Sims Violations, Benzene, Tweets, Town Halls and More

by | Feb 7, 2018 | Uncategorized

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued two notices of violation to Sims Metal Management for public nuisance and an illegal burning operation. There was no information about what penalties would be assessed. Meanwhile, a press release from the Contra...

Timelines on Fire Response Don’t Jibe

by | Feb 5, 2018 | Uncategorized

Both Richmond Fire Department and Contra Costa Health Services have now released their respective timelines for activities related to the Sims Metal fire of January 30. There may be an explanation, but what is remarkable are the discrepancies between the two timelines...

Mayor’s Office Richmond Food Census Project

by | Jan 31, 2018 | Uncategorized

The mayor’s Office project to survey, map and evaluate the availaibity of healthy food to all residents has turned out to be complex and time-consuming project, but we are on the home stretch. Following is an article by a UC Berkley grad student who is one of more...

U.S. Conference of Mayors

by | Jan 28, 2018 | Uncategorized

For most of the past week, I joined 250 mayors from across America, representing Richmond at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. These meetings are an opportunity to learn about the best practices in other cities so that we can bring back...