City proposing to change 3 voting locations, feedback wanted

From Steven Skinner, Council Chief of Staff Office:

Richmond residents invited and encouraged to review and provide public comment on proposed changes/updates to three Richmond Polling (Voting) Precinct Places/Locations (603, 909, and 910)

Locations to be used for upcoming Virginia General and Special Election, being held Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Richmond, Virginia – On Monday, April 22, 2024, two proposed ordinances (Ord. No. 2024-126 and Ord. No. 2024-127) were introduced during the Richmond City Council Formal Meeting that would change three current Richmond Polling (Voting) Precinct Places/Locations, 603, 909, and 910.

One proposed change is in the Richmond Gateway 6th Voter District and two are in the Richmond South Central 9th Voter District, as follows:

603
PROPOSED NEW LOCATION:
Richmond Public Schools – Overby-Sheppard Elementary School;
2300 First Avenue

PROPOSED TO NO LONGER BE HELD AT:
Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services – Fire Engine House (Station/Engine 15); 2614 First Avenue

: :

909
PROPOSED NEW LOCATION:
Liberation Church;
5200 Midlothian Turnpike

PROPOSED TO NO LONGER BE HELD AT:
Richmond Public Schools – Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School;
5601 Jahnke Road

: :

910
PROPOSED NEW LOCATION:
Richmond Public Schools – River City Middle School;
6300 Hull Street Road

PROPOSED TO NO LONGER BE HELD AT:
Richmond Public Schools – G. H. Reid Elementary School;
1301 Whitehead Road

In considering the proposed updates to the Richmond Polling (Voting) Precinct Places/Locations, Richmond City Council invites and encourages Richmond residents to review the proposed new locations and, beginning today, email any public comment they may have regarding, to cityclerksoffice@rva.gov.

In-person Public Comment on the proposed updates will take place during the Richmond City Council Governmental Operations Standing Committee Meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 1:00-2:30 p.m. The proposed updates are anticipatorily on schedule for more in-person Public Comment and final decision to be held during the Richmond City Council Formal Meeting, on June 10, 2024; 6:00-8:00 p.m. Interested persons may also present their views by teleconference/videoconference via Microsoft Teams. To take advantage of this option, individuals must do so prior to 10:00 a.m. on the meeting date, by calling the Office of the City Clerk at 804.646.7955 and selecting option 3, to register.

Richmond City Council encourages public transparency, engagement, and involvement and is committed to efficiently and accurately reflecting the voice of our community.