Remember when Mitch McConnell blocked the nomination by President Obama of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court so that the next president, who happened to be Donald Trump, could make the appointment? A similar scenario played out in last night‘s City Council meeting...

We are 3 weeks away from our Annual Holiday Auction. Please plan to join us on DECEMBER 9 at the Richmond Country Club The Holiday Auction is the Richmond Rotary Club’s largest fundraiser of the year that funds tens of thousands of dollars for projects and programs in...

On November 10, 2022, the State Auditor released a report of the the results of the State audit (Click here). Following is a summary of findings, key risks and recommendations. The Full State Audit Report is available on the State Auditor’s website here:...

I want to acknowledge members of the Richmond Police Department who are veterans: Lt. Bashan, Elizabeth | USA Sgt. Castillo, Miguel | USA Ofc. Charles, Jarred| USA Sgt. Cooper, Pablo | USMC Sgt. England, Joseph | USN Ofc. Franco, Juan | USMC Ofc. Gault, Douglas | USA...

Figure 1 - Winehaven at Point Molate is a historical treasure Winehaven at Point Molate in Richmond is perhaps the most iconic remnant of the pre-prohibition California wine industry, and it is in danger of being lost forever. I am looking for individuals who will...

Happy Veterans Day 2022 to those who served. On November 1, 2022, the Richmond City Council adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND CALIFORNIA HONORING VETERANS ON NOVEMBER 11, VETERANS DAY 2022 WHEREAS, at the 11th...

The big winner last night was the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA), which increased their City Council seats from a majority to a supermajority. And they did it without a single candidate scoring a majority vote.. In the mayor’s race, as I predicted, Eduardo...

Jonathan Livingston, chair of the Richmond Design Review Board vented his frustration by writing the following about the proposed Terminal 1 project: Waterfront cities, great architecture, placemaking and Richmond Waterfront cities around the world offer some of the...

Although I couldn’t be there, as a Climate Mayors member, I am following the event with interest and renewed optimism. Mayors’ leadership at the local level will establish a pathway for agreements and funding to be transformed into results at this year’s #COP27 #COP27...

Because the RPA City Council members are wasting so much money on litigation (Point Molate, Campus Bay, suing the mayor), fewer resources are being devoted to maintaining streets. Richmond’s Pavement Condition Index (PCI) continues to decline from 64 in 2019 to 63 in...

The City of Richmond’s Housing Element 6th Cycle draft is available for public review. The City welcomes public comments on the draft from the community and other interested parties. The comment period for the public draft is from October 21, 2022 – November 21, 2022....

Today, I have two months and five days left as mayor of Richmond and only four more regular City Council meetings to attend. I am Richmond’s sixth elected mayor and the longest continuously serving City Council member in Richmond history. A new mayor will be sworn in...

The Office of the Richmond City Attorney is in the process of investigating a complaint that the mailer shown below violates Richmond’s Fair Elections law by not identifying the sources of funding, not having the required font size, offset box and proper location for...

The poor judgment of the RPA City Council members has drawn yet another lawsuit against the City of Richmond. Seven auto dealers located at Hilltop have filed suit challenging the allocation of taxes against auto dealers. Click here for a copy of the Complaint. The...

REI Co-Op has opened an Adventure Center at 1387 Marina Way South, Suite 700 Richmond, CA 94804. Unlike REI Co-op retail stores, REI Adventure Centers focus exclusively on gear rental and outdoor classes and experiences. Conveniently located near several popular...

California Awards $96 Million for Climate Projects in 10 Frontline Communities Published: Oct 27, 2022 State has allocated a total of $661 million to the Transformative Climate Communities program since 2016 to support community-led climate projects SACRAMENTO – The...

This month is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Pedestrians typically walk on sidewalks, but in Richmond, sidewalks often have hazards such as cracks, uplifts or overhanging vegetation that make them difficult to navigate or even dangerous. The City of Richmond...

The most persistent effect of COVID is that people found out they could work just as well at home and avoid hours of commuting. The effect on transportation and urban life in the Bay Area is dramatic. Perhaps the most affected is BART and downtown San Francisco.. BART...

Item 0.2 on the October 25 City Council Consent Calendar is Environmental Justice Issues Pertaining to Richmond San Rafael Bridge Traffic Congestion. This is a continuation of ongoing efforts by shadow organizations to eliminate the Bay Trail on the upper deck of the...

WANT ACCESS TO ALL OF THE CANDIDATE FORUMS? To date there have been 16 candidate forums for the Richmond Mayoral and City Council candidates. Some have been wildly popular while others have not attracted as much attention. Some were well publicized while others were...