After a great three-day weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas at my 50th high school reunion, I am back to work and back on the campaign trail. Our first mailing piece hit mailboxes of traditionally vote-by-mail voters on Saturday, October 6. The second mailing piece will...

"I see in the near future a crisis approaching which unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. Corporations have been enthroned, an era of corruption will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavour to prolong its reign by...

In the various candidates forums, everyone has an idea about how to create jobs in Richmond. The Chevron candidates think we should suck up to Chevron more. The Chamber of Commerce candidates think we should cut taxes and fees. Others think that the disruptions at...

Art on the Greenway exhibit a community effort to celebrate Richmond The Richmond Art Center's Art on the Greenway exhibit (September 15-November 9, 2012) features the work of Richmond's 2012 Neighborhood Public Art program grantees. Projects include murals and mosaic...

Richmond: Resolution calls on Chevron to meet higher standards in aftermath of Aug. 6 fire By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/02/2012 10:36:46 PM PDT Updated: 10/03/2012 06:36:22 AM PDT RICHMOND -- Along with investigations by a consortium of federal,...

Booze assault case divides council The City Council is divided over whether to discuss a case of assault involving councilmember Corky Booze. (Photo by: Tawanda Kanhema) By Tawanda KanhemaPosted 3 hours ago City Councilmembers Tuesday night refused to publicly discuss...

With 34 days left to go, Monday night, October 1, may have been the last formal forum for Richmond City Council candidates (see Richmond Confidential story below). I would like to bring you up to date on our campaign, with particular attention to a group of...

Point-Counter Point: Richmond Measure N Soda Tax by Community Forum on September 30, 2012 · 0 comments As election day approaches, debate sharpens over controversial local measures. Below see 17 REASONS WHY MEASURE N, A TAX ON SUGAR DRINKS, SHOULD BE DEFEATED, by...

Community groups sue EPA over oil refinery pollution Appreciate this post? Please donate & share below. http://www.southernstudies.org/2012/10/community-groups-sue-epa-over-oil-refinery-pollution.html A coalition of community organizations has filed a citizen...

The Marin Energy Authority was notified today that the CPUC has reviewed and certified MEA’s revised CCA Implementation Plan that adds Richmond. MEA Board Members representing the City of Richmond will be Council Member Tom Butt with Mayor Gail McLaughlin serving as...

The previously much maligned Riggers Loft (Riggers Loft Rehabilitation Project Contract Authorized by City Council, August 1, 2012) at Port of Richmond Point Potrero Marine Terminal is now well under construction and on schedule. Abatement of hazardous materials and...

Richmond city council set to ask Chevron to invest in city AP Photo / Associated Press Chevron Refinery in Richmond (file) RICHMOND: City proposes Chevron refinery help revitalize downtrodden area KTVU.com RICHMOND, Calif. — Many Richmond residents have been highly...

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 28th, 2012. 1. Meeting Notes The next meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, October 2nd, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:30 PM, followed by the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. 2....

Chevron executives have informed me that Chevron will be filing today an appeal of the Contra Costa County Assessment Appeals Board decision of April 12, 2012 (see Chevron Tax Appeal Findings, April 2, 2012 and Shocking Decision on Chevron Property Tax, April 2, 2012)...

It was a softball by Darrell Reese’s high standards, but the first hit piece of the 2012 Richmond campaign landed in mailboxes today. Turns out Marilyn Langlois withheld taxes for two years to protest the war in Iraq. Not exactly a felony. We all know death and taxes...

Richmond leaders to call on Chevron to join Berkeley lab in investing in city's shoreline district By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 10/01/2012 01:50:55 PM PDT Updated: 10/01/2012 01:50:56 PM PDT Related Stories Oct 1: Resolution aimed at drawing Chevron...

The following is from Barbara Smith: City Council members Below is an update on two issues – community air monitoring and property tax. As always, please contact me if you have any questions or input. Community Air Monitoring Attached is a letter we sent to Bill...

Last week saw two City Council candidates forums sponsored by neighborhood councils (see two stories from Richmond Confidential below), the latter of which was the scene of the biggest political news from Richmond this week involving Corky Booze. The month of October...

East Bay News Richmond city councilman to press charges against man over attack Sunday, September 30, 2012 by Tomas Roman RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- Politics in Richmond is turning into a contact sport. A city councilman is set to press charges against a community...

Our first campaign mailer goes out via snail mail next week, but for a preview see Re-Elect Tom Butt first campaign mailer. It includes an open letter to Refinery Manager Nigel Hearne that defines my commitment to Chevron and what I expect from Chevron. Also, take...