Business Improvement District Approved for Richmond’s Re-Emerging Downtown
Business improvement district approved for Richmond's re-emerging downtown By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/19/2012 01:01:21 PM PDT From World War II to the 1960s, downtown Richmond was a bustling hub of commerce and culture, including banks, theaters,...
City Manager’s Weekly Reports for Weeks of July 13 and July 20
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending July 20th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, July 24th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:30 PM, and with the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. As a...
Richmond Unveils Community-built Bioswale in Iron Triangle
Richmond unveils community-built bioswale in Iron Triangle By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/18/2012 06:12:16 PM PDT Welcome to the bioswale. A two-block stretch of the Richmond Greenway is now more than just an aesthetically pleasing bicycle and...
Mayor Comments on The Situation at City Council Meetings
Dear friends, I am compelled to make a statement about the current state of affairs at Richmond City Council meetings. Those of you who follow City Council meetings know how much chaos and discord exists. I want to share my feelings about this. There is dysfunction on...
In Richmond, Free Speech Takes a Lengthy Toll
In Richmond, free speech takes a lengthy toll By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/19/2012 02:45:27 PM PDT Updated: 07/19/2012 03:23:32 PM PDT English scholar John Milton famously espoused the freedom to speak as the right that stands above all others, but...
Event Reminder: Wickie Workday, Saturday 7/21
East Brother Light Station still needs volunteers on Saturday, July 21. I’ll be there. To register, click on http://www.ebls.org/volunteering.html. If you are a late filer, contact Angelina Schwark by e-mail at volunteer@ebls.org. Event Reminder Wickie Workday,...
Nutiva is Hiring
In June, you read on the E-FORUM that Nutiva was moving to Richmond (Nutiva Moves to Richmond, Adds 50 Employees, June 12, 2012). Now Nutiva is hiring and there will be a Nutiva Job Fair - Monday August 6th 12-4PM in Point Richmond. Monday, Aug 6 12:00p to 4:00 PM at...
Hillbilly Vacation
The E-FORUM has been dark for a week and catching up due to the author’s absence from E-FORUM world headquarters in Richmond. There is nothing like a few days in the Arkansas Ozarks to cure a Boozé -induced hangover from a late night (actually early morning) City...
Richmond Council Rejects Idea of Charging Rent to WWII Vessel
Richmond council rejects idea of charging rent to WWII vessel By Robert Rogers Contra Costa Times Posted: 07/10/2012 11:55:38 PM PDT Updated: 07/10/2012 11:55:38 PM PDT RICHMOND -- The SS Red Oak Victory has not seen active duty for decades, but its supporters...
Richmond Bay Trail Mid Year 2012 Report
Attached for your enjoyment and information is the 13th Richmond Bay Trail Mid Year Report. This upbeat, colorful report features kudos to Richmond’s Bay Trail from the State Coastal Conservancy, progress toward closing five major gaps totaling over three miles and...
Campaign Update July 10, 2012
New entries are highlighted (in bold type) . I want to thank those of you who have responded to my campaign updates by sending encouragement, donations and endorsements. To donate and/or volunteer, see http://tombutt.com/contribute.htm. Some of the encouraging...
From KQED – What’s So Good About Richmond? Plenty, Say Residents
What's So Good About Richmond? Plenty, Say Residents July 9, 2012, 3:52 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks Email Share Twitter Facebook 0 Comments In May, KQED reporter Mina Kim and I traveled over the Bay Bridge to talk with residents of Richmond in an attempt to learn more...
Final USS Iowa Update: A Tale of Two Cities
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Final USS Iowa Update: A Tale of Two Cities Uh-oh someone put bees in my bonnet on my day off...come to think of it, the SF Giants have the day off too... I happened to glance at the "dead tree edition" of the Contra Costa Times on the kitchen...
Backers of Richmond’s Historic Ship Rally in Response to Call for it to Pay Rent
This is not a matter of the City spending money on the Red Oak Victory, and it’s not a choice of charging rent or laying off some City employee. It’s a matter of the City foregoing potential rent that might speculatively be derived from the berth if it were available...
Debating the Soda Tax
Richmond’s arch libertarian, Felix Hunziker asked me today to copy his Richmond Confidential op-ed opposing the soda tax on the E-FORUM. He also asked me to do it “without commentary” as I have done with pro-soda tax pieces written by Jeff Ritterman. While the footer...
Campaign Update July 9, 2012
I want to thank those of you who have responded to my campaign updates by sending encouragement, donations and endorsements. To donate and/or volunteer, see http://tombutt.com/contribute.htm. Some of the encouraging responses are shown below. Your e-mails are my prime...
CORRECTION: Campaign Update July 9, 2012
Thank you those who pointed out that Tony Thurman is a WCCUSD Trustee, not a City Council member. Just checking if you were paying attention. I want to thank those of you who have responded to my campaign updates by sending encouragement, donations and endorsements....
Hide Those Pipelines
Since at least 2001, federal law has prohibited public disclosure of exact locations of pipelines carrying hazardous, flammable and explosive substances. The idea was to keep such locations out of the hands of terrorists. There were also collateral unintended...
City Manager’s Weekly Report for the Week Ending July 6th, 2012
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending July 6th, 2012. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10th, beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, and followed by the regular agenda at 6:30 PM. For...
The July 10, 2012, City Council Agenda/Packet
The July 10, 2012, Richmond City Council Agenda/Packet is on the web. Follow the link to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx The easiest way to view the packet materials is to click on the meeting date, then click on the option “ AGENDA --...