondva.gov website______________________________________Steven R. Skinner, APRCouncil Public Information ManagerOffice of the Chief of StaffRICHMOND CITY COUNCILRichmond City Hall900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305Richmond, Virginia 23219804.646.6052 (office)804.335.4054 (mobile)804.937.1386 (home/mobile)804.646.5468 (fax)skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (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.
Due to inclement weather (snow), The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, has canceled the Greater Fulton Community Development Outreach Update Meeting that was scheduled for tonight in Richmond’s East End 7th District. The meeting will be rescheduled in January 2011. This community outreach meeting was to provide updated information regarding Fulton redevelopment initiatives, Hope 6 Project, and LISC Initiatives.RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASEIMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHAREDThursday, 16 December 2010Cancelation: Councilwoman Newbille cancels tonight’s Greater Fulton Community Development Outreach Update Meeting due to inclement weather (snow)To be rescheduled in January 2011 WHAT Due to inclement weather (snow), The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilmember, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, has canceled the Greater Fulton Community Development Outreach Update Meeting that was scheduled for tonight in Richmond’s East End 7th District. The meeting will be rescheduled in January 2011. This community outreach meeting was to provide updated information regarding Fulton redevelopment initiatives, Hope 6 Project, and LISC Initiatives.WHEN CANCELED - Thursday, 16 December 2010 6:30-8:00 p.m.WHERE Powhatan Hill Community Recreation Center 5051 Northampton Street Richmond, VirginiaWHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th DistrictCONTACT For more information, please contact Sam Patterson, 804.646.3012; or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com- E N D -______________________________________Steven R. Skinner, APRCouncil Public Information ManagerRICHMOND CITY COUNCILOFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFFRichmond City Hall900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305Richmond, Virginia 23219804.646.6052 (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.
Due to inclement weather (snow), The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, has canceled her meeting that was scheduled for tonight in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests and dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Guests for her meeting will include:RICHMOND CITY COUNCILRichmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.govCOUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORYIMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHAREDThursday, 16 December 2010 PLEASE ANNOUNCE: Councilwoman Trammell cancels tonight’s meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th District due to inclement weather (snow)Meeting Canceled WHAT Due to inclement weather (snow), The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, has canceled her meeting that was scheduled for tonight in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests and dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Guests for her meeting will include: Guests • Mr. Bryon Marshall, Richmond Chief Administrative Officer• Ms. Barbara Reese, Director of Finance, Richmond Department of Finance• Capt. Scott Booth, Commander Richmond Police Department 2nd Precinct• Lt. James Laino, Richmond Police Department 1st Precinct, Sector 3Councilwoman Trammell invites attendees to bring canned goods and non-perishable items for Christmas Baskets. Councilwoman Trammell will not hold meetings in January, February or March of 2011. Her next meeting will be held April 21, 2011.WHEN Canceled Thursday, 16 December 2010 6:00-8:00 p.m. WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House 4000 Jefferson Davis Highway - Richmond, VirginiaWHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, CouncilwomanRichmond City Council, Southside 8th DistrictCONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com- E N D -______________________________________Steven R. Skinner, APRCouncil Public Information ManagerOffice of the Chief of StaffRICHMOND CITY COUNCILRichmond City Hall900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305Richmond, Virginia 23219804.646.6052 (office)804.335.4054 (mobile)804.937.1386 (home/mobile)804.646.5468 (fax)skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (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.
