by admin | Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
This message is being sent on behalf of Laura Snideman Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending June 5th, 2020. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th. Closed Session begins at 6:00...
by admin | Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JUNE 8, 2020 WETA Adopts Safety Plan, Increases Ferry Service in Vallejo and Richmond SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) announced today that it will resume San Francisco Bay Ferry service...
by admin | Jun 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are multiple social media and email campaigns going on in response to police violence and the George Floyd killing. 8 Can’t Wait First is the “8 Can’t Wait” campaign, explained in detail by Vox in “8 Can’t Wait, explained.” Officials across the country are...
by admin | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
On June 2, the City Council continued the effort to reach a balanced budget by June 30, only 26 days away. The highpoints of budget action are as follows: Staff has reduced the estimate of the FY 2019-20 budget deficit from $7 million to $2 million. That reduces the...
by admin | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
At every budget session, the subject of overtime pay comes up. Each year, the City of Richmond pays out millions of dollars in overtime. City staff and unions alike argue the necessity and frugality of overtime. They argue that it actually saves the city money because...
by admin | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
We have been getting hundreds of formula emails under the heading “8 can’t wait” urging us to adopt police reform. My name is _______ and I am a resident of Napa, Ca. I urge you to consider researching the 8 Can’t Wait project and implementing the outlined...
