tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54659598658009144232024-03-13T16:01:29.021-07:00Richmond Virginia MayorRichmond WEBBI Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17226807626772346537noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-61128473411828891582020-07-13T09:42:00.000-07:002020-07-13T09:42:04.035-07:00Stoney administration launches rent relief program for qualified immigrant familiesStoney administration launches rent relief program for qualified immigrant familiesToday, the city launched a program to provide rent and mortgage assistance to non-citizen and mixed immigration status households in Richmond. This program is designed to support those Richmonders excluded from federal assistance due to their immigration status. The program is made possible by a $250,000 grantOffice of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-12051022863492938442020-02-18T12:30:00.001-08:002020-02-18T12:30:25.044-08:00City of Richmond receives credit rating upgrade from top-three rating agency
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Moody’s Investors Services
has upgraded the city’s outstanding general obligation debt rating to Aa1, the
next-to-highest rating possible.
This is the first general
obligation upgrade received by the city since 2014. As a result of the most
recent Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-70273017492678141002020-02-05T15:02:00.000-08:002020-02-05T15:02:05.193-08:00Statement from Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Councilwoman Ellen Robertson regarding tent encampment at Annie Giles Community Resource Center
Today the city held a public meeting with residents currently living outdoors on property owned by Virginia Commonwealth University adjacent to the city’s Cold Weather Overflow Shelter.
These are some of the most vulnerable members of our community. We are working with the full continuum of Richmond’s non-profit, faith-based, homelessness and social service providers to support Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-43761480447180565152020-02-03T17:08:00.005-08:002020-02-03T17:11:40.760-08:00Mayor Levar M. Stoney statement on the Johnson Consulting third party review of the Navy Hill proposal
“This third-party report, requested and funded entirely by City Council, confirms that the proposal is ‘written in the city’s favor,’ and reaffirms our confidence that in the event of a default, ‘the city has no legal or moral obligation’ and ‘retains control if the development does not perform.’
“The report also asserts that the arena program and cost, as well as the financials Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-47376819494906631902020-01-27T11:32:00.002-08:002020-01-27T11:32:56.073-08:00Mayor Stoney commits to holding RPS funding harmless in Navy Hill proposal
During the Richmond City Council Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting on January 16, Mayor Stoney’s administration committed to ensuring that RPS receives its fair share of revenue growth, including properties included in any Increment Financing Area within Navy Hill.
The administration will continue to allocate 57.76 percent of both current and delinquent real estate taxesOffice of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-42629015846477798592020-01-14T11:21:00.002-08:002020-01-14T11:22:21.822-08:00Mayor Stoney announces 2020 State of the City address
Watch the video invitation here.
The annual State of the City address will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28 at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.
In his third State of the City address, Mayor Stoney will both reflect on the city’s many accomplishments and outline his plans for an even brighter 2020. The speech is open to the public.
“Over the last three years, we’veOffice of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-68065622738166952442020-01-13T11:06:00.000-08:002020-01-17T13:34:37.685-08:00Mayor Stoney announces enhancements to Navy Hill project agreement, including promise of NASDAQ 100 tenant to bring 2,000 well-paying jobs to Richmond
In a press conference today, Mayor Stoney announced a series of enhancements made to the Navy Hill project agreement, including the intention of CoStar to bring 2,000 well-paying jobs to the neighborhood.
“This interest from a NASDAQ 100 company that already has a strong presence in our city shows that with Navy Hill, Richmond can increase our tax base and bring new jobs downtown,” Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-18831006843312073262019-12-17T08:18:00.001-08:002019-12-17T08:18:10.315-08:00Mayor Stoney opens renovated Child Protective Services room at the Department of Social Services
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This morning, Mayor Levar
Stoney opened the newly renovated Child Protective Services Room at Richmond’s
Department of Social Services. Thanks to leaders from the faith, nonprofit and
business community, the room will now serve as a comforting space for young
people while they await foster care placement.
The principal partners in
this effort were the Virginia Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-34192558880889280522019-12-09T16:54:00.002-08:002019-12-09T16:54:32.505-08:00City Council unanimously passes Mayor Stoney’s ordinance prohibiting the use of handheld communications devices while driving
At the December 9 meeting of Richmond City Council, the body unanimously passed a ban on driving while using a handheld communications device, proposed by Mayor Stoney's administration.
