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freesilver
Member since Feb 4, 2010
Recent Comments
Re: “Sheriff Tells Sock Advocates: Stuff It!”
It sounds like Sheriff Woody's pride has been wounded by the allegation. He should just suck it up and express his gratitude to the group for the donated items. End of story.
Re: “Botched Play”
I've posted most the video of the official Council meetings where this deal has been discussed.
http://richmond-telegraph.blogspot.com/
Watch the meetings and make up your mind for yourself.
The only meetings I didn't attend were the very first one at the Science Museum and the one held on Tuesday evening at St. Mary's (11-20-2012). Check my blog for Council video and occasional reports.
Re: “UPDATED: City Says Avenue Art Must Go”
What about the Go Fish Project from a few years back? Some of those were posted on public property for an extended period of time.
http://www2.richmond.com/news/2000/may/24/…
Oh, I see the difference. That was organized by Richmond Renaissance (which Mayor Jones is a former chair) and the Chamber of Commerce.
Something's fishy.
Re: “UPDATED: City Says Avenue Art Must Go”
The cited law is posted below. A whole city Avenue dedicated to remembering the racist slave defending South, Mayor Jones and CAO Marshall can't make an exception to promote art by young people and organized respected organization who followed the process. Perhaps the law should be changed and clarified? It can be done by an act by City City.
Council and Mayoral elections are this year! You should run for office! It only takes signatures from 125 registered voters in your district to qualify for the City Council ballot and 500 for Mayor (50 from each district, and 50 at large). The deadline for signatures is in June. Contact the City Registrar's Office for more information, 646-5950.
We need a better City Council and Mayor who stand up for the rights and privileges of our citizens
The public has a right to use public property for community purposes. The spirit of the First Amendment encourages it. I support the continued prohibition on commercial signage in the public right of way.
Did you know if you see a sign on a light pole, you have the right to take it down? It is considered litter. Advertisements and posters can only be displayed on private property with the owner's consent. This also goes for signs posted on median strips.
Sec. 38-113. - Unlawful conduct.
It shall be unlawful for any person to paint, mark or write on or post or otherwise affix to or upon a public way or fixture thereon any sign or other form of commercial, noncommercial, or political advertising, promotion, solicitation, communication or display. It shall furthermore be unlawful for any person to cause or, with knowledge, permit such actions to be taken on such person's behalf. Willful interference with a person who is engaged in abatement under section 38-115 shall also constitute a violation of this division.
(Code 1993, § 19-22; Ord. No. 2006-103-86, § 1, 4-10-2006)
Sec. 38-114. - Exceptions.
(a) This division shall not apply to the following signs:
(1) Regulatory, traffic, or informational signs established or posted by or at the direction of an authorized city department.
(2) Signs required to be posted pursuant to state, local, or federal laws.
(3) Signs permitted by the state department of transportation along state-maintained streets, provided that proof of permission must be shown upon request.
(4) Citizens' watch signs, as authorized by this division.
(5) Signs not exceeding four square feet in area giving information concerning the location or use of accessory off-street parking facilities or loading and unloading facilities.
(6) Signs permitted by the council upon proper application for an encroachment or other form of variance from this division.
(b) Nothing in this division shall apply to the installation of a plaque, plate, statue, or other commemorative monument or marker in accordance with a permit issued by the department of public works, with the approval of the council.
(Code 1993, § 19-23)
Re: “Tag and Shoot”
Why not include the link, silly? http://graffitirichmond.tumblr.com/
Re: “With Flynn Gone, Council May Nix City Projects”
I hope the two-way street conversion happens. The purpose for this to promote an urban environment that is friendly for retail and pedestrians. I also serves a traffic calming measure.
Other Publications
Re: “Spaced Out”
Hey Julius, Council members received a presentation on "Complete Streets" at Monday's Organizational Development meeting. http://vimeo.com/61186659