It would be helpful if mayoral and city council candidates provided their opinions and positions on actual public policy
issues that are likely to be addressed by the new city council.
Most candidates tout their qualifications with broad commitments that mean nothing, such as (actual candidate statement):
- Building relationships
- Understanding budgets
- Working within systems
- Pushing for change
Here are some questions about real issues that can be asked at candidate presentations. Please add to the list if you are so inclined.
For “yes” or “no” answers, elaborate on why and how.
- How would you allocate the $550 million Chevron settlement funds?
- Do you support increasing the number of sworn police officers?
- Do you support continuing the City’s Community Crisis Response Program or using the Contra Costa County program instead?
- What is your vision for the future of the Port of Richmond Point Potrero Marine Terminal?
- What is your vision for the future of the Riggers Loft?
- Do you support moving the Red Oak Victory out of Historic Shipyard 3?
- What
is your vision for the future of the Whirley Crane? - What is your vision for the future cooperation between the City of Richmond and Rosie the Riveter WWI Home Front National
Historical Park? - Do you support Flock cameras?
- What
is your vision for the future of the Craneway? - Do you support appointment of all authorized representatives to the Design Review Board?
- How would you deal with sideshows?
- How would you deal with illegal fireworks?
- How would you deal with vehicle parking blocking sidewalks?
- Are you for more or fewer bicycle lanes?
- Do you support more staffing for code enforcement?
- How would you reduce blight, including dumping on public streets and sidewalks?
- How would you enforce regulations on smoke shops?
- Richmond got a $14.5 million grant to convert a former Motel 6 to 48 homeless housing units. That’s over $302,000 per
unit for a studio apartment. Do you think tat is a good deal for Richmond? - Do you think Richmond is doing enough to encourage new housing development?
- Do you support Marina Point and the Quarry Residential Project?
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