by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
I recently declared my candidacy to run for reelection as mayor of Richmond in the November 2018 election. I will hold a fundraiser on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 5:30pm – 8:00pm at East Brother Beer Company to kick-off my campaign. If you would like to attend,...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Mike Parker, widely regarded as the real brains behind the RPA and a generally reasonable person, and Sue Wilson, the RPA communications chair, wrote me the following “Open Letter” yesterday, also posted on the REALRICH Facebook page: Open Letter Tom, There were...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) states, “For almost 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.” It appears that the ACLU has moved from protecting...
by admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
After working hard to assure 50% Richmond labor participation in MCE Solar 1, the largest publicly sponsored solar project in California, we are beginning to experience a shortage of local workers due to competing projects underway in Richmond, and we currently have...
by admin | Oct 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
One week away, and we still need a few more donors to fill the boat. Please forward this to someone you know who can afford at least $1,000 to support dozens of Richmond’s youth sports teams for the coming year. The Mayor’s Community Fund I established has been...
by admin | Oct 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Third Quarter 2017 Richmond Review from Jeff Leenhouts of Cushman & Wakefield is out. The Richmond warehouse market is just over 6 million square feet, with a 1.2% vacancy rate. The low vacancies and high rental rates of $0.70/square foot are partially...