City Council Meeting – January 10, 2022
Citizen comments began with Oludare Ogunde. He spoke in support of the casino and is frustrated that there were many misconceptions and falsehoods spread on what the casino would have entailed for the city. Councilwoman responded to his comment, appreciating his sentiments. She remarked that the 8th and 9th district had voted for the casinoContinue reading “City Council Meeting – January 10, 2022”
School Board Meeting- November 15, 2021
In response to results from the Virginia Growth Assessment administered this fall, the board decided to dedicate the majority of the federal stimulus funds on a “once-in-a-generation effort” to increase reading proficiency. This effort is to adopt a “year round calendar” to increase students’ time in school and allow schools to increase focus on theContinue reading “School Board Meeting- November 15, 2021”
School Board Meeting – November 8, 2021
[3.01 Public information] – community members address the board or submit their views in writing The first speaker was Amy Macintosh who is an English teacher at George Wythe high school. She expressed concerns about the learning environment at George Wythe: “Not enough adults in the building and too many of the students are spendingContinue reading “School Board Meeting – November 8, 2021”
City Council Meeting – November 8, 2021
Public comments began with Christa Donohue. She is the Executive Director of Read to Them, a non profit organization that is the host of annual read to a child week. She thanked the city council for promoting Read To Them Week in schools. Charleta F. Shorts spoke in opposition to the creation of a CivilianContinue reading “City Council Meeting – November 8, 2021”
Casino Referendum
Legislation adopted by the Virginia General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Northam earlier this year authorizes the city to host a casino gaming establishment, subject to the residents of Richmond approving a casino referendum. That referendum is anticipated to be on the ballot in November of 2021. The law requires that, prior toContinue reading “Casino Referendum”
School Board Meeting – October 18, 2021
After roll call, the pledge of allegiance, and other matters, the student representative was invited to speak, Kelveonya Johnson. She is a senior at Franklin Military Academy. Kelveonya is adedicated student, receiving the Honor Roll list by the House of Delegates and theDean’s List by the President of Reynolds Community College. She has also beenselectedContinue reading “School Board Meeting – October 18, 2021”
City Council Meeting – October 11, 2021
Citizen comments began with Josh Stutz, who is the Executive Director of Friends of the James River Park. He believes that the American Rescue Proposal is a “visionary investment.” It addresses green space disparity. He also stated that an increase in green spaces can lead to decreases in violence and crime. Thus, he wants theContinue reading “City Council Meeting – October 11, 2021”
City Council Meeting – September 27, 2021
After going through appointments and reappointments, the meeting opened with citizen comments. Shanice Jackson came to speak about police misconduct in urban areas of Richmond. She believes that the behavior of police officers is a violation of 4th amendment rights. There is a need for a civilian review board and she asks that officers whoContinue reading “City Council Meeting – September 27, 2021”
School Board Overview – 09/20/2021
The school board meeting began with a student representative speaking, Danyelle Stringer. She is currently a junior at John Marshall High School. She is an honor roll student currently pursuing an Associates Degree at J. Sargeant Reynolds through the Early College Academy. She asked the council to prioritize school safety during Covid. She asks, areContinue reading “School Board Overview – 09/20/2021”
2021 Candidate Profiles
Gubernatorial race Terry McAuliffe Democrat https://terrymcauliffe.com Terry McAuliffe was the governor of Virginia previously from 2014 to 2018. He was also chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2001 to 2005, and chair of Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign. McAuliffe plans to invest a record $2 billion annually in education, and continue the fight “forContinue reading “2021 Candidate Profiles”
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