Last week, the Richmond City Council leased Monroe Park to the Monroe Park Conservancy, ostensibly because the city can no longer afford to handle management of the park (though they can afford to put 3 million dollars toward renovations, directed by the MPC). The Conservancy has expressed, repeatedly, their intention to prevent homeless or “homeless-looking” people from using the park. Monroe Park is our largest public park; it must remain free for all to use.
The following businesses and institutions are connected to individuals attempting to gentrify Monroe Park by either 1) Having a representative as an officer or director of the Monroe Park Conservancy 2) having a Monroe Park Conservancy member as an employee 3) donating to the Conservancy 4) are owned by a Conservancy official or 5) employ or are owned by a member of the Monroe Park Advisory Council. Don’t patronize them, don’t donate to them, don’t attend their events, and don’t do business with them. Full list through the link.
The following businesses and institutions are connected to individuals attempting to gentrify Monroe Park by either 1) Having a representative as an officer or director of the Monroe Park Conservancy 2) having a Monroe Park Conservancy member as an employee 3) donating to the Conservancy 4) are owned by a Conservancy official or 5) employ or are owned by a member of the Monroe Park Advisory Council. Don’t patronize them, don’t donate to them, don’t attend their events, and don’t do business with them.
- Collegiate School
- Corrugated Partners, LLC
- Hunton & Williams
- McGuireWoods
- Monroe Park Conservancy (duh)
- Red SHED/Vineyard Meadow
- Southern Federal Tax Institute
- Venture Richmond
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- William Miller House Bed and Breakfast
- WORK Labs
- 3north
The following events are organized by Venture Richmond. Mayor Jones is the President of Venture Richmond as well as a member of the Monroe Park Conservancy. Boycott these events.
- Brown’s Island and Turning Basin rentals for events
- Dominion Riverrock
- Easter on Parade
- Friday Cheers
- Eerie Canal Tours
- Richmond Folk Festival
- RVA Fireworks on the James
- 2nd Street Festival
The following businesses, nonprofits, and other institutions are connected to the listed City Council members. These firms are either owned by a council member, employ a council member, or have a council member on a governing board. Don’t donate to them, don’t do business with them, don’t collaborate with them, and don’t patronize them.
Charles Samuels
Samuels Law Firm
Chris Hilbert
Virginia Housing Development Authority
Cynthia Newbille
Richmond Memorial Health Foundation
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
Sports Backers
Ellen F. Robertson
Richmond Family & Fatherhood Initiative
Jonathan Baliles
Virginia Repertory Theatre
Richmond Folk Festival
RVA Street Art Festival
River City Rapids
Michelle Mosby
Help Me Help You Foundation
International Hair Salon
Exit First Realty
Reva Trammell
RMT, LLC
