Richmonders know that I am a full-fledged supporter of preserving the last three riverfront properties along the James River for public use. My plan and vision is to complete the Richmond section of the Virginia Capital Trail, build a marina for public use and tall ship festivals, and develop a riverfront park for all Richmonders to enjoy year-round.  
 
The public has cried out for its City government to protect this last stretch of open riverfront and I have heard your call.
 
City Council has not. 
 
Council now indicates a desire to sell these properties to private developers and forbid the creation of a City-owned public marina.

Council seems to prefer - and has been quoted in various news stories that all three tracts of land might be better off in the hands of private developers to do as they see fit - leaving citizens with little hope for public access to the Downtown banks of the James River.

Click here to read the entire story and visit links to other cities' great waterfront parks and find out how you can make your voice heard on City Council and protect our riverfront for all citizens to enjoy.