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...

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...

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:...

When the Rent Control and Just Cause Ordinance was being circulated as an initiative by the RPA, the two original signatories submitting the petition were Gayle McLaughlin and Claudia Jimenez. And while running for council in 2016, Melvin Willis was also being paid by...

As a City Council candidate, Claudia Jimenez should take an interest in the wastewater system operated by the City. She has just written her own version of the recent history of the system, which can be found at...

Thanks to Cushman & Wakefield broker Jeffrey Leenhouts, I get these market summaries every quarter. Jeffrey A. Leenhouts Managing Director CA License 01063048 Direct: +1 510 267 6014 Mobile: +1 510 421 1790 Fax: +1 510 465 1350 jeffrey.leenhouts@cushwake.com 555...

This message is being sent on behalf of Acting City Manager Steve Falk Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending October 23rd, 2020. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th, 2020....

Although it has been burning up social media for weeks, Veolia and the Wastewater System with the treatment plant on Canal Boulevard serves only 60 percent of Richmond residents, and the complaints involve even fewer – mostly the residents of Point Richmond. Most...

Hon. Mayor and Members of the City Council: This is the report for the week ending October 16th, 2020. Meeting Notes The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th, 2020. Closed Session begins at 5:30 P.M., followed by the Regular Meeting of the...

October 17, 1989, I was in my Point Richmond office talking to a client in a high rise in San Francisco. All of a sudden. He yelled, “holy shit,” and I heard crashing in the background (It was his bookcases falling over). The phone went dead. A few seconds later, it...

Richmond Rapid Response Fund (R3F): Testimonials Donate/More Info: https://www.richmondresponsefund.org/ Meeting the immediate needs and priorities of our community is of paramount importance. R3F is committed to centering the lived experiences of residents and...

From Richmond Main Street Initiative: On behalf of everyone at Richmond Main Street, I am extremely excited to share with you our media alert for Saturday's Spirit & Soul Festival, which will be streaming live on our social media platforms and airing on KOFY TV20,...

Every two years, the City of Richmond partners with SFBT to publish an advertising supplement all about the various exhilarating things happening in our community! Whether it's new businesses and a community hub downtown, the city's Climate Action Plan and revival of...

Following are my recommendations for the 2020 ballot: United States Representative Mark DeSaulnier State Senator Nancy Skinner State Assembly Buffy Wicks Contra Costa Board of Education Fatima Alleyne East Bay Regional Park District Elizabeth Echols AC Transit Board,...