Planning and Building Department Audit

So many people have asked for copies of the Zucker Systems report on recommended improvements to the Planning and Building Regulations functions in Richmond that I described in City Council Votes to Merge Planning Commission and Design Review Board, February 24, 2007,...

Newest Container Port Proposal Fully Launched

I had the privilege yesterday of viewing a PowerPoint presentation on Richmond”s newest container port proposal from three individuals organized as Richmond Port Renaissance: Cathie Kosel is an educator, real estate professional and former mayor of El Cerrito....

Vice-Mayor Solicits Donations to Pay Campaign Fines

The violations are serious, in that they involve numerous incorrectly reported contributions in a local jurisdiction. The seriousness of the violations is compounded by the fact that the local jurisdiction had contribution limits in place which were exceeded by virtue...