by admin | Sep 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Vietnam War, as seen on Ken Burns’ “Vietnam War” is focused mostly on combat of which there was plenty, of course. The sound effects are mostly gunfire and explosions. But for most of the nearly three million service members who served in Vietnam, life was mostly...
by admin | Sep 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Some interesting items on the agenda: The City Council will discuss a potential purchase and leaseback to the USPS of the Richmond Main Post Office in closed session. This will be the next to last opportunity for the City to act before the opportunity expires. G-1...
by admin | Sep 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Subject: You’re Invited: Cheers for the Promise on September 27! Dear Richmond Promise Partners and Friends, We hope to see you next Wednesday, September 27 4-8PM for the first annual “Cheers for the Promise” at East Brother Beer Co. to kick off the new school...
by admin | Sep 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
I received this letter today from Tom A. Samra: Dear Mayor Butt: Thank you for quickly responding to our September 13, 2017, revised offer with the City’s counter-offer. Unfortunately, it was not the response we were hoping to receive because it does not allow the...
by admin | Sep 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Don’t miss our season finale tomorrow: Sang Matiz & Pangea Futbol Club, Friday 9/22! Our 2017 summer concert series concludes tomorrow and we’re closing out with a great evening of internationally-inspired music with Sang Matizand Pangea Futbol Club!...
by admin | Sep 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Members of the Council: Cities of Service is a national nonprofit organization that helps communities engage their citizens to build stronger cities and solve public problems. Using their citizen engagement model, Cities of Service coalition cities partner...