Virginia First Cities Coalition


If Virginia is going to continue to thrive, we must invest in the re-development of our core cities.

Reminder: VFC Annual Board Meeting Celebrating 10 Years of Service FRIDAY, May 29th, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. NewMarket Corporation 330 South Fourth Street Richmond, VA 23219

The Value of Brownfields
VDEQ Brownfield Assessment Report	VDEQ Brownfield Assessment Report (appendices)

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
ARRA Briefing	ARRA Chart
Overview of ARRA	ARRA Competitive Grant List for Virginia
Revenue Collections Update and February Reforecast by Senate Finance Staff
Enhanced Medicaid Funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Impact on Virginia First Cities



Legislative Documents for 2009 Session
2009 VFC Message	Estimated K12 Distributions from the Senate Budget
VFC Legislative Update	VFC Update on 2009 Legislation Affecting Cities
VFC Update on Transportation Legislation	HB 599 Summary

Articles from the Council on Virginia’s Future
Issue: The High Cost of Low Educational Attainment
Issue: Why Students Drop Out

Virginia First Cities: Our Purpose
A Framework For Renewal	VFC Board of Directors

Learn More About The Coalition Virginia First Cities advocates equitable state funding to support public education and other critically important initiatives. Facts At A Glance • Virginia First Cities is a coalition of 15 of the most fiscally stressed older cities in Virginia. • Our older, core cities are significantly challenged because they have more service needs and fewer resources. • Virginia's taxation structure and spending policies are hampering our cities' ability to join the nationwide trend of economic and cultural renewal.	Analysis of the 2006-08 Local Composite Index (LCI) for the Virginia First Cities Description of Virginia First Cities Initiatives Advocating State Policy Changes Thank You For Your Continued Support!

Virginia First Cities Coalition
1108 East Main Street, Suite 601
Richmond, VA 23219-3535