by admin | Feb 14, 2005 | Uncategorized
When Chronicle columnist Chip Johnson, who specializes in skewering local government, turns upbeat instead of beating up on Richmond City government, this is news. Enjoy today”s column from Chip: Richmond finally rights its own ship – Chip Johnson Monday,...
by admin | Feb 14, 2005 | Uncategorized
Many people have requested detailed information on supplemental pickups, which is attached as PDF files in English and Spanish. Many people also want a different arrangement such as some cities have where you can put anything on the street and it will be picked up....
by admin | Feb 13, 2005 | Uncategorized
I often marvel at what marvelous diversification of business and talent exists in Richmond. The external perception of Richmond still consists of an oil refinery surrounded by a high-crime residential area. Nothing, however, could be further from the truth. Surfing...
by admin | Feb 13, 2005 | Uncategorized
With only 20 months left until the 2006 election, it appears jockeying for the Richmond mayor”s race has begun. Contra Costa Times Political Editor Lisa Vorderbrueggen has been calling around trying to get a handle on the political landscape and has come up with...
by admin | Feb 11, 2005 | Uncategorized
In perhaps a first for Richmond, community advocates have established a website to air their critique of a proposed development project. Go to http://www.cccpointrichmond.com to see the Coalition of Concerned Citizens of Point Richmond website that has a critical...
by admin | Feb 10, 2005 | Uncategorized
The City of Richmond Charter states “The Mayor shall make an annual report to the City Council as to the conditions and affairs of the City.” This year”s State of the City speech by Mayor Irma Anderson will take place, according to a flyer I...