COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES

[Pages:2]LAMONT BAGBY Pocahontas Building Post Office Box 406 Richmond, Virginia 23218

SEVENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

RICHMOND

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: EDUCATION COMMERCE AND LABOR TRANSPORTATION RULES

April 4, 2018

The Honorable Chris Hilbert, Council President Richmond City Council 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219

Re: Budget Amendment for the Adult Alternative Program

Dear Councilman Hilbert,

I hope this letter finds you well. I write in support of your proposed amendment to Mayor Stoney's budget to provide additional financial support to the Adult Alternative Program. I truly believe that the Adult Alternative Program is an innovative and much needed ex-offender re-entry program, and as such, must have the full support of our city leaders.

The single most challenging hurdle for ex-offenders is a lack of opportunity following their incarceration. This program provides the opportunity for these individuals to reclaim their lives, learn tangible job and life skills, gain income stability, and most importantly, a sense of dignity.

I sincerely hope that you and your colleagues will not allow this opportunity to invest in not only the Adult Alternative Program but in the future success of young ex-offenders.

Sincerely,

Lamont Bagby Member, 74th District Virginia House of Delegates

CAPITOL: (804) 698-1074 ? EMAIL: DELLBAGBY@HOUSE.

cc: The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Council Vice-President The Honorable Andreas D. Addison The Honorable Kimberly B. Gray The Honorable Kristen Nye Larson The Honorable Parker C. Agelasto The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson The Honorable Reva M. Trammell The Honorable Michael J. Jones The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor Mr. Kenneth Williams, CEO, Adult Alternative Program

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