Richmond Virginia
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Ladies and Gentlemen of Richmond, I stand before you today not only as a candidate for city council but also as a fellow resident of the City of Richmond and your neighbor. This city stands at a critical point in time where swift and efficient changes must occur from within in order to impact the subsistence of our city and of course our residents. Richmond has reached its turning point at the turn of the century when population was recorded at 197,790, an astounding increase of more than 8,000 people since previous estimates. Just when we thought we have reversed our declining population, our population change rate for the past three years was recorded at negative 1.5%. The 2003 population was recorded at 197,729, a loss of more than 3,000 people since 2000. This population trend corroborates my belief that changes must be made for the city of Richmond. Changes must be made to ensure proper allocation of city funds and debt relief, promote economic growth, enhance our educational systems, and address the diverse issues of our minority groups. It is through these modifications and more that we can gain people's confidence in Richmond once again. Furthermore, a growing population helps to ensure better representation and better funding for our residents...