Government of Richmond, Virginia facts for kids

City Hall in Richmond, Virginia

The government of Richmond, Virginia, is based at Richmond City Hall in Downtown Richmond. It works like a "strong mayor-council system." This means the mayor is very important. They are chosen by voters for a four-year term. The mayor is in charge of running the city's daily business.

The Richmond City Council is a group of 11 members. Each member is elected from a different area, or "district," in the city. They usually serve for four years. Richmond's government has about 4,000 employees. They help with things like schools, public safety, parks, trash collection, water, and helping families in need. The city has nine different council districts.

The Mayor and Their Team

The mayor is the main leader of Richmond. They are elected by everyone in the city. The current mayor is Levar Stoney.

The mayor has a team of people who help them run the city. These helpers work on different projects and advise the mayor. They make sure the city's plans are put into action.

City Council: Richmond's Lawmakers

The Richmond City Council is like the city's lawmakers. There are 11 members, and each one represents a different part of Richmond. They meet to discuss important issues and make decisions for the city.

The City Council's main jobs include:

• Making new laws for the city.
• Deciding how the city's money will be spent.
• Approving big projects and plans for Richmond.
• Listening to what people in their districts need and want.

How Richmond Works with Other Groups

The city government also works with many other groups and organizations. These partnerships help provide important services to the people of Richmond. Some of these groups include:

• Greater Richmond Transit Company: This group helps people get around the city using buses.
• Port of Richmond: This is a special area where goods are moved on and off ships.
• Richmond Ambulance Authority: They provide emergency medical help and ambulance services.
• Richmond Public Schools: This is the school system that educates children in Richmond.
• Virginia Department of Health's Richmond City Health District: This group works to keep everyone in the city healthy.

These partnerships show how different parts of the community work together to make Richmond a better place to live.

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  City Hall in Richmond, Virginia