by admin | Dec 7, 2007 | Uncategorized
Chevron got one thing right. For the mailer (click here for a copy) soliciting community support for the Chevron Energy and Hydrogen Renewal Project, they used the smiling face of Jim Brumfield, probably the nicest guy in the world on Chevron”s payroll....
by admin | Dec 7, 2007 | Uncategorized
Chevron appeals ‘illegally’ collected taxes in Contra Costa County Chip Johnson Friday, December 7, 2007 In the spirit of the holidays, the Chevron Corp. has launched its appeal to Contra Costa County officials in an attempt to recover what it claims is...
by admin | Dec 5, 2007 | Uncategorized
When Richmond-based Mechanics Bank dug deeply into its conservative banker”s pockets to graciously spend $1.5 million on an adaptive reuse of the 100+-year old Trainmaster/Reading Room, this public-private partnership involving the City of Richmond,...
by admin | Dec 4, 2007 | Uncategorized
The sun made an appropriate and perfectly scheduled morning appearance, shining brightly through the south-facing windows of the 40,000 square foot craneway of the historic Ford Assembly Building as mayors of four waterfront cities, UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert...
by admin | Dec 2, 2007 | Uncategorized
I have requested that the matter of franchise taxes from utilities be placed on the City Council agenda for discussion and possible direction to staff to find out if Richmond is receiving the revenue it is due. I stumbled onto the murky world of franchises while...
by admin | Dec 1, 2007 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending November 30th, 2007. 1. Meeting Notes The next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, December 4th. It will begin at 2:00 PM with a Study Session on the General Plan, followed by a short recess...