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, is scheduled to accept a wreath on behalf of Richmond citizens from Wreaths Across America, honoring the service of departed United States of America Military Veterans. RICHMOND CITY COUNCILRichmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.govCOUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORYIMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHAREDThursday, 9 December 2010 Richmond to receive wreath from Wreaths Across America on behalf of departed U.S. Military Veterans Delivered by convoy of 200 motorcycle riders, which will include Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Department Motorcycle SquadWHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, is scheduled to accept a wreath on behalf of Richmond citizens from Wreaths Across America, honoring the service of departed United States of America Military Veterans. Part of a national tribute sponsored by the Worchester Wreath Company (Harrington, Maine) and its Wreaths Across America initiative, wreaths will be placed on the graves of departed U. S. Military Service Veterans and at other official memorials, locations and sites nationally and worldwide. The day’s events in Richmond include a motor convoy comprised of an estimated 200 motorcycle riders, which will include the Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Department Motorcycle Squad. An 18-wheel truck will be carrying wreaths. This day will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia and proceed with wreaths being placed nationally and worldwide at official sites and cemeteries. Official worldwide ceremonies will begin simultaneously at Noon, Eastern Standard Time, 1700 Zulu. WHEN APPROXIMATE SCHEUDLE - Saturday, December 11, 2010 9:00 a.m. Convoy will muster at Cox Transportation (1044 Dow Gil Road, Ashland, Virginia). Convoy will include an 18-wheel truck, Virginia State Police and Richmond Police Department Motorcycle Squad and up to 200 motorcycle riders. 10:00 a.m. Convoy departs Ashland, Virginia (Traveling I-95 South).Route in Richmond includes Richmond Diamond, Virginia War Memorial for presentation; Virginia Capitol Square; Richmond City Hall for Presentation; and, then to Richmond National Cemetery. 10:45 a.m. Branch of convoy proceeds to Richmond City Hall (900 E. Broad Street) 9th Street Entrance - to present wreath Noon Ceremony at Richmond National Cemetery (1701 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, Virginia) WHERE Richmond City Hall, 9th Street Entrance (900 E. Broad Street) WHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th DistrictCONTACT For more information, please contact Rev. Rocky Angone, at 804.586.5060 (tel); or rjangone@yahoo.com (email) Wreaths Across America, - E N D -______________________________________Steven R. Skinner, APRCouncil Public Information ManagerOffice of the Chief of StaffRICHMOND CITY COUNCILRichmond City Hall900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305Richmond, Virginia 23219804.646.6052 (office)804.335.4054 (mobile)804.937.1386 (home/mobile)804.646.5468 (fax)skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (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.
The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests and dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend.RICHMOND CITY COUNCILRichmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.govCOUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORYIMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHAREDThursday, 9 December 2010 Councilwoman Reva Trammell to hold a meeting in Richmond’s Southside 8th DistrictAll Southside 8th District citizens invited and encouraged to attendWHAT The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Southside 8th District, will hold a meeting in the Southside 8th District. Councilwoman Trammel personally holds individual monthly meetings that include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda, special guests and dinner. The meetings are free and all of Richmond’s Southside 8th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Guests for her meeting will include: Guests • Mr. Bryon Marshall, Richmond Chief Administrative Officer• Ms. Barbara Reese, Director of Finance, Richmond Department of Finance• Capt. Scott Booth, Commander Richmond Police Department 2nd Precinct• Lt. James Laino, Richmond Police Department 1st Precinct, Sector 3Councilwoman Trammell invites attendees to bring canned goods and non-perishable items for Christmas Baskets. Councilwoman Trammell will not hold meetings in January, February or March of 2011. Her next meeting will be held April 21, 2011.WHEN Thursday, 16 December 2010 6:00-8:00 p.m. WHERE Satellite Restaurant & Lounge/Crab House 4000 Jefferson Davis Highway - Richmond, VirginiaWHO The Honorable Reva M. Trammell, CouncilwomanRichmond City Council, Southside 8th DistrictCONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Trammell, at 804-240-5050 (mobile); or, 233-7382 (home), or via email, at reva.trammell@richmondgov.com- E N D -______________________________________Steven R. Skinner, APRCouncil Public Information ManagerOffice of the Chief of StaffRICHMOND CITY COUNCILRichmond City Hall900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305Richmond, Virginia 23219804.646.6052 (office)804.335.4054 (mobile)804.937.1386 (home/mobile)804.646.5468 (fax)skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (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.
The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, invites and encourages the entire community to come out and enjoy the annual MacArthur Avenue Christmas Mini-Illumination and Celebration activities being held on MacArthur Avenue in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District this weekend.RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORYIMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHAREDThursday, 9 December 2010Councilman Chris Hilbert invites community to attend MacArthur Avenue Christmas Mini-illumination and Celebration this weekendCouncilman Hilbert to serve as Master of Ceremonies in pulling Mini-illumination switch; All families, friends and neighbors are invited and encouraged to attendWHAT The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, invites and encourages the entire community to come out and enjoy the annual MacArthur Avenue Christmas Mini-Illumination and Celebration activities being held on MacArthur Avenue in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District this weekend. This two-day fun-filled event will begin on Friday with Councilman Chris Hilbert serving as the honorary master of ceremonies and pulling the switch to light-up MacArthur Avenue for the holiday season. This will be followed by the drinking of hot apple cider around fire pits and a reading of “A Visit from St. Nicholas (also know as “Twas the Night Before Christmas”), by Clement Clarke Moore– as performed by Helen Campbell. Festivities for Saturday will include Santa Claus (who will arrive by parade down MacArthur Avenue at Noon), music, arts and crafts created by local artisans and displays and vehicles from the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Richmond Police Department, Virginia State Police and U. S. Marine Corps Reserve. There will also be a place for donations for the nonprofit Toys for Tots program. Children are encouraged to bring a new or gently used toys and register to win a new bike. WHEN Mini-illumination Friday, December 10, 2010 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Celebration Saturday, December 11, 2010 Noon – 4:00 p.m.WHERE 4000 Block of MacArthur Avenue Richmond’s Northside 3rd DistrictCONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.- end -______________________________________Steven R. Skinner, APRCouncil Public Information ManagerRICHMOND CITY COUNCILOFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFFRichmond City Hall900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305Richmond, Virginia 23219804.646.6052 (office)804.335.4054 (mobile)804.937.1386 (home/mobile)804.646.5468 (fax)skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (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.
