August 14, 2008
Richmond.com takes detailed look at District 5
Richmond.com takes a comprehensive overview of Richmond’s 5th District — looking at both the boundaries and key landmarks of this diverse district, as well as a solid snapshot of the candidates and issues behind the upcoming School Board and City Council elections:
Located smack in the middle of the city, the Central District is in the center of the city and is one of two districts that crisscross the James River. It covers a diverse swath of the city, from Oregon Hill near Virginia Commonwealth University south across the river to Hull Street.
It includes the communities of Woodland Heights, Springhill, Reedy Creek, Carytown, Oregon Hill, parts of the Fan and Swansboro. Maymont and Byrd parks are also in the 5th District.
The article on richmond.com includes this great map of the 9 city council districts. Click to view it larger.
I find it funny that “Jewell also touted the improved environment of neighborhoods through paving sidewalks and adding trash receptacles and street lights, all of which make streets safer and more enjoyable, he said.”
He’s not done one thing for Oregon Hill during his latest term on City Council. He’s never attended a single neighborhood meeting in over 3 years. I’ve asked him twice recently when our streets are going to be paved and have not received an answer to either request. Please do not vote for this terrible career politician.