Opportunities for Community Engagement
Upcoming Community Conversations
In early September, my office will host two events: a Summer Wrap Up and Community Conversation, then a joint meeting of the City of Richmond Delegation and the Richmond School Board. Here are the details:
Our Summer Wrap Up and Community Conversation will take place on Wednesday, September 4, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, at the Chesterfield County Meadowdale Library (4301 Meadowdale Blvd). I will provide updates from the General Assembly, including the policy work taking place through the various commissions and boards on which I serve. We will also have plenty of opportunity to hear directly from constituents in the 15th Senatorial District.
On Thursday, September 5, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, members of the Richmond General Assembly Delegation and the City of Richmond School Board will meet at the Reynolds Community College Downtown Campus (700 E Jackson St, Richmond) in the Community Room. Mirroring a conversation we convened in June between the General Assembly Delegation and Richmond City Council, this meeting will serve as an opportunity for state and local officials representing Richmond City to prepare for the 2025 legislative session. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Additional information, including registration, is forthcoming. As always, upcoming events are highlighted on my Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts, as well as within this newsletter.
Annual Chesterfield School Supplies Drive
Chesterfield County Airport is collecting school supplies now through August 9 to ensure all students in Chesterfield have the supplies they need to succeed this school year. Suggested items include composition notebooks, dry erase markers, glue sticks, highlighters, pencils, pocket folders and more.
Donations may be dropped off at the following locations:
- Chesterfield County Airport Terminal - 7511 Airfield Drive
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Any Chesterfield County Public Library branch location
- County Administration Building - 9901 Lori Road
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Community Development Building - 9800 Government Center Parkway
- Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center - 6610 Public Safety Way
More information is available at Chesterfield County.
City of Richmond “Keep Richmond Beautiful” Efforts
The City of Richmond Department of Public Works’ (DPW) city-wide beautification campaign is underway to keep Richmond’s spaces safe, healthy, and clean. The comprehensive effort includes enhancing public infrastructure such as replacing lighting and signs, performing vegetation control, organizing community clean-ups, and reducing waste in our communities.
As a part of this campaign, organized clean-up opportunities across the City will be taking place in the coming months. Community members can also develop their own clean-ups through the Richmond Clean City Commission.
The Neighborhood Clean-Up Program began on July 13, offering residents free curbside bulk and brush pickups until November 2. Acceptable bulk items include the following: furniture, mattresses, tires (four per household), appliances and brush (all brush must be cut into four-foot lengths and bundled). Electronics, construction debris, hazardous waste items and broken glass will not be accepted. A map of the pick-up schedule can be found using the Services Finder. More information on the initiative can be found at City of Richmond.