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, invites citizens to attend a presentation of a Six Points of Highland Park Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. The Plan was prepared for Councilwoman Robertson in the fall of 2010 by urban planning students attending the Virginia Commonwealth University, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program, Urban Commercial Revitalization Class. RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORYIMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHAREDThursday, 9 December 2010Councilwoman Robertson invites community to presentation of a Six Points of Highland Park Neighborhood Revitalization PlanCommunity invited and encouraged to attend WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, invites citizens to attend a presentation of a Six Points of Highland Park Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. The Plan was prepared for Councilwoman Robertson in the fall of 2010 by urban planning students attending the Virginia Commonwealth University, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program, Urban Commercial Revitalization Class. The purpose of performing a neighborhood revitalization plan is to study a declining commercial and/or residential area within a locality and propose appropriate changes that would enable it to stabilize, grow and thrive. One of Richmond’s original streetcar suburbs, the Six Points District of Highland Park is located at a unique, six-way intersection in the northern part of Richmond’s Gateway 6th District, and has long served as a neighborhood shopping destination; providing the surrounding community with a variety of goods and services. In recent years, however, population decline and competing commercial centers outside the neighborhood have led many businesses to close. By working directly with the community and through extensive market research, design analysis and interviews with business, area leaders and residents, it was found that, while some businesses and other organizations remain committed to this area, more businesses and physical improvements are needed. Recommendations seek to reinvigorate the area economically, physically, and socially, so that it can better serve the community as an important commercial destination now and into the future. WHEN Tuesday, December 14, 20105:00-6:30 p.m. WHERE Firehouse Restaurant3011 Meadowbridge Road, Richmond, VirginiaFree Parking WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th DistrictCONTACT For more information and to RSVP, lease contact Will Sanford, at 804.354.0641 x 106 (t); 615.554.7911 (m) or sanfordwr@mymail.vcu.edu (e)or Lynne Lancaster, Council Liaison, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (t) or lynne.lancaster@richmondgov.com (e); www.ellenrobertson.com (w)Background ____________________________________________________________________________The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program, Urban Commercial Revitalization Class is one of several classes in the Wilder School's Master of Urban & Regional Planning program.Each year, VCU’s Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program produces more than 30 plans for community organizations and state and local governments in Virginia and beyond. The Urban Commercial Revitalization class focuses specifically on mature commercial corridors and districts - areas that were once vibrant centers of commerce, but which have recently suffered the consequences of economic change and population decline. These areas are now marred by vacant and deteriorating buildings, as well as other problems.The goal of the Urban Commercial Revitalization class in producing a plan is to figure out what businesses and other uses will work in areas now, and how they can be physically and socially revitalized to serve their surrounding communities once more. These plans, like all of the work done by VCU's urban planning students, are done on a pro bono basis as a service to the community. The client pays only the cost of producing copies of the plan. Over the years, VCU's urban planning students have produced dozens of commercial revitalization plans. Recent plans produced by the Urban Commercial Revitalization class include: Ashland: The Center of the Universe: A Downtown Enhancement Plan, for the Town of Ashland, VA. December 2009. Resolution of Appreciation issued by Ashland Town Council, January 2010. Hull Street Road Revitalization Plan, for the City of Richmond and Chesterfield County, December 2008 Winner: Virginia American Planning Association Best Student Plan Award, 2009 Lakeside Avenue Revitalization Plan, for the Lakeside Business Association & Henrico County, December 2007 Winner: Virginia American Planning Association Best Student Project Award, 2010 The 17th Street Farmers’ Market Revitalization Plan, for the City of Richmond, December 2006 The Brookland Park Boulevard Commercial Revitalization Plan, for City of Richmond & Brookland Park Boulevard Merchants Association, December 2005 Winner: Virginia American Planning Association Meritorious Student Plan Award, 2006 also Certificate of Recognition issued by Richmond City Council, March 2006.CONTACT For more information on the class, please contact Dr. John J. Accordino, Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program, Urban Commercial Revitalization Class, at 804.827.0525 (t) or jaccordi@vcu.edu (e)- end -______________________________________Steven R. Skinner, APRCouncil Public Information ManagerRICHMOND CITY COUNCILOFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFFRichmond City Hall900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305Richmond, Virginia 23219804.646.6052 (office)804.335.4054 (mobile)804.937.1386 (home/mobile)804.646.5468 (fax)skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (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.
