The collection contains correspondence, subject files, and other material pertaining to former Norfolk City Council member Randy Wrightt. The bulk of the collection contains material related to Wright's tenure representing Ward 5 on the Norfolk City Council.
The collection is organized into three series: Series I: Personal; Series II: Correspondence; and Series III: Light Rail Transit.
Open to researchers without restrictions.
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W. Randy Wright
Gift. Accession #A2010-19
[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
The finding aid waas created by Mel Frizzell, Special Collections Assistant, in 2011.
Randy Wright was born in Norfolk, Virginia in August of 1946. After graduating from Norfolk Public Schools in 1964, Wright began working as an apprentice printer.
It was not until the mid-1970's that Wright had begun voicing his political opinion when he started attending Roosevelt Area Civic League meetings. When Wright was asked by Civic League Officer Joanne Wall to be the civic league president, his political career had officially started. During the next ten years, Wright formed a group called the Norfolk Tea Party, and started his own printing business that is still operating to this day, Randy Wright Printing Co.
As a first time runner for city council in 1986, Wright lost by fewer than 500 votes. Just two years later, he began serving on the State Board of Commerce until 1996, acting as its chair from 1990-1992. In 1992 he was elected a member of the Norfolk City Council representing Ward 5. Wright has also served, or is still serving, in the Economic and Community Business Development Committee, the Transportation Committee of the Council, the Downtown Development Task Force, the Mayor's Ocean View Task Force, the East Little Creek Road Partnership, the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads, and a number of public transportation committees including chairing the Hampton Roads Transit's New Starts Committee. Wright is also largely responsible for bringing The Tide light rail system to Hampton Roads.
Note written by Mel Frizzell
This series documents Wright's personal life as well as his work representing Ward 5 on the Norfolk City Council.
This sub-series includes Norfolk City Council meetings, financial documents, and other council material.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 1, Media, 2006-2009, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 2, Town Hall Meetings, 1999-2001, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 3, VML Legislative Committee, 2003, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 4, Wright's Request, 2008, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 5, Civic Leagues Info, 2001-2009, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 6, Financial Statements, 2004-2009, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
This sub-series includes documents related to Wright's role in the development of Ocean View.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 7, WRW Outdoor First View Reception, 2000 June 16, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 8, WRW VIP First View Reception, 2000 June 16, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 9, Ocean View Development Committee, 1999-2001, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 10, East Beach Development, 2001-2002, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 11, Ocean View Housing on the Move, 2003 June 28, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 12, Ocean View Golf Course, 2000 July 13, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 13, Ocean View Corridor Study, 2001, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 14, Ocean View Community Forum, 2001 March 10, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 15, East Ocean View Lawsuit, 2008, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 16, Ocean View Task Force, 2000-2005, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 17, Thank Goodness It's Ocean View, 2004, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
This sub-series consists of documents related to the East Little Creek Road area including business and partnerships.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 18, Little Creek Road Project, 2002 May, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 19, Little Creek Business, 2000 July, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 20, East Little Creek Partnership Part 1, 2002-2003, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 21, East Little Creek Partnership Part 1, 2002-2006, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
This sub-series includes documents related to miscellaneous social events that Randy Wright hosted and/or took place in.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 1, Pre-Millennium Party at Benson's, 1999, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 2, National Day of Prayer, 1999, 2003, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 3, Social Events, 2000-2009, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 4, Snore and Roar, 1999 October, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 5, 3rd Annual Zoo Snore and Roar, 2000 October, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 6, Scope, 1998-2001, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 7, Boat Decal WRW, 2000 March, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 8, Miscellaneous Norfolk, 1986-2009, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 9, Grants, 2002, 2008, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 10, Utility Rates, 1997, 2000, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 11, Proclamations, 2009-2010, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 12, Speeches, 2000, 2002, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 13, Kentland/ Annapolis, MD Tour, 2002 January, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
This series contains both business and personal correspondence to and from Randy Wright.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 1, Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1999-2008, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 2, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Appointments, Congrats & Recommendations, 1992-1999, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 3, Congratulatory Letters, 2007-2009, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 4, WRW/Comm./ Boards-Appts. And Reappointment Letters of Congrats, 2000 November, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 5, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Baypoint Project, 1989, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 6, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Campaign/ Civic Leagues, 1995-2006, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 7, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Complaints, 1994-1997, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 8, Virginia State Company, 2003, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 9, Citizen Complaints, 2000-2009, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 10, Holiday Correspondence, 1999, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 11, RSVPs, 2002-2003, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 12, Letters of Support, 1998-2008, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 13, Correspondence of Councilman Wright-Miscellaneous East Little Creek Advisory Committee, 1996, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 14, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Elmwood Cemetery, 1996-1997, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 15, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Emergency Services, 1996-1997, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 16, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Information Requests, 1993-1999, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 17, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Meetings, 1996, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 18, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- PACE, 1993-1997, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 19, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Proclamations, 1997, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 20, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Redevelopment Proposal, 1994, 1996, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 3, Folder 21, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Schools, 1997, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 1, Schools, 2008-2010, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 2, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Social Events, 1996-1999, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 3, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous (Mayor's) Task Force, 1992-1998, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 4, Thank You Letters, 1999-2010, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 5, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Thank You Letters, 1994-1999, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 6, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Town Hall Meetings, 1998, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 7, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous USS Wisconsin, 1995, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 8, Correspondence of Councilman Wright- Miscellaneous Ward Five, 1995-1998, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
This series consists of material related to Randy Wright's role in the development of the Hampton Roads Light Rail, "The Tide," including planning, surveys, and correspondence.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 9, Transportation Transit Board, 2001-2010, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 10, Light Rail Planning, 2008, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 11, Light Rail Transit, 1999, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 12, Light Rail Surveys, 2001, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 13, Light Rail, 2002-2008, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 14, AECOM Phase I- Preliminary Project Assessment, 2010, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 15, Transportation in Urbanized Areas Report, 2005 December 31, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 16, Light Rail Correspondence, 1997-2010, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.
[Identification of item and date], Box 4, Folder 17, VTA Conference, 2008, Randy Wright Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.