Under the ordinance, using a handheld communications device, such as a cellphone, while driving in the City of Richmond is punishable by a $125 fine on the first offense and a $250 fine for each subsequent Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-8787120001829556782019-11-27T07:14:00.002-08:002019-11-27T07:14:31.407-08:00Department of Public Works Fills More Than 31,000 Potholes, Exceeds Annual Goal
The Public Works Roadway Maintenance Division has repaired more than 31,000 potholes so far this year. This marks the third year running that DPW has far exceeded the usual 18,000 annual repairs. In 2018, about 26,900 potholes were fixed, compared to just under 25,000 the year before.
In 2017, Mayor Levar M. Stoney asked city employees to elevate the level of service provided to city Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-49298550473661596932019-11-19T12:01:00.007-08:002019-11-19T12:01:38.612-08:00Mayor Stoney announces the City of Richmond again earns the highest Municipal Equality Index score in VirginiaToday, Mayor Stoney announced that the City of Richmond again received the highest Municipal Equality Index score in the Commonwealth of Virginia, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
Out of the 11 municipalities that the Human Rights Campaign scored in Virginia, Richmond scored the highest, earning a 97.
“My mission is to build a city where everyone, no matter their skin color, country of Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-82692861682127497752019-11-19T12:01:00.005-08:002019-11-19T12:01:23.703-08:00Mayor Stoney announces creation of City of Richmond Eviction Task Force
Mayor Levar M. Stoney today announced the creation of the City of Richmond Eviction Task Force, an advisory body charged with addressing the causes of evictions in Richmond and prescribing preventative solutions.
The task force will work alongside the city’s Eviction Diversion Program, a first-of-its-kind within the Commonwealth of Virginia mediation program providing rental Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-54621725439907253012019-11-19T12:01:00.002-08:002019-11-19T12:01:06.496-08:00Richmond City Council unanimously passes Mayor Stoney’s ordinance requiring reporting of lost and stolen firearms
During its November 12 meeting, Richmond City Council unanimously passed an ordinance requiring any person who loses a gun or has one stolen in the City of Richmond to report the loss or theft to the Richmond Police Department.
The ordinance, proposed by Mayor Stoney and introduced on October 14, intends to prevent the trafficking of lost and stolen guns, which are more likely to be used in Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-50568270649558809452019-11-19T12:00:00.002-08:002019-11-19T12:00:14.142-08:00City to hold series of community town halls to discuss Navy Hill project
Throughout November, the city will hold a series of town hall meetings on the Navy Hill redevelopment proposal. Each of the four meetings will consist of a presentation by the mayor and city officials as well as an opportunity for the public to ask questions.
Additionally, the mayor will join Navy Hill Development Corporation and Spectra representatives for a brief presentation and Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-6794367008755672642019-11-19T11:59:00.005-08:002019-11-19T11:59:40.651-08:00Mayor appoints Mona Adkins-Easley to serve as Interim Director of Human Resources
Mayor Stoney today announced the appointment of Mona Adkins-Easley to serve as Interim Director of the City of Richmond’s Department of Human Resources.
Ms. Adkins-Easley is an experienced human resources executive who has spent more than 34 years in public service, including serving as the Associate Vice President for Human Resources at Virginia State University for 17 years and in Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-47302090555062728092019-11-19T11:59:00.002-08:002019-11-19T11:59:19.983-08:00City, GRTC to provide free rides on Election Day, recognize Election Day as a city holidayClick here to watch a video about rides to the polls
For the second consecutive year, the City of Richmond, in partnership with the Greater Richmond Transit Corporation, will provide free rides within the city’s GRTC transit network on November 5, 2019 in order to encourage participation in the state and local election. Richmond residents will be able to use any GRTC bus route within the Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-22657284821049355882019-11-19T11:58:00.005-08:002019-11-19T11:58:56.522-08:00City of Richmond sells bonds at lowest rate in history, avoids over $40 million in interest costs
On Wednesday, October 22, 2019, the City of Richmond successfully closed on its $150 million tax-exempt general obligation (GO) bonds, Series 2019A in order to issue new debt for city and schools projects and refund existing debt service for interest rate savings. Through this bond sale, the City is avoiding over $40 million in additional interest payments over the next 20 years, compared to Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-73237222712775934232019-11-19T11:58:00.003-08:002019-11-19T11:58:31.296-08:00Mayor Stoney and partners recognize National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, raise awareness of the city’s free lead abatement program
Mayor Levar Stoney, the City’s Department of Housing and Community Development, the Richmond City Health District, project:HOMES and the local Housing and Urban Development Office are joining forces to raise awareness of the dangers of lead exposure and poisoning during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 20-26, 2019.
