Richmond City Council approved the budget for the 2024 fiscal year on May 8; making few tweaks to Mayor Levar Stoney’s proposed budget
The $3 billion budget is comprised of two parts: the fiscal plan, which covers year-toyear operations and short-term spending, and the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which funds long-term projects and investments
A Budget in Brief pamphlet was created to show how the funds for the FY2024 budget will be allocated
Please visit this link to access the pamphlet: https://richmondgovsharepointcom/:f:/s/F Y2024BudgetIdeas/EpLmgxyd 0xLsT9MUV 5HdmIBxtX89XKj2RzafVh3SVUliw
Budget office remodel is making progress PO is being produced in the upcoming week
Agency transfers are full effect as of July 1. Please visit the master list on the J drive to get your assigned agency Weekly meetings are held every Wednesday
Grants management and new Grants candidates are in full drive with selections and processes happening and looking really good
Please forward your volunteer opportunities to Sarah We are looking to take a day out of the office to be a service to someone in need
We have had some team mates be afforded the opportunity to attend trainings and seminars
If you know of any, please let us know!! Some organizations are listed below:
ELGL
ICMA
GFOA
ASPA
CITY COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Education & Human Services --July 13, 2:00 pm
Planning Commission -- July 3, 1:30(CANCELLED) &July 17, 1:30pm
Gov Ops-- July 26, 1:00pm
Land Use, Housing, Transportation-July 18 2023, 1:00pm
Public Safety--July 25 2023, 1:00pm
Org Development-- July 3, 2023 4:00pm
Finance & Economic Dev--July 20 2023, 1:00 pm
Informal Meeting July 24 2023, 4:00 pm
City Council July 24 2023, 6:00pm
City Council District Meetings & Newsletter Links
Each council member has meetings within their districts to keep their constituents informed and to also hear what people in the districts need to say Please see the schedule below for council members district meeting, and a link to their most recent newsletter
Andreas D. Addison-- First District Meeting and Honorary Street
Renaming Reminder (constantcontactcom)
Katherine Jordan-- https://mailchimp/74b91ae19d35/2nd-districtnewsletter-15136568?e=26d63a9470
Ann-Frances Lambert--There is no meeting schedule or newsletter available.
Kristen M. Nye-- There is no meeting schedule or newsletter available.
Stephanie A. Lynch-- July meeting TBD.
Ellen F. Robertson-- https://www.robertsonrva6.com/
Cynthia I. Newbille-- There is no meeting schedule or newsletter available.
Reva M. Trammell-- July 13, 2023, Satellite Resturant & Lounge
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Recipe 3 JULY 2023 EDITION #1
Summer 3RD JULY 2023 | DBSP | 804-646-7913
PESTO PENNE
You will need the following simple ingredients:
penne pasta - or substitute with your favorite kind of pasta
basil pesto
1 Implement a Wellness Program or Stipend
2 Eat Your Lunch Away From The Computer
3 Add Some Greenery To Your Office Space
4. Try Meditation
5. Get Physical
6. Stay Social
7. Listen to Music
8. Set Healthy Boundaries
9 Use All Your Vacation Days
10 Employee Recognition
Any major change in the workplace is an adjustment However, with the right attitude and mindful actions to stay healthy, you can overcome these adjustments while keeping your wellness as a priority.
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Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
Make the penne pasta. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add penne pasta and a little bit salt, and cook till al dente (fully cooked but still firm) about 8-10 minutes, or according to package directions. Do not overcook the pasta. Turn off the heat and reserve at least ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander and let it cool for 1 minute.
Toss in pesto. Transfer pasta into a large mixing bowl and add pesto and reserved pasta water (¼ cup or more, if desired) Season with salt and pepper and toss well to coat Stir in cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese
Serve Serve immediately Sprinkle extra parmesan on top, if desired
Rebecca Ross (Becky) recently decided to join the City of Richmond as the City Economist She has thirty years of experience in the areas of economic and revenue forecasting primarily with the State of Michigan and the Commonwealth of Virginia She holds a Masters’ degree in Economics from Wayne State University and a Bachelors’ degree in Political Science from Oakland University
When not involved with work, Becky enjoys traveling, visiting family, gardening, and hanging with her 3 cats.
Rebecca it is a delight to have you here!!
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