by admin | May 15, 2002 | Uncategorized
Faced with multi-million dollar deficits in the coming fiscal year, some members of the Richmond City Council expressed renewed interest in reexamining a special provision of the Utility User”s Tax created for Chevron in the 1980″s. All Richmond taxpayers,...
by admin | May 14, 2002 | Uncategorized
Richmond neighborhoods are establishing themselves as sources of news and information to replace the traditional and truly local newspapers that no longer exist. Most neighborhood councils publish excellent newsletters. As a City Council member, I am fortunate to...
by admin | May 14, 2002 | Uncategorized
As quickly as it appeared some four years ago, the “alien landing pad” east of Richmond”s Brickyard Cove area was taken away last week. Also dubbed “Bottoms Butte” after its owner, the Bottoms Family Trust, the 15 foot high flat topped...
by admin | May 14, 2002 | Uncategorized
Tonight, the Richmond City Council will consider the recommendation by the Public safety Committee to file an objection to the wigwag removal with the PUC. If you favor retention of the wigwags, you should show up at the Richmond City Council meeting to show your...
by admin | May 11, 2002 | Uncategorized
At the May 7, 2002, City Council meeting, the Richmond City Council missed yet another opportunity to negotiate with Chevron-Texaco to obtain benefits for the citizens of Richmond and to eliminate adverse impacts of the refinery. The action was supported by all...
by admin | May 1, 2002 | Uncategorized
The weekly GREENSHEET is published by the City Manager”s Office. It includes information about upcoming events and can be accessed at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/Flash/Government/greensheetpage.html . Check it out weekly to stay in touch and involved. The...
