Oakland Airport Community Noise Forum Richmond Resident Vacancy On October 21, the City of Richmond was reinstated to the Oakland Airport Community Noise Forum after several years without representation. We will be represented by one elected official and one resident...

City of Richmond: Personnel Board Vacancy Help represent our city's interests! Attend monthly meetings, provide oversight and direction for city personnel, conduct hearings on employee grievances, review proposed changes, and advise the city manager. Apply:...

Richmond Youth Council: Speak Truth to Power (Youth Led Town Hall) Friday, November 20 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm Sign Up: tinyurl.com/RYCTOWNHALL Questions: rcy.council@gmail.com Panelists: Mayor Tom Butt, Police Chief Bisa French, West Contra Costa Unified School District...

It’s been exactly 50 years since I was released from U.S. Army active duty in 1970, but it seems like yesterday. On this Veterans Day 2020, I would like to recognize all American veterans, but especially those with whom I served in Vietnam, including the men of the...

Hi Mayor Butt, It is a big relief that Elizabeth Echols will represent Ward 1 on the Board of the Park District. I hope that victory will help Richmond prevail in its effort to build some housing at Point Molate. Here is my "post mortem" on Norman La Force. I hope the...

https://www.wccusd.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=26537&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=85542&PageID=1 November 5: Message from the Superintendent En Español November 5, 2020 Dear...

With three for three in the November 3 election under the new district system, the RPA now claims a majority on the City Council. Although I am disappointed in the outcome, I am taking the news philosophically. I probably have more in common with the RPA than in...

Contra Costa County’s Board of Supervisors honors veterans and invites the community to a virtual live-stream of the Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 11:00 am. The Social Distancing Order of September 14 prevents a public gathering to...

For Release: November 4, 2020 Contacts: CCHS Media Line, 925-608-5463 Contra Costa Responds Quickly to Climbing COVID-19 Cases With data from the past week showing a marked increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Contra Costa County, health officials are...

Today! Free Monthly Compost Giveaway for Residents Richmond households can pick up for free 2 cubic yards of compost from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond. Close the loop on your organics recycling by using the finished compost made right here in...

With thanks to Don Gosney, I provide below the results to date of local elections. These are not final. They represent the mail-in ballots received by October 30. It cold be days, or even weeks, before the final tally is available.

From Public Core: CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATE 10/30/20 Big Charter Money in School Board Elections Charter interests are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy School Board Seats in Oakland and West Contra Costa County. Based on required filings with the County...

Some people just don’t appreciate Richmond. One of the benefits of being mayor are the communications I receive from residents, some with appreciation, some with suggestions and some rants from unhappy people, but this takes the cake! From: Cherisse Sent: Thursday,...

Since I am not in a district that is up for election, I don’t receive any campaign mailers, but a couple have been brought to my attention by others. There are “Vote for the Green Team” themed mailers paid for by SEIU Local 1021 and IFPTE Local 21 supporting the RPA...

On October 7, I shared a letter written on behalf of Firefighter Local 188 asking for an investigation into the residency of two candidates (Candidates' Residency Questioned in Letter to City and DA, October 7, 2020). One of those candidates was Melvin Willis, who...

SAN FRANCISCO BAY FERRY This November, $1 fares are available via the Hopthru app for all passengers – loyal or new! The ferry offers spectacular views and ample fresh air + there are critical health measures in effect to protect everyone onboard. More Info:...

There are two ballot-related issues that people are contacting me about. The first is a claim that their ballot is defective because it doesn’t include City Council candidates. They want to know how they can obtain a proper replacement ballot. I imagine a lot of head...

Support GRIP by joining their first ever virtual walk where donors, like you, can walk from the comfort of your own home and donate to their cause to end homelessness and eradicate hunger! $35 registration comes with a t-shirt. Walk at your own comfort level and...

City of Richmond: Virtual Community Workshop You are invited to learn more about the Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code and provide your input. The new code was drafted for the Central Richmond PDA in 2015-2016 to implement Richmond General Plan 2030 and...