What the Heck Does the Richmond Mayor Do?

by | Jul 1, 2017 | Uncategorized

What the Heck Does the Richmond Mayor Do? Figure 1 – 2017 Richmond City Council Introduction A lot of people don’t know what the mayor does or even what the mayor can do. Many think the position is like a czar (“You’re the mayor, aren’t you; make it happen!”)....

3rd of July Fireworks

by | Jun 30, 2017 | Uncategorized

Join us for the annual 3rd of July Fireworks show! This will be a free, family-friendly event featuring live music by the Oakland Symphony, food, and spectacular fireworks across the San Francisco skyline! Please call (510) 620-7693 for more information.

Overgrown Grass and Weeds

by | Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized

Many people are contacting me about the untended growth of grass and weeds in street medians and along the edges of major streets. Richmond’s Department of Infrastructure and Operations is equally frustrated about this. After four years of severe drought,...