Procurement RFP for Richmond Ferry Boats Announced!

Request for Proposals 16-001: North Bay Ferry Procurement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that proposals will be received by the Manager, Operations, of the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority at Pier 9, Suite 111, San Francisco, CA 94111, until...

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Help Raise Richmond’s Cool City California Score Now!

You may not know it, but Richmond is a competitor in the Cool California Challenge. See my invitation at https://www.youtube.com/embed/rkl6HXg0SjI?feature=player_embedded. 22 cities are participating in the 2015–2016 Cool California Challenge: Claremont, San Mateo,...

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2015 Paris Climate Conference at Richmond Rotary March 25

2015 Paris Climate Conference – March 25 at Richmond Rotary Richmond Mayor Tom Butt will present a “show and tell” of his exciting trip to Paris for the UNFCC COP21 this past December, and what it means for the City of Richmond and Marin Clean Energy. Approximately...

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We Need a Media Snopes for Richmond

Unfortunately, one of the tasks that falls to me as mayor is debunking what is often written about Richmond. Maybe it’s my imagination, but it seems that Richmond all too often is a target of media for undeserved negativity, often bolstered with one or more quotes...

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Richmond Progressive Alliance Opposes Riviera Ballot Measure

Stop developers from buying bypasses & defend General Plan RPA opposes "Richmond Riviera" ballot measure The following statement was drafted and approved by the RPA Steering Committee and presented to and endorsed by the membership at the December meeting: The...

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Richmond Promise Deadlines Quickly Approaching!

Richmond Promise Deadlines Quickly Approaching! I am very happy to report that the Richmond Promise is off to a strong start, with over 300 students currently enrolled in the online application system and 71 completed applications. Richmond Promise, Inc. Executive...

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The Beckerleys’ Triumphant Return to California

After a 35-year business odyssey that began in Point Richmond, Tony and Carla Beckerley are returning to California where Tony will be managing the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls for Aramark, the new Yosemite concessionaire that beat out Delaware North. Or it might be...

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Fundraiser- Birthday Party March 30, 2016

As an E-FORUM subscriber, you are invited to my birthday party/fundraiser on March 30, 2016, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kaleidoscope, 109 Park Place, Richmond 94801. Honorary Co-Sponsors: · Irma Anderson, Former Mayor, City of Richmond · Rosemary Corbin, Former Mayor, City...

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Last Call for Youth Sports Team Grants

Today is the deadline for youth sports teams and leagues to apply for grant awards ranging from $250 to $5,000. The funding for this grant are being provided by my community fund, which I created last year. I am offering this grant opportunity because sports teach our...

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