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City:  City Code and Charter

City:  City Charter [PDF]

City:  Land Use Log Book [links to City website]

City:  City Reduces Price of Natural Gas

City:  James River Advisory Council presents Guardian of the River award to Kathy

City:  Friends of James River Park Honor Donation of River Property to City

City:  Richmond Animal Care and Control Lists Low Cost Options to Help Your Dogs and Cats Live Happy, Healthy Lives.  [PDF]

      

4th District:  Community Report-Section 312-1208

4th District: Meetings and Newsletters

4th District: Zip Code Survey - South of the James Market

4th District: 2010 South of the James Market

4th District: Forest Hill Lake Restoration Project

 

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Zip Code Survey Shows South of the James Market A Major Regional Attraction

In just three years, the South of the James Market at Forest Hill Park has become a major regional attraction according to a survey performed Saturday at the market.

 

The survey indicated than more than 1,500 customers visited the market, representing more than 30 zip codes.  Visitors reported zip codes from as far away as Newport News.  The bulk of the market-goers (37%) came from the 23225 zip code, representing the immediate neighborhood, but 20% of the customers surveyed came from outside the City of Richmond zip code list.  Every zip code in the city was represented.

 

The market continues to be an important economic resource as well, with more than 75 vendors regularly at the market on Saturday mornings from 8:00 am to Noon. In addition to regular over the counter sales, a number of community supported agriculture outlets (CSA) are also using the market as a delivery point to subscribers.

 

Vendors at the market come from as far away as Westmoreland County of the Northern Neck to Prince Edward County near Farmville.  Vendors are selling goods as disparate as organic fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs and poultry, artisan breads and cheeses, handmade crafts and pottery, and locally roasted coffee.

 

The market is sponsored by Fourth District Council Member Kathy Graziano, and managed by the Market Umbrella.  The market location is rented from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.

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Friends of James River Park Honor Donation of River Property to City

The Friends of James River Park Saturday presented a plaque to
the families and friends of two Richmond residents who donated major sections of the James Riverscape to form the foundation of the James River Park.

 
Beginning in the 1960s, James Keith and George Schaeffer began
to assemble tracts along and in the James River in Richmond, and in 1972, donated the parcels to the city for the development of what has become James River Park.

 
The Friends group donated a plaque that will be permanently
installed alongside the river below the 42nd Street access to the park.

    

  

Pictured are Fourth District Council Member Kathy Graziano, Mrs. Diane Keith Jones and Ms. Judy Keith, daughters of James Keith (now deceased).


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City Reduces Price of Natural Gas

Mayor Dwight C. Jones recently announced an 18 percent reduction in the purchased gas cost (PGC) rate charged by the City Department of Public Utilities.  Beginning with October bills, the average residential customer using 70 cubic feet of natural gas per month will pay approximately $91.75 compared to the current bill of $102.95, an 11 percent reduction.

Press Release [PDF]

   

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James River Advisory Council Presents Guardian of the River Award to Kathy
  

Kathy Graziano is pictured with Ralph Hambrick and Kim Donley, President and Executive Director, respectively, of the James River Advisory Council on the occasion of her receipt of the Guardian of the River Award.

Introduction for
2009 Stewards of the River Awards

The James River Advisory Council established the Stewards of the River Awards in 2006 to recognize outstanding community members who make measurable, positive impacts through their roles as leaders, community partners, guardians and spokespersons on behalf of the river as communicators of JRAC’s mission and vision, and as storytellers of the James River’s history and educators who raise public awareness about the river.  We appreciate the support and work of many individuals and organizations. Award categories: Leadership, Community Partnership, Historical Values, Communication, Guardian of the River, and Education.

  

Guardian of the River

The Guardian Award is presented to an individual who strives to protect the James River and its resources for all residents living within the James River watershed. This person promotes the care and respect of the river through his or her actions and leadership and is a great influence on others to do the same.

The Honorable Kathy Graziano

  • Supporter of environmental initiatives
     

  • Leading elected official in support for the protection and appropriate use of the James River
     

  • Successfully spearheaded efforts, as council representative for the 4th district and council president of the City of Richmond, over several years to place the James River Park System in a conservation easement
     

  • Commended for advocating partnerships to enhance the James River as a common resource and its surroundings
     

  • Initiated Riverside Drive (Richmond) being listed as a Scenic By-Way
     

  • JRAC appreciates Councilwoman Graziano’s motivation and energy as she continues to promote and protect the region’s unique resource, the James River

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