by admin | May 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
Dear Friend, A local organization, Next 10, has created an innovative Budget Challenge that mirrors the decisions I’ll have to make balance our state’s budget deficit. The simulation contains accurate figures for California’s revenues and...
by admin | May 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
Two Richmond projects were selected for design awards by the San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute of Architects on May 6. In the category, Historic Preservation and Innovation in Rehabilitation, the Richmond Civic Center won an Honor Award (architect Nadel,...
by admin | May 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
After months of negotiating with Chevron under the facilitation of Oakland mediator Randy Wulff, of Wulff, Quinby & Sochynsky, the City of Richmond negotiating team struck a proposed deal regarding taxation at about 6:30 PM yesterday (Thursday) evening. The...
by admin | May 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
Our Neighbors: Point Richmond puts best foot forward for spring By Chris Treadway Contra Costa Times Posted: 05/03/2010 07:24:01 PM PDT Updated: 05/03/2010 07:24:01 PM PDT THERE is a strong case of spring fever going on around Point Richmond, the historic waterfront...
by admin | Apr 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending April 30th, 2010. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, May 4th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, followed by the regular City Council meeting agenda scheduled...
by admin | Apr 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
California Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg and Assembly Speaker John Perez have invited Chevron and the Plaintiffs in the Chevron refinery litigation to sit down on May 4 to negotiate a settlement. The plaintiffs have accepted, but Chevron is still...