To raise awareness of this critical issue, the Mayor and stateOffice of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-40681995462018622852019-11-19T11:58:00.001-08:002019-11-19T11:58:07.690-08:00Mayor Levar Stoney proclaims October 14 Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today Mayor Stoney announced that the City of Richmond would recognize Monday October 14, 2019 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
In the presence of representatives from the Nottaway, Chickahominy, Patawomeck, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Cheroenhaka and Pamunkey Indian Tribes, the mayor expressed thanks for the groups’ partnership and appreciation for their contributions to the Richmond community.
Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-38416642109434912262019-11-19T11:57:00.001-08:002019-11-19T11:57:32.220-08:00Mayor Stoney to introduce ordinances requiring reporting of lost or stolen firearms and prohibiting driving while distracted by a mobile device
At the October 14 meeting of the Richmond City Council meeting, Mayor Levar M. Stoney will propose two ordinances promoting public safety: an ordinance requiring the reporting of lost or stolen firearms and an ordinance prohibiting driving while distracted using a handheld communication device.
Any person who loses a gun or has one stolen in the City of Richmond will be required to report theOffice of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-47585183007865541372019-09-10T10:06:00.002-07:002019-09-10T10:06:41.694-07:00Mayor Stoney announces new Director of Department of Justice Services
Mayor Levar M. Stoney announced today the appointment of Dawn Barber as the Director of the City of Richmond Department of Justice Services.
A former assistant police chief for the City of Newport News, Barber brings more than 31 years of professional experience in justice services and law enforcement to the City of Richmond Department of Justice Services. Most recently, BarberOffice of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-45849619992660460672019-09-10T10:05:00.003-07:002019-09-10T10:06:03.905-07:00Statement by Mayor Levar M. Stoney on passage of Resolution No. 2019-R028, to support the prohibition of conversion therapy practices
“A city that values diversity, equity and inclusivity can’t stay silent about a barbaric and abusive practice that targets LGBTQ+ youth.
“I am proud that members of Richmond’s City Council joined me in opposing the inhumane and regressive practice of conversion therapy and affirming the sexual orientation and identities of all Richmonders.”
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Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-1770089283509846132019-09-06T13:09:00.001-07:002019-09-06T13:09:31.884-07:00City Hall to host “Growing Up in Civil Rights Richmond” public art exhibit, September 4 to November 22
An exhibit exploring the themes and activists of the Civil Rights movement will be on display in Richmond’s City Hall from September 4 to November 22, 2019. The exhibit, titled “Growing Up in Civil Rights Richmond: A Community Remembers,” will include 28 photographic portraits in total, 25 displayed on the first floor of City Hall and three in the lobby of the Mayor’s Office.
The Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-39013509627581249872019-08-21T12:04:00.003-07:002019-08-21T12:04:36.826-07:00Mayor Stoney announces projected $15 million surplus to close FY 2019
Mayor to submit an ordinance to council proposing $6.2 million for Cost of Living Increase for Richmond retirees, the first in a decade
Mayor also proposes $1 million in investments for community centers and two ADA accessibility projects to improve access to the James River and riverfront parks
Thanks to increased tax revenues above projections, improvements in tax collection, and Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465959865800914423.post-41099541067587757042019-08-20T08:57:00.002-07:002019-08-20T08:57:13.058-07:00Statement by Mayor Levar M. Stoney on Virginia Crime Commission Hearings
"The Virginia General Assembly already has all the evidence it needs to reach the conclusion most Virginians reached years ago. We need action on commonsense gun safety laws, not more deliberation by the Virginia Crime Commission.
The epidemic of gun violence and the role Virginia's lax laws play in the proliferation of and access to firearms by those who should not have them will continue Office of the Press Secretary to the Mayorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15520481313056343142noreply@blogger.com