“Dedicated to responsible citizenship and the improvement of local government since 1919”

Advocacy Record of Accomplishments

• Produced a Richmond Mayoralty Election Candidates Issues Forum.
• Convened three forums on the Richmond Mayoral at Large ballot initiative in 2003.
• Sought greater voter participation by urging the city to move its elections from May to November.
• Polled local officials to determine the strength of support for relaxing the Dillon Rule to give localities more decision-making authority.
• Conducted comprehensive studies of interlocal relationships in the region as early as 1981 and championed cooperation among political jurisdictions throughout greater Richmond.
• Organized a foundation to support the regional Mathematics & Science Center, a joint venture of six area school divisions.
• Negotiated for improvements in metropolitan area infrastructure projects, including the Richmond International Airport Deep Water Terminal, Richmond Expressway and numerous bridges and parks.
• Advocated changing the structure of Richmond City government in 1948 from a cumbersome thirty-two member bicameral body to a nine member council with a mayor and city manager, and in 2003 to a strong mayor form of government.
• Created the Annual School Partnership Award to recognize local businesses and organizations that developed innovative support programs to assist metropolitan area schools.
• Established the Richmond Region Leadership Award for outstanding leadership and achievement, given to individuals who have made a difference in our community.