The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a meeting. The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 and has since worked to help preserve and promote the history of slavery in Richmond. The meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for the meeting will include the following:RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS RELEASEIMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHAREDMonday, 6 December 2010 Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission meeting to be heldAll Citizens invited and encouraged to attendWHAT The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission will hold a meeting. The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 and has since worked to help preserve and promote the history of slavery in Richmond. The meeting is free and open to the public and all Richmond citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda for the meeting will include the following:• Welcome• New Business• Updates • Committee Reports• Closing Remarks/AdjournmentWHEN Thursday, 6 December 2010; 4:00-6:00 p.m.WHERE Richmond Train Station 1500 East Main Street (Room to be assigned) (In Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom)WHO The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates 70th District, Chairman, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council East End 7th District, Member, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission CONTACT For more information, please contact Beverly Crawford, at 804.698.1070, or deldmcquinn@house.virginia.govBACKGROUND _______________________________________________________________________Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission The Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission is a government entity that was established by Richmond City Council in 1998 by Resolution Number 98-R 102-107, as amended by Resolution Number 2004-R125-131. The Commission includes 17 members that are appointed by Council to serve for three year terms. Membership includes at least one member of Council (who is given first option of serving as Chairman) and three members of the Hope in the Cities of Richmond organization. Since its creation, the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission has worked to help preserve the history of slavery in Richmond. Over the years, Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission projects have included:• 2003 Acquisition of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue• 2006 Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment• 2007 Richmond International Unveiling of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue, erected in 2007 at 15th and E. Main Streets. Included design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza and erection of the statue.• 2008 – 2009 Phase II Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment: which included engineering and storm water engineering• 2008 Discovery of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail historic foundation and architectural artifacts.• 2009 Development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program, Signage and Commemorative Site: Lumpkin’s Slave Jail• 2009 Development of the conceptual Richmond National Slavery MuseumRichmond City Council provides annual staff assistance and financial support for the Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission. Council staff support includes providing fiscal management, public information, writing, publication creation, graphic design, special event and project management, promotions and fundraising. Additional staff support is provided by the Richmond City Administration through the Richmond Department of Economic Development, which includes project engineering and management. Council financial support is provided through appropriations in the Richmond City Budget. This includes appropriations in the Richmond City Budget Capital Improvement Plan, Non-Departmental budgets and Departmental budgets. Funding is predicated on requests made by the Commission and as determined by Council. Examples of Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission financial investment support, per Fiscal Year (FY), include:• FY 2003 - $119,000For acquisition (purchase) of Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue and freight from the United Kingdom• FY 2006 - $35,000 For Richmond Slave Trail Brochure Creation/Printing Phase I of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment• FY 2007 - $511,000 For general Commission support ($11,000) and design and construction of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statute plaza; erection of the statue; and, the International Unveiling of the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue • FY 2008 - $370,000For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $7,748) and for Phase II of Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Archaeological Assessment, which included $155,000 for earthmoving and $35,000 for engineering and stormwater engineering (floodplain and proximity to I-95 berm) and $150,000 for archaeological services to hire a vendor.• FY 2009 - $75,000For general Commission support ($30,000 - spent $5,124) and for development of the Richmond Slave Trail Marker Program; signage and commemorative site; Lumpkin’s Slave Jail; development of conceptual National Slavery Museum; and, paid sponsorship for Symposium at the University of Richmond for the Civil War Sesquicentennial.• FY 2010- $6,000 For general Commission supportAdditional financial, staff and archeological support has also been provided by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods, and a number of corporate, nonprofit and individual financial sponsors.______________________________________Steven R. Skinner, APRCouncil Public Information ManagerOffice of the Chief of StaffRICHMOND CITY COUNCILRichmond City Hall900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305Richmond, Virginia 23219804.646.6052 (office)804.335.4054 (mobile)804.937.1386 (home/mobile)804.646.5468 (fax)skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (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.
