Mayor and Councilmembers: The purpose of this email is to provide you with background information concerning the existing property tax revenue issues in the City of Richmond. Specifically, I would like to provide you with some general information regarding Richmond’s...

From The Nation, July 12, 2013, http://www.thenation.com/article/175244/rescue-local-economies-cities-seize-underwater-mortgages-through-eminent-domain#axzz2YqizgclQ To Rescue Local Economies, Cities Seize Underwater Mortgages Through Eminent Domain In Richmond,...

You will see in the Contra Costa Times article below “State panel urges more stringent refinery safety oversight following major blaze at Richmond Chevron,” a discussion of “dangerous buildings” (“At Richmond City Hall on Thursday, the Planning Commission unanimously...

Campaign committee treasurer admits numerous violations during contentious Richmond election in 2012 By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/12/2013 12:30:14 PM PDT Updated: 07/12/2013 01:03:28 PM PDT Richmond City Council Member Corky Booz. (Kristopher...

Three days before the November 2012 election, Corky Booze and several others conspired to mail an illegal hit piece intended to defame me. See: Hit Piece, November 2, 2012 Corky Booze Revealed as Hit Piece Author, November 5, 2012 The mailer was full of lies, which is...

This may be offensive, but interesting. A Richmond resident who was involved in the filming writes: Several years back we were approached by "independent producers" to do a documentary. We worked our rear-ends off to have this done so it could highlight alternatives...

This devaluation of Richmond real estate makes no sense. Every source of information, other than the county assessor, cites significant price rises. For example, http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/Richmond-California/ states: Average price per square foot for Richmond...

Please make this information available to anyone you know that needs medical attention and does not have medical insurance. Want to receive TOM BUTT E-FORUM and other action alerts on Richmond political and community issues delivered to your email address? Email your...

Time to kick your heels! Don’t miss the full-blown BLUES night this Friday 7/12 at Point Richmond Music. This date features blues bands: Twice as Good, and Willie G. Time: 5:00 to 8:00 pm Place: Downtown Pt. Richmond Learn more in...

West Contra Costa school board trustee Charles Ramsey sets sights on becoming Richmond's next mayor By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/09/2013 03:46:08 PM PDT Updated: 07/09/2013 04:48:55 PM PDT...

What do the 80th birthday celebration for Rosalie Sorrels, former Richmond Mayor David Pierce and Hunter S. Thompson (remember Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?) have to do with Richmond, more particularly Point Richmond? This started out as simply a description of a...

In 2011, I discovered that despite widespread assumption to the contrary, Richmond did not actually have a ban on fireworks, as did all other cities in Contra Costa County. I introduced an ordinance to correct that shortcoming. The staff report stated: Each year, the...

From: Kathy Kramer [mailto:kathy@kathykramerconsulting.net] Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 11:49 AM To: Kathy Kramer Subject: seeking lawns to sheet-mulch Dear All, I would appreciate your forwarding this to friends, colleagues, or family members who may be...

From: Pacific Coast Farmers Markets [mailto:Pacific_Coast_Farmers_Markets@mail.vresp.com] Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 11:45 AM To: Butt, Shirley Subject: Revised July Farmers' Market newsletter Point Richmond Farmers' Market July 2013 In This Issue Berry Berry Good...

Chevron refinery blaze to cost Richmond, school district millions in property tax revenues By Rick Radin and Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/02/2013 04:53:07 PM PDT Updated: 07/02/2013 11:33:42 PM PDT Click photo to enlarge The release of flammable vapor...

Fifth Annual Target Independence Day Celebration WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Featuring Oakland East Bay Symphony at The Craneway Pavilion Free to the public Inside the historic Ford Point Building on the waterfront in Richmond, the Oakland East Bay Symphony, the Craneway...

Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia sworn in as newest member of state air board By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 06/27/2013 04:47:11 PM PDT Updated: 06/27/2013 04:47:12 PM PDT SACRAMENTO -- Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia was sworn in Thursday as...

For those who want to maximize their fireworks viewing, the annual Third of July celebration in Richmond is made to order, with no fewer than three viewing sites available. The official city location is Marina Bay Park, at the foot of the Marina Bay Parkway, where...

Using new funds provided in the FY 2103-2014 state budget, WCCUSD will pick up the cost, previously borne by the City of Richmond, for two Resource Officers, including adding one additional officer. This is a win-win for the City and WCCUSD, which collaborate on a...

From: Alan Wolken [mailto:awolken@ci.richmond.ca.us] Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 6:16 PM To: Butt, Tom Cc: Lindsay, Bill; Melissa Tigbao Subject: Dornan Tunnel Update Councilmember Butt, the following is an update on the Dornan Tunnel repair activities; Last Friday...