by admin | Sep 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Here is an update on the latest MCE news and opportunities available for Richmond to promote sustainability. Here are a few exciting highlights: · New Lower Rates: MCE’s rates have been reduced an average of 9%, effective in September · Major Win for Climate: MCE has...
by admin | Sep 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Last night, the City Council considered a moratorium on rent increases and evictions placed on the agenda by the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA). The RPA knew full well that the six votes would not be there to pass it. The sole purpose was to use a City Council...
by admin | Sep 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Next week, the Kids First advocates will be coming to the City Council with their petition signatures requesting we place it on the ballot. Legally, we have no choice, and it will be probably June 2018. See: ·...
by admin | Sep 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Following is Nat Bates’ version of the riot and bullying that occurred after the failed vote on a rent control moratorium at last night’s City Council meeting: With respect to the incident that occurred during last night’s council meeting between council members...
by admin | Sep 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
For the 2016 Richmond City Council Race, I am initially endorsing Jim Rogers and Jael Myrick. I may make an additional endorsement at a later date. Jim Rogers Jael Myrick This year’s election is critical for Richmond’s future. The prospect of a fourth Richmond...
by admin | Sep 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
This is a really good article on rent control, whose advocates have a lot in common with climate change deniers. It has been widely reported that 97 percent of informed scientists who have an opinion agree that global warming is real and that it results from human...
