Let the Race Begin

There will be two candidates for Richmond Mayor and 13 candidates for Richmond City Council, listed below: Mayor Tom Butt, Mayor Melvin Lee Willis Jr., Richmond Vice Mayor City Council Cesar Zepeda, Benefits Broker Carole Johnson, Community Volunteer Demnlus Johnson...

Justice for Najari?

While it appears that the Alameda County District Attorney will not pursue charges against Najari Smith for resisting arrest, he is still due in court today at 9:00 AM at the Wiley M. Manuel Courthouse, 661 Washington Street, Oakland, for the infraction citation...

Looking for Signers of Measure T Ballot Argument

I am looking for three other people (in addition to me and Eduarado Martinez) to sign the below ballot argument. It should be someone with a recognizable position of leadership in the Richmond community – an elected (or former elected) official, non-profit leader,...

The Mayor’s 2018 Homelss Challenge Updated

Since I issued The Mayor’s 2018 Homeless Challenge (July 28, 2018), City staff has corrected the list of Richmond’s ten largest employers: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. 3510 THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP 805 KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS 506 COSTCO WHOLESALE #482 431...