Media Releases

January 11, 2012 - Trash Pick-Up Service on Schedule

December 30, 2011 - Dredging of the Hopewell City Marina

December 30, 2011 - New Year's Eve Safety in Hopewell

December 13, 2011 - Three Day Joint Training Exercise at Colonial Corner

November 17, 2011 - Virginia Executive Mansion Holiday Schedule Announced

November 3, 2011 - Police Command Walk - City Point

November 2, 2011 - Thanksgiving in the Trenches

October 31, 2011 - The Department of Public Works Relocated City’s Recycle Container at the Municipal Building to the Community Center Parking Lot Near Main Street

October 24, 2011 - Hopewell Police Department to Participate in 3rd National Prescription Drug Take Back initiative

October 21, 2011 - Get Vaccinated for Flu at any Local Health Department in the Crater Health District

September 23, 2011 - Hopewell Police Department to Participate in 3rd National Prescription Drug Take Back initiative

September 14, 2011 - Business Coalition Leadership Urges Congressman Forbes to Help with Federal Funding for Wastewater Treatment Project

September 1, 2011 - American Red Cross Providing Meals Friday 9-2 thru Monday 9-5

August 31, 2011 - Take Precautions Hiring Tree Services

August 31, 2011 - Ameican Red Cross Providing Meals Wednesday 31, 2011

August 29, 2011 - Storm Releated Notice

August 29, 2011 - American Red Cross Providing Meals

August 4, 2011 - Hopewell Treasurer Selects Sands Andersn Law Firm to Assist with Collecting Delinquent Real Estate Taxes

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City of Hopewell Citizens Academy

The Hopewell Citizens Academy is a (12) week program comprised of approximately (2) hour sessions every other Thursday designed to teach residents and or property/business owners about the City and the services it provides. The program is free of charge. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The program administrator will be the final approving authority on all Academy applications.

Get the application packet

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Sesquicentennial Civil War program for the City of Hopewell

Download the presentation in 3 parts Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

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The Intergovernmental and Public Affairs Director is responsible for a wide variety of important governmental services to citizens, City Council, City administration, and the public at-large.  This office is responsible for and manages the following:

• Serves as the media spokesperson for the City of Hopewell.
  
• Manages Information on the Automated Citizen Information System (ACIS) for the City Manager's Office to include emergency broadcasting.  This system is the City's 24-hour information line as well as the City Manager's hotline.
  
• Manages the City's Freedom of Information Act program in concert with the City Attorney's Office.
  
• Performs research for the City Manager, City Council, and other City departments as required.
  
• Assists the City Manager's Office in maintaining the City Manager Citizen & Councilors Solution Comment System.
  
• Writes speeches for Mayor, Vice Mayor, and other elected officials and employees.
  
• Serves as the City's representative for all communication with the media and associated outlets. Writes press releases and develops press packets for media personnel.
  
• Serves as ambassador for all VIP's to include elected officials and foreign dignitaries.
  
• Writes articles in local and national publications on behalf of the City of Hopewell.
  
• Coordinate and edit documents for the City's Newsletter (City Currents); website and associated publications.
  
• Serves as the government liaison on behalf of the City to the Hopewell Twinning Association.
  
• Manage and develop the City's legislative agenda and overall legislative program in concert with City Council, City Attorney, City Administration, Outside Agencies, and Council Appointed Boards and Commissions.
  
• Serves as a member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and First Responder.
  
• Provides staff assistance and administrative support to the Hopewell Community & Industry Panel (HCIP). 
• Manages the Special Event Application Program on behalf of the City Manager's Office.
• Serves as legislative liaison for the City of Hopewell on the Virginia First Cities Coalition.
  
• Serves as a member on the City's Black History Committee.
• Serves as the City Manager's representative for the City's ICMA Performance Measurement Program.
• Created and hosts The Bragg Television  Show  weekdays on Comcast Channel 3.