The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, will hold his annual Christmas Celebration in the Northside 3rd District. The event will include live entertainment, awards, light refreshments, fun and festivity. All Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. This will be Councilman Hilbert’s final meeting for the year, which are held on a regular basis throughout the year and include updates and information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; special guests; and, a time to discuss concerns and questions. Parking is Free. Festivities will include: RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORYIMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHAREDFriday, 3 December 2010Councilman Chris A. Hilbert to hold annual Christmas Celebration in Northside 3rd DistrictTo include live music, food, fun and festivity; Entire Northside 3rd District invited and encouraged to attendWHAT The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council Northside 3rd District, will hold his annual Christmas Celebration in the Northside 3rd District. The event will include live entertainment, awards, light refreshments, fun and festivity. All Northside 3rd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. This will be Councilman Hilbert’s final meeting for the year, which are held on a regular basis throughout the year and include updates and information on his goals and accomplishments; a topical agenda of current interest; special guests; and, a time to discuss concerns and questions. Parking is Free. Festivities will include: Awards and Recognition ____________________________________________Councilman Hilbert personally recognizes individual citizens, civic/ community and non-profit organizations, corporations and staff for their service to him and the Northside 3rd District. Live Entertainment __________________________________________________• Richmond Public Schools Community High School Band Jazz Band - Led by Richmond Public Schools Teacher of the Year – Gregory McCallum Refreshments _______________________________________________________ Light refreshments will be served to all attendees.WHEN Wednesday, December 8, 2010; 6:00-8:00 p.m.WHERE Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Pine Camp Culture Arts and Community Center 4901 Old Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia 23227 WHO The Honorable Chris A. Hilbert, Councilman, Richmond City Council, Northside 3rd District CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilman Chris A. Hilbert, at 804.646.6055 or chris.hilbert@richmondgov.com.Background ___________________________________________________________________Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Pine Camp Culture Arts and Community Center Opened in 2000, the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Pine Camp Culture Arts and Community Center is located in Richmond’s Northside 3rd District. The center includes a game room, computer lab, a multi-purpose room and restrooms. Located outside the center are three basketball courts, a large children's playground, senior Fitness trail, one softball field and a soccer field. Recreation programs and classes include sports, arts, fitness, dance, crafts, games, active adults (seniors) programs, computers, and an after school "Fun Klub". The center also hosts a summer camp, special events, workshops, after-school program, and cultural activities at different times. Hours of Operation September - June, Mondays - Fridays, 1:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.June - August, Mondays - Fridays, 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Contact InfoRichmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Pine Camp Culture Arts and Community Center 4901 Old Brook Rd.Richmond, VA 23227804.646.3672 (tel)- E N D -______________________________________Steven R. Skinner, APRCouncil Public Information ManagerRICHMOND CITY COUNCILOFFICE OF THE COUNCL CHIEF OF STAFFRichmond City Hall900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305Richmond, Virginia 23219804.646.6052 (office)804.335.4054 (mobile)804.937.1386 (home/mobile)804.646.5468 (fax)skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (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.
The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will hold her annual Christmas Celebration in the Gateway 6th District. The event will include live entertainment, refreshments, awards and special prizes. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for the event will include: RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, Virginia 23219 - www.council.richmondva.govCOUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORYIMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHAREDWednesday, 1 December 2010Councilwoman Robertson to hold annual Christmas Celebration in Gateway 6th DistrictWill include refreshments and live entertainmentWHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, will hold her annual Christmas Celebration in the Gateway 6th District. The event will include live entertainment, refreshments, awards and special prizes. All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Parking is Free. The planned agenda for the event will include:Awards and Recognition ________________________________________________Councilwoman Robertson personally recognizes individual citizens, civic/ community and non-profit organizations, corporations and staff for their service to her and the Gateway 6th District.Live Entertainment ______________________________________________________· Bellemeade Community Center Cheerleaders· Debo Dabney (Renowned Gospel/Jazz Musician)· Richmond Public Schools Community High School and Overby-Sheppard Elementary SchoolRefreshments ___________________________________________________________Free food and drinks will be served to all attendees.WHEN Saturday December 11, 201010:00 a.m. – NoonWHERE Grace Center1302 Victor Street (Corner of 2nd Avenue and Victor Street)Free ParkingWHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th DistrictCONTACT For more information and to RSVP, please contact Lynne Lancaster, Council Liaison, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or lynne.lancaster@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website)- end -