Point-Counter Point: Richmond Measure N Soda Tax

Point-Counter Point: Richmond Measure N Soda Tax by Community Forum on September 30, 2012 · 0 comments As election day approaches, debate sharpens over controversial local measures. Below see 17 REASONS WHY MEASURE N, A TAX ON SUGAR DRINKS, SHOULD BE DEFEATED, by...

Riggers Loft Under Construction

The previously much maligned Riggers Loft (Riggers Loft Rehabilitation Project Contract Authorized by City Council, August 1, 2012) at Port of Richmond Point Potrero Marine Terminal is now well under construction and on schedule. Abatement of hazardous materials and...

Chevron to Appeal 2007-2009 Property Tax Ruling

Chevron executives have informed me that Chevron will be filing today an appeal of the Contra Costa County Assessment Appeals Board decision of April 12, 2012 (see Chevron Tax Appeal Findings, April 2, 2012 and Shocking Decision on Chevron Property Tax, April 2, 2012)...

Breaking Negative

It was a softball by Darrell Reese’s high standards, but the first hit piece of the 2012 Richmond campaign landed in mailboxes today. Turns out Marilyn Langlois withheld taxes for two years to protest the war in Iraq. Not exactly a felony. We all know death and taxes...