The Critical Case for Measure M in Richmond
PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS WIDELY ON YOUR RICHMOND NEXTDOOR, NEIGHBORHOOD AND FACEBOOK POSTS. In the shadow of a nine-person City Council Race and the Measure L Rent Control initiative, Measure M is below most people’s radar but affects everyone and is arguably the most...
Alternate Eviction Stories
From the East Bay Times: Richmond: Activists protest evictions ahead of rent control vote Fair housing advocates have criticized the owner of a Richmond apartment complex for what they describe as an unnecessary eviction that affects many elderly and low-income...
Volunteer as a Writer Coach
Volunteer as a Writer Coach http://www.writercoachconnection.org/. This is WriterCoach Connection's first year at Lovonya DeJean Middle School and we couldn't be more excited about this opportunity! Writer coaches work with students one-on-one on their writing...
Private Commuter Ferry Service NOW from Richmond to San Francisco
From Tideline: “Private commuter passes for October 2016 are now available for purchase via our crowdfunding campaign on Tilt! Enjoy WiFi, beverage service and flat screen TVs onboard. Boats depart from San Francisco Pier 1.5, Berkeley Marina, Point Pinole Regional...
Support Youth Sports – Play Golf – Be a Sponsor!
T Join me for a round of golf while supporting youth sports teams and leagues in Richmond! The 2nd Annual Mayor’s Community Fund Golf Tournament is only two weeks away! Last year the inaugural event raised $15,000, which was awarded to 15 Richmond youth sports teams...
Update on PCB Contaminated Soil Dumped by Wareham Development in Richmond
The City of Richmond has refused to grant Wareham Development a permit to store the PCB-contaminated soil in Richmond and has ordered them to remove it. In a letter dated September 30, 2016, Wareham has committed to contact the City on Monday to “confirm exactly which...
Study reveals reasons behind Richmond food desert – Your Mayor’s Office at Work!
Study reveals reasons behind Richmond food desert Poster outside Richmond's corner store. Photo by Julia Vassey By Julia Vassey A poster outside the entrance to Browns Market on Barrett Avenue shows peppers, tomatoes and broccoli. “Available fresh every day,” it says....
October 4, 2016, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M.
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx
Residential Rental Market in Richmond Cools Off
According to Rent Jungle, the Richmond residential rental market is cooling off, not spiking as rent control advocated would have us believe. The average apartment rent over the prior 6 months in Richmond has increased by $9 (0.4%), less than 1% annualized, and two...
Toxic PCB Soils Dumped in Point Richmond With No Permit
Without informing the City of Richmond and without applying for the required grading permit, Wareham Development dumped hundreds of tons of PCB-contaminated soils excavated from a site in Emeryville onto a vacant lot owned by Wareham in Point Richmond within only a...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending September 23, 2016
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 23, 2016. 1. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27th beginning with a Closed Session at 5:30 PM, followed by the regular City...
September 27, 2016, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M.
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, September 27, 2016, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx
Mayor’s Business Roundtable Luncheon – SEPTEMBER 28TH
Register for my quarterly Business Roundtable Luncheon! The event is taking place on Wednesday, September 28th from Noon – 1:30 pm at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts (339 11th St, Richmond, CA 94801). The Business Roundtable is an informal lunch gathering...
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Final Concert – Pt. Richmond Music: Matt Jaffe & The Distractions and Extra Large close the 2016 season!
Don't Miss the Final Concert of the Season on 9/23! Point Richmond Music's (PRM) summer series concludes its record crowd-drawing 15th annual season on Friday, September 23rd, with Matt Jaffe & The Distractions (rock, 5:30pm to 6:30pm) and Extra Large (eclectic...
Scoutorama for Richmond Kids September 25, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Recent Increase in Homicides
There is a wave of gun violence resulting in homicides that we are currently experiencing that started in August of this year. Today, the homicide count is at 21, the same as for all of last year. Unfortunately, these shootings represent an isolated spike in a...
Weekly Report for the Week Ending September 16, 2016
Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 16, 2016. 1. Meeting Notes The City Council returned from its summer recess this past Tuesday, September 13th. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,...
September 20, 2016, Regular Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet – CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M.
The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, September 20, 2016, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx
MCE Quarterly Update for Richmond, CA
Here is an update on the latest MCE news and opportunities available for Richmond to promote sustainability. Here are a few exciting highlights: · New Lower Rates: MCE’s rates have been reduced an average of 9%, effective in September · Major Win for Climate: MCE has...