Richmond City
Mayor - Levar M. Stoney
Separate to the branch of government that is the City Council, the Mayor's position serves as the Executive management of government services for the City of Richmond. The mayor is elected by Richmond city voters and must win a majority of votes in five of the nine Richmond Voter Districts. Duties of the Mayor include ceremonial support; proposing a draft Richmond City Government Fiscal Plan Budget for the City Council to use to establish the annual Richmond Government Budget; recommending an appointment for a Richmond Chief Administrative Officer for the consent of Council; and supervising said Officer in the delivery of day-to-day administration/oversight of government services. The Mayor serves a four-year term and can be re-elected one subsequent consecutive term. The next election is November 3, 2020.
Richmond City Council Members
The Richmond City Council is the governing body of the City of Richmond and the Mayor is elected to oversee it as Chief Administrative Officer. The City is divided into nine citizen geo-demographic voter districts, and these districts are used to elect the members of the City Council, Richmond City Public School Board of Trustees, and Mayor At-Large. These nine individuals are elected to create and amend local laws, provide policy and government oversight, appoint members to boards and commissions, and approve the annual budget for the Richmond City Government. In 2008, council member terms increased from two to four years. There are no term limits. The next election is November 3, 2020.
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Chris A. Hilbert (Council President) - 3rd District (Northside)
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Cynthia I. Newbille (Council Vice President) - 7th District (East End)
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Andreas D. Addison - 1st District (West End)
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Kimberly B. Gray - 2nd District (North Central)
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Kristen Nye Larson - 4th District (Southwest)
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Parker C. Agelasto - 5th District (Central)
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Ellen F. Robertson - 6th District (Gateway)
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Reva M. Trammell - 8th District (Southside)
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Michael J. Jones - 9th District (South Central Richmond)
Richmond City School Board of Trustees
The Richmond City School Board of Trustees is a state function/entity that is separate from city government. This entity does not report to the Richmond City Council or Mayor. Residents in the voter districts elect School Board member to represent their voter district. This is a four year term. The next election is November 3, 2020.
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Dawn Page (Chair) - 8th District (Southside)
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Dr. Patrick Sapini (Vice Chair) - 5th District (Central)
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Elizabeth Doerr - 1st District (West End)
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James "Scott" Barlow - 2nd District (North Central)
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Cynthia Menz-Erb - 3rd District (Northside)
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Jonathan Young - 4th District (Southwest)
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Felicia Cosby - 6th District (Gateway)
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Cheryl Burke (Interim) - 7th District (East End)
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Linda Owen - 9th District (South Central Richmond)
Richmond City Superintendent of Schools - Jason Kamras
Jason Kamras is the new Superintendent of Schools effective February 1, 2018. The Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and managing day-today school operations for all school within the city of Richmond. This position is appointed by the City's School Board of Trustees.
Richmond City Schools in District 68
Elementary Schools
J. B. Fisher Elementary School
3701 Garden Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
Website: https://www.rvaschools.net/JFES
Phone: (804) 327-5612
Principal: Mr. Cleveland Walton III
Mary Munford Elementary School
211 Westmoreland Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226
Website: https://www.rvaschools.net/MMES
Phone: (804) 780-6267
Principal: Mr. Greg Muzik
Southampton Elementary School
3333 Cheverly Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
Website: https://www.rvaschools.net/SHES
Phone: (804) 320-2434
Principal: Mrs. Sheleta Crews
William Fox Elementary School
2300 Hanover Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
Website: https://www.rvaschools.net/WFES
Phone: (804) 780-6259
Principal: Mrs. Daniela Jacobs
Middle Schools
Albert Hill Middle School
3400 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
Website: https://www.rvaschools.net/AHMS
Phone: (804) 780-6107
Principal: Mrs. Cherita Sears
High Schools
Thomas Jefferson High School
4100 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23230
Website: https://www.rvaschools.net/TJHS
Phone: (804) 780-6028
Principal: Ms. Tamara Mines
Virginia General Assembly Resources
Dawn's House Committee Assignments
Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources (ACNR)
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ACNR Subcommittee #2
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ACNR Subcommittee #4
Militia, Police and Public Safety - Standing Committee (MPPS)
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No Subcommittee Assignments at this time
House Page Leadership Program
2019 Session House Page Program Application Process is Closed
Each year the Speaker of the House of Delegates appoints 13 and 14 year-olds from across the Commonwealth to serve as House pages during the regular session of the General Assembly. These young people assist the members of the House of Delegates, the House Clerk's staff, and other legislative staff in the daily duties required for the successful operation of the House of Delegates during the session. If your child would like to participate in this program, please reach out to Delegate Adams' office at least two weeks before the deadline to set up an appointment for a letter of recommendation.
Assistance with Virginia State Agencies & Departments Including:
Legislative Services We Can Provide:
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Educational information on the legislative process
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Copies of bills and laws, studies, government forms, and other state publications
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House and Senate Committee membership information
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Legislative study committee and State Agency reports
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Scheduling legislative meetings
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Suggestions on advocacy
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Voting records of legislators
Other Ways My Team Can Assist:
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Advocacy before a State Agency
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Assisting with State Capitol Tours and Virginia Tourism Information
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Introducing Bills of interest to you
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Legislative Publications
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Presenting commending or memorial resolutions
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Referrals to the appropriate agency at the Federal, State, and Local levels
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Restoration of Rights
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Scheduling speaking engagements for community groups, schools, or service organizations
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Special recognition and congratulations for wedding anniversaries (50 years and over), birthdays of 80 years or older, 18th Birthdays (includes a greeting and voter registration package), and retirements.
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State Publications
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Virginia State Flags that have been flown of the State Capitol