by admin | May 12, 2004 | Uncategorized
Now, you can search for an item on the agenda by key word, then watch a video of the entire City Council debate on line. See the first launch of the City of Richmond’s Council meeting streaming video web page. You will note the Jump to drop down menu where you...
by admin | May 9, 2004 | Uncategorized
Yet another Town Meeting occurred yesterday to explore the impact of the approximately 200 layoffs expected to be implemented next week (See attached stories from the San Francisco Chronicle and West County Times). Hardest hit are the Library and Parks and Recreation....
by admin | May 5, 2004 | Uncategorized
The May 5, 2004, East Bay Express, in its “Best of the East Bay” edition was kind (or perverse) enough to select me as the “Best Local Politician.” I am not sure whether this is a compliment or a joke, so decide for yourself. At any rate, they...
by admin | May 3, 2004 | Uncategorized
In August 2005, Richmond will celebrate the centennial of its incorporation. Richmond was a relative late comer among Bay Area cities because the complex litigation resolving the tangled ownership of property in the Rancho San Pablo Mexican land grant. No one wanted...
by admin | May 3, 2004 | Uncategorized
Following are two recent articles from Western City, the magazine of the California League of Cities. Both articles tell how cities can successfully use surveys and polling to build public support for budgeting, strategic plans and revenue enhancement initiatives. The...
