Sponsored a public forum and radio broadcast of House of Delegates candidates in fall 2009 with the League of Women Voters, Leadership Metro Richmond, Partnership for Housing Affordability and WCVE public radio.
Celebrated the 90th year of Richmond First Club with a March 2009 Gala.
Advocated for and supported bipartisan or nonpartisan redistricting in the 2010 General Assembly as a member of the Virginia Redistricting Coalition.
Produced a Richmond Mayoralty Election Candidates Issues Forum
Convened three forums on the Richmond Mayoral at Large ballot initiative in 2003
Sought greater voter participation by urging the city to move its elections from May to November
Polled local officials to determine the strength of support for relaxing the Dillon Rule to give localities more decision-making authority
Conducted comprehensive studies of interlocal relationships in the region as early as 1981 and championed cooperation among political jurisdictions throughout greater Richmond
Organized a foundation to support the regional Mathematics & Science Center, a joint venture of six area school divisions
Negotiated for improvements in metropolitan area infrastructure projects, including the Richmond International Airport Deep Water Terminal, Richmond Expressway and numerous bridges and parks
Advocated changing the structure of Richmond City government in 1948 from a cumbersome thirty-two member bicameral body to a nine member council with a mayor and city manager, and in 2003 to a strong mayor form of government
Created the Annual School Partnership Award to recognize local businesses and organizations that developed innovative support programs to assist metropolitan area schools
Established the Richmond Region Leadership Award for outstanding leadership and achievement, given to individuals who have made a difference in our community