After consultation with the chairpersons of the Monument
Avenue Commission, Richmond Police Department, local and state officials and
members of the Richmond community, I have decided to postpone the previously
scheduled Sept. 13 public meeting of the commission, with a plan to reschedule
in October.
This decision is made in the interests of public safety, and
to allow for a restructuring of the commission’s engagement with the public,
promoting accessibility and constructive dialogue so more voices can be heard.
We will provide additional information on the next steps of
the Monument Avenue Commission in the coming weeks. Please continue to offer
your input and suggestions through the website, monumentavenuecommission.org.
I remain deeply grateful to the members of the commission
for their commitment and courage to take on this challenging and important
work.
