The Lost Sierra and Sierra City

Almost everyone I talk to asks, “What will you do when you retire?” Thanks for asking, and I already answered that in What Will You Do Now, and a Mayor’s Accomplishments and Regrets, November 5, 2022. When I cease being mayor on January 10, 2023, I will get...

Andrew Butt and Cesar Zepeda in District 2 Race Tie

Because it has never happened before in Richmond, city and county officials are still scratching their heads about how to resolve a tie vote between Andrew Butt and Cesar Zepeda. There is a Richmond City Council resolution that describes the process, but it may be in...

There is a Lot Wrong With This Project

The story below is one of Katie Lauer’s best. This site, known as ”Terminal 1,” owned by the City of Richmond and originally a marine terminal, is right next to Miller Knox Regional Shoreline, shown below. It is a world class waterfront site with astounding views of...

Richmond and MCE

When I step down from the City Council in January 2023, one of the things I will miss most is MCE (Community Choice Energy). I have represented Richmond on the board of MCE since the City joined in 2013, and I have served as board chair and president for the last four...