by admin | Sep 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
When the City Council debated on whether or not to join Marin Energy Authority, dissenter Corky Booze challenged, “Show us the jobs.” Well, Mr. Booze, here is the first one. Marin Energy Authority has only a small and nimble staff, but its first hire after expanding...
by admin | Sep 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 14th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM and with the regular agenda beginning at 6:30...
by admin | Sep 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Amendments to campaign disclosure law pass through first stage “I guess you could look at [the original ordinance] as a Cadillac,” Councilmember Jim Rogers said. “And this one here, I guess you could look at it as a Ford.” Photo: Tawanda Kanhema Tweet By Rachel de...
by admin | Sep 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
From “Richmond Trees.” Richmond Trees is proud and excited to announce that we have been awarded our first $10K grant from California ReLEAF to plant street trees. A partnership was created between Richmond Trees, the City of Richmond and Groundwork Richmond in our...
by admin | Sep 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
With 55 days to go, the Richmond campaign season begins to live up to its sordid reputation. Richmond Confidential reports that Bea Roberson embellished her endorsement list with individuals and organizations that claimed not to have endorsed her. The Richmond Chamber...
by admin | Sep 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
Contra Costa Times Gauge of neighborhood wealth? Look to the trees Posted: 09/10/2012 7:36 AM When the chief of the U.S. Forest Service landed in the Bay Area last month, he skipped the redwood forests to visit a treeless West Oakland sidewalk across from a used car...
