It appears that that Mayor Gayle McLaughlin has gone to Ecuador on a visit to the people affected by Chevron, invited by Rafael Correa, the President of the Republic of Ecuador.

For a special treat, watch Vice-mayor Corky Booze preside over the September 10 City Council meeting.

Below is the press release  sent out Friday.

You can follow this trip  in a BLOG sponsored by La Voz de Richmond at   http://richmondecuador.wordpress.com/  where reports and pictures will be posted.