RNCC Weighs in on Local Issues

The Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council, which represents 32 Richmond neighborhood councils, adopted and communicated to the City Council the following positions in the September 2004 RNCC monthly meeting: Reinstate the Rental Unit Inspection Ordinance (The...

Murder and Violence in Richmond

Here are some interesting facts about homicides and crimes of violence in Richmond. First, the good news: All part 1 crime (homicide. rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, auto burglary, auto theft, arson) are down more than 13% over last year. Violent...

West County Times Says Throw the Bums Out

The West County Times posted its City Council endorsements today, recommending a clean sweep of incumbents and filling the five vacant positions with newcomers. This is the second time in a row the Times has skipped over me. In the 2001 mayoral election, the Times...

Candidate Fund Raising Update

Today”s West County Times reported candidates” fund raising totals through September 30, 2004. One other report is due later in October, and then candidates are required to file special reports for any large sums received just prior to the election. As...

Council, Public Suspicious of Contract Attorney

Interim City Attorney Everett Jenkins” request for City Council approval of $50,000 to hire a contract attorney who has already been working for over a week was rejected last night by a unanimous vote, and Jenkins was requested to provide the City Council with...

Former Richmond Finance Director Now City Manager

Wonder whatever happed to so and so? Former Richmond Finance Director (and Assistant City Manager) Anna Vega, whom some credit for contributing to Richmond”s financial collapse, is now city manager of Greenfield, California. Located in the heart of the...