by admin | Jun 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
The article below is from Politico: THE BUZZ: In Oakland, the city payroll has exploded 43 percent in the last four years — up from $492 million in 2014 to an all-time high of $622 million in 2018, according to new data from the watchdog website, Transparent...
by admin | Jun 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Later this month, I will be attending the US Conference of Mayors 87th summer meeting in Honolulu, preceded by the 2nd Annual Climate Mayors Summit. I have submitted the following Policy Resolution, “Supporting Cities’ Rights and Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change...
by admin | Jun 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending June 7th, 2019. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18th. Enjoy the next week off! Upcoming Events Spring Clean-Up & Chess in the Park Calling...
by admin | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Attention Richmond Residents Seeking applicants for the Richmond Rent Board! The terms of the current Rent Board members expired March 21, 2019, and the board is functioning under a questionably legal provision of Resolution 4-09, adopted January 20, 2009, which...
by admin | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last night, June 4, 2019, I proposed for the second time to appoint a total of 19 individuals to fully seat the Rent Board, Planning Commission and Community Police Review Commission. The City Council failed to provide the three votes needed to approve it. The RPA and...
by admin | Jun 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Richmond, CA Upgraded Three Notches To ‘AA-‘ From ‘A-‘ On Restored Budgetary Performance And Stronger Economy 31-May-2019 13:03 EDT View Analyst Contact Information SAN FRANCISCO (S&P Global Ratings) May 31, 2019–S&P Global...