Government of Richmond, Virginia facts for kids
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The government of Richmond, Virginia, headquartered at Richmond City Hall in Downtown, is organized under the Richmond, Virginia Charter and provides for a "strong" mayor-council system. The mayor is elected to a four-year term and is responsible for the administration of city government. The Richmond City Council is a unicameral body consisting of 11 members, each elected from a geographic district, normally for four-year terms. The court system consists of two city courts and three state courts.
Richmond's government employs approximately 4,000 people. The city government being responsible for public education, correctional institutions, public safety, recreational facilities, sanitation, water supply, and welfare services. The city contains nine city council districts.
Executive branch
The citywide elected officials are:
Cabinet
| Position | Individual | Party | Assumed Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Policy Advisor for Innovation | Jon Baliles | Democratic | January 19, 2017 |
| Senior Policy Advisor for Engagement | Lisa Speller-Davis | Democratic | January 19, 2017 |
| Senior Policy Advisor for Opportunity | Thad Williamson | Democratic | January 19, 2017 |
| Senior Assistant to the Mayor | Rushawna Senior | Democratic | January 19, 2017 |
Independent agencies and or partnerships
- Community Development Authority
- Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority
- Greater Richmond Transit Company
- Economic Development Authority
- Port of Richmond
- Richmond Ambulance Authority
- Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitor's Bureau
- Richmond Public Schools
- General Registrar
- Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority
- Virginia Department of Health's Richmond City Health District
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City Hall in Richmond, Virginia
