Update from 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...

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Chevron to Appeal 2007-2009 Property Tax Ruling

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)...

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Riggers Loft Under Construction

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...

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Richmond City Council Set to Ask Chevron to Invest in City

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...

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The Season for Candidates Forums

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...

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Re-Elect Tom Butt 2012 – First Campaign Mailer

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...

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October 2, 2012, City Council Agenda/Packet

The October 2, 2012, Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx. Item of particular interest are H-5 and H-6 that respond to recent Grand Jury reports and Item I-1, which is a...

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Chevron Issues “Industry Alert” on Sulfidation Corrosion

From Chevron: City Council members: Attached is an alert we are issuing to the industry because we feel it is important to share information even though our investigation is ongoing. The pipe system that failed had been regularly inspected at numerous monitoring...

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43 Days Until Election Day – Campaign Update

43 days until election day. We have several new endorsements, including: United Teachers of Richmond Contra Costa Times Firefighters Local 188 Richmond Police Officers Association League of Conservation Voters East Bay For additional information, see www.tombutt.com....

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Information Received from Chevron

This just in from Barbara Smith at Chevron: City Council members: Below are updates on two topics that Nigel shared with media at a press briefing this afternoon. We will also provide these updates at the city/county public meeting this evening. Also copied below is...

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Criminal Investigation at Chevron Refinery

Criminal investigation at Chevron refinery Jaxon Van Derbeken Updated 11:29 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2012 Jack Broadbent, executive director of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, says Chevron was "routing gas through that pipe to the flare that they...

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Weekly Report for the Week Ending September 21st, 2012

Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending September 21st, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 25th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:30 PM and with the regular agenda beginning at 6:30...

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