Archives: 5th district

Cross-examining Gammino

Fifth district City Council candidate, David Gammino, was recently interviewed by West of the Boulevard News. Here are some follow-up questions from ByrdPark.net and our readers, including questions about Gammino’s one-time business partner, Justin French.

Interview: 5th District candidate David Gammino

An interview with 5th District challenger David Gammino. Gammino talks about City Stadium, the bus barn, and the incumbent.

5th District Council Seat officially a 3 way race

Lee Shewmake, resident of Woodland Heights is tossing her hat into the 5th District race. Lee’s currently the president of the Woodland Heights Civic Association, helped establish Patrick Henry School, and worked with the committee to have the Woodland Heights neighborhood declared historic. Community activist seems to be the most fitting descriptor.

Gammino looking to challenge Jewell for 5th District seat

Richmond developer and contractor David M. Gammino has formed a campaign organization to challenge Jewell in Novembee. Gammino, 47, is a resident of Byrd Park who is owner of City & Guilds, a general contracting firm and developer that rehabilitates and adapts old buildings for new uses.

Marty Jewell’s Finances in Question

There have been some discrepancies in the way, and timeliness which, Councilman Jewell has reported the money he has raised. Jewell says he simply got behind on the paper work.

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