by admin | Jul 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are two types of people in Richmond: (1) those who set off fireworks on the 4th of July (and the months leading up to it), and (2) those who complain about it. It is possible that the former outnumber the latter. Setting off fireworks in Richmond is illegal and...
by admin | Jul 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
The RPA folks, this time Melvin Willis and Eli Moore, are at it again, complaining that anything that makes Richmond better is suspect because it might bring gentrification. Involuntary displacement of any of our residents is a concern we all share, but complaining...
by admin | Jun 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
I am pleased to announce that Julieth Ortiz has joined the staff of the City of Richmond Mayor’s Office, replacing both Christopher Whitmore and Sequoia Erasmus. Chris has already moved on to join former Chief of Staff David Gray at the San Francisco Public Utility...
by admin | Jun 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
The photo below just popped up on Facebook to remind me what the Riggers Loft looked like six years ago. It was literally falling down and had been written off by the Port of Richmond. Thanks to my colleagues on the City Council (yes, especially the Richmond...
by admin | Jun 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
There is groundbreaking news that Solar Has Overtaken Gas and Wind as Biggest Source of New U.S. Power. MCE is committed to supporting and incentivizing 100% renewable energy sources like solar systems for homes and businesses. MCE recently distributed over $1.8...
by admin | Jun 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
No city has really solved the homeless problem. It remains intractable. What happens when a “pop up” homeless encampment is abated by a public agency? Maybe 20 to 25 percent of the campers who are offered access to a shelter or other program that can take them off the...
