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Mayor Blythe and Apple Red LegalAid Announce Free Legal Clinic on September 28, 2026

City Commission Meetings — Monday, September 28, 2026
BodyRichmond, Kentucky
SessionCity Commission Meetings
DateMonday, September 28, 2026
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Speaker 1

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Mayor Robert Blythe here with Whitney Bailey of Apple Red LegalAid.

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We want to let local residents in the Richmond, Kentucky area know about an upcoming workshop provided at no charge for those who are eligible.

0:24

Whitney, please tell us more about this event.

Speaker 2

0:26

Sure thing.

0:27

Thank you, Mayor Blythe.

0:29

Hi y'all, my name is Whitney Bailey, and I'm the Disaster Response Project Director with Apple Red LegalAid.

0:35

I'd like to extend the invitation for you to join us at our next free rooted in Apple Lachia Legal Clinic on Wednesday, October 7th from 10 a.m.

0:43

to 2 p.m.

0:44

at the Madison County Public Library here in Richmond.

0:47

Attorneys will be available at this Wills and Ayres Property Workshop to execute estate planning documents like a Simple Will, Power of Attorney, Living Will, and Funeral Planning Declaration for free.

0:58

Attorneys can also discuss your property ownership and provide legal advice about next steps to clear title and how to update your deed if it's still in your granny's name.

1:08

Our ideal clients for this workshop are folks who can't afford a private attorney, as well as low-income individuals who are disaster survivors, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and older persons.

1:20

Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is recommended to guarantee same-day service by calling 844-478-0099.

1:29

If you can't make it on October 7th, give us a call anyway to apply for services.

Speaker 1

1:47

And thank

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1:48

you.

Speaker 3

1:49

Be on the lookout for Richmond Reals on the Facebook pages of the City of Richmond and WBON.

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Summary of Proceedings

Richmond Mayor and Apple Red LegalAid Announce Free Wills and Property Workshop

On September 28, 2026, Mayor Robert Blythe and Whitney Bailey, Disaster Response Project Director for Apple Red LegalAid, issued a public service announcement regarding a free legal clinic. The clinic, titled "Rooted in Apple Lachia Legal Clinic," is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Madison County Public Library in Richmond, Kentucky.

Workshop Details

  • Attorneys will be available to execute estate planning documents free of charge, including a Simple Will, Power of Attorney, Living Will, and Funeral Planning Declaration.
  • Attorneys can also discuss property ownership and provide legal advice about next steps to clear title and update deeds (e.g., if still in a grandparent's name).
  • Eligibility: individuals who cannot afford a private attorney, low-income disaster survivors, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and older persons.
  • Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is recommended to guarantee same-day service by calling 844-478-0099.
  • For those unable to attend on October 7, call the same number to apply for services.
  • Additional information will be shared on the Facebook pages of the City of Richmond and WBON.

Meeting Transcript

Mayor Robert Blythe here with Whitney Bailey of Apple Red LegalAid. We want to let local residents in the Richmond, Kentucky area know about an upcoming workshop provided at no charge for those who are eligible. Whitney, please tell us more about this event. Sure thing. Thank you, Mayor Blythe. Hi y'all, my name is Whitney Bailey, and I'm the Disaster Response Project Director with Apple Red LegalAid. I'd like to extend the invitation for you to join us at our next free rooted in Apple Lachia Legal Clinic on Wednesday, October 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Madison County Public Library here in Richmond. Attorneys will be available at this Wills and Ayres Property Workshop to execute estate planning documents like a Simple Will, Power of Attorney, Living Will, and Funeral Planning Declaration for free. Attorneys can also discuss your property ownership and provide legal advice about next steps to clear title and how to update your deed if it's still in your granny's name. Our ideal clients for this workshop are folks who can't afford a private attorney, as well as low-income individuals who are disaster survivors, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and older persons. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is recommended to guarantee same-day service by calling 844-478-0099. If you can't make it on October 7th, give us a call anyway to apply for services. And thank you. Be on the lookout for Richmond Reals on the Facebook pages of the City of Richmond and WBON.

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