by admin | Jan 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
The timeline for considering a replacement for Gary Bell will likely go something like this: 60 days runs out on March 8. January 15 – announce the vacancy and set the dates for the process January 31 – deadline for candidates statements February 12...
by admin | Jan 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
One of the jobs of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LACO) on which I serve as an alternate to the two members appointed by the Contra Costa Mayors Conference is to provide periodic reviews of services provided by cities and special districts (Municipal Service...
by admin | Jan 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending January 4th, 2013. Meeting Notes The swearing in ceremony for newly re-elected Councilmembers is scheduled for Tuesday, January 8th, at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. A reception follows...
by admin | Jan 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
As the City faces the prospect of selecting a replacement for Gary Bell, a little history about past appointments may be interesting. Since at least 1994, the City Council has never selected the runner-up in a previous election to take a vacant seat. I know this well,...
by admin | Jan 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Chevron firefighters may have gouged pipe Jaxon Van Derbeken Updated 10:45 pm, Thursday, January 3, 2013 A fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond spewed a cloud of gas and smoke thousands of feet into the air on Aug. 6. Photo: Lance Iversen, The Chronicle / SF A...
by admin | Jan 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Richmond Councilman-elect Gary Bell’s illness leaves future of council seat uncertain By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 01/04/2013 04:51:43 PM PST Updated: 01/04/2013 04:51:43 PM PST RICHMOND — A contentious battle is shaping up over who will...
