Save Richmond

In October, Richmond City Council passed an ordinance that shields the taxpayer-funded CenterStage project from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and basic taxpayer oversight.

We think that it is high time to challenge that odious piece of business.

To: John Winter, City of Richmond
Norman Sales, Richmond City Attorney
Bruce Tyler, 1st District Richmond City Councilman

1-29-09

Dear sirs:

I’m requesting the following, pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act:

1. Any current financing plan that includes breakdowns of different funding
sources for the CenterStage project;

2. The three most recent financial statements or project financial updates provided by the CenterStage project;

3. Any Documents that provide an itemization and totals of the city funds spent on (or provided to) the CenterStage project so far since the project’s inception;

4. Any correspondence sent or received (including electronic) from the last
120 days that discusses the CenterStage project’s requests for city funds;

5. Any correspondence sent or received (including electronic) from the last 120 days that discusses CenterStage’s Comprehensive Agreement with the City of Richmond.

I respectfully request that these documents be provided to me no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009.

My mailing address and electronic address are provided below.

Very truly yours,

Don Harrison
[CONTACT INFO REDACTED]

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