by admin | Nov 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Nat Bates and I were both elected to the City Council in 1995 (although Bates had served previously for 15 years from 1967 to 1983). In 1999, I compiled a voting record of all contested Richmond City Council decisions since November of 1995. The vast majority of votes...
by admin | Nov 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
For those of you who are into political history, I offer a short course (click here) from the E-FORUM Archives about the City Council from 2004 to 2008, a remarkable time when the City of Richmond climbed out of its 2004 financial crisis, elected its first RPA...
by admin | Nov 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Richmond residents, leaders warn of danger from Bakken crude by rail shipments Kinder Morgan’s Richmond depot takes in dozens of DOT-111 train cars laden with Bakken crude oil from North Dakota every week. (Phil James/Richmond Confidential) By Phil JamesPosted 2...
by admin | Nov 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Back on Oct 16th, Marin TV covered Senator Bernie Sander’s visit to Richmond and excerpts of the video are part of the lead in this week’s Bill Moyer’s PBS program, an extended interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders. The program began airing nationally...
by admin | Nov 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Uche Uwahemu seems to be nice guy who is motivated to start a political career. I admire anyone who is willing to make that plunge. However, I do get a little defensive when someone, in this case Uwahemu, uses one-minute sound bites to criticize as ineffective the 19...
by admin | Nov 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending October 31st, 2014. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th, 2014. Please note that there will not be a City Council meeting on Election...
