by admin | Oct 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
This summer, parts of Richmond have been plagued by mosquitoes. They are so bad where I live that we have to sleep under a mosquito net at night like in some third world country. One of my neighbors writes, “I am once again being tortured by mosquitos. The worst...
by admin | Oct 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
I received the following from the city manager: I’m pleased to let you know I have named Angel Montoya as Richmond’s next Fire Chief effective October 15. Chief Montoya brings over 30 years of exemplary fire service including serving as the County of Los Angeles Fire...
by admin | Oct 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
I participated in an update of all things Richmond San Rafael Bridge on October 1, 2021. Social media discussion of the westbound Richmond San Rafael Bridge configuration remains voluminous and vigorous. Those who commute across the bridge in the morning are incensed...
by admin | Oct 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending October 1st, 2021. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5th, 2021.Closed Session begins at 5:30 PM, followed by the Regular Meeting of the...
by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you are wondering why the level of service for the City of Richmond is declining, why no one answers the phone anymore or returns phone calls, and why no one responds to complaints, it might be because there are over 100 job vacancies, and this is on top of the...
by admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the most time consuming things the Mayor’s Office Staff does is “constituent casework,” which consists of taking calls and/or emails from mostly disgruntled residents (and sometimes businesses). My staff spends consistently a collective total about 30 hours a...
