by admin | Dec 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
The following is provided at the request of Councilmember Jeff Ritterman: TOGETHER WE CAN END CHEVRON”S PERK: Everyone in Richmond pays a 10% tax on utilities, Chevron does not. Let”s fix it. Dear Friend: I am reaching out to you with some good news about...
by admin | Nov 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
Despite my E-FORUM “Rumors of Paratransit Demise Exaggerated,” November 29, 2009, I continue to get emails and phone calls alleging that drivers are being laid off and service is terminating. Here is the latest from City Manager Bill Lindsay: The following...
by admin | Nov 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
The following editorial appeared in today”s Contra Costa Times. For my part, I have been consistent. Disappointing more than a few people, I voted for the project in 2004, and I continue to support it (see Point Molate Update, November 12, 2009). In fact, I am...
by admin | Nov 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
After I tagged along on the North & East Patrol last Tuesday night (CBS-5 Features North and East Patrol, November 25, 2009), Shirley and I got up early Wednesday and drove to Carson City, NV, where I had to scope out an energy conservation program for the Carson...
by admin | Nov 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Rumors about layoffs and elimination of Paratransit Services have been emailed to me by several persons the last few days. According to the city manager, the current facts are that no paratransit drivers have received layoff notices, and the service is continuing...
by admin | Nov 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Richmond casino fight turns to Washington, D.C. By John Simerman Contra Costa Times Posted: 11/29/2009 12:00:00 AM PST Updated: 11/29/2009 04:53:40 AM PST Related Nov 27: As city vote nears, critics seek leverage on Point Molate plan Some of the loudest East Bay...