Commercial Versus Residential?

The following story in today”s West County Times discusses what appears to be a trend of converting property intended for commercial use to residential use and cites what some construe as adverse impacts on jobs, taxes and city services. The story focuses on the...

Restaurant Reopens in Historical Baltic Building

After a year of refurbishing and a change of ownership, the restaurant in the venerable 100 plus-year old Baltic Building in Point Richmond will open again for a reception and music on Thursday, November 3, and for dining and music on Friday, November 3, 2005. The new...

Library and Budget Update

cor_budget_summary.pdf In the context of Measure Q (November 2005 ballot) sales tax debates, several people have asked why they should support additional sales tax if the proceeds from the Measure Q of 2004 haven”t yet been utilized to restore hours at the Main...

Investing in Richmond with Measure Q

Measure Q is a voter initiated amendment to add an additional “% to the City of Richmond Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance (sales tax). Over six thousand residents of Richmond signed petitions for this measure aimed at providing an improved level of vital city...