City Council Takes on Redundant Renter Protection Policies

TOM BUTT E-FORUM Richmond council rejects suspending rent, mortgage payments April 22, 2020 Richmond City Hall By Mike Kinney Richmond City Council on Tuesday rejected an emergency order that would suspend all rents and mortgages in Richmond for the duration of the...

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County Small Business/Worker Call Center

The County has set up a call center to help small businesses and workers. The phone is: 833-320-1919. 8:30 to 5 pm. Monday to Friday. Information about it is in Supervisor Gioia's E-Newsletter: https://conta.cc/2VT1kaN Feel free to refer residents and businesses to...

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Virtual Bring Back the Natives Tour

Sundays in the Gardens with the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour! Online, instead of in-person. Three days, instead of one. Free. Don’t miss the chance to hear inspiring speaker and author Douglas Tallamy, who will kick off this event on Sunday, April 26 at 10:00...

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Richmond Community Wide College Access & Success Support

Richmond Community-Wide College Access & Success Support for HS Seniors & College Students During this time of uncertainty, the Richmond Promise and our incredible college access partners are committed to supporting our college students and high school...

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Richmond COVID-19 Town Hall Friday April 17, 11:00 AM

City of Richmond COVID-19 Online Town Hall Friday, April 17 │ 11:00 am Purpose: To connect with residents and provide an update on the Emergency Operations Center, the impact to City services and response, and how the community can help Panelists: Tom Butt, Mayor...

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Economic Injury Disaster Loan – Emergency Advance

The SBA https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/economic-injury-disaster-loan-emergency-advance Emergency Advance up to $10,000 can be applied for on-line. According to the information provided by the SBA below, this $10,000 will not have...

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League of California Cities COVID-19 Update for April 4

East Bay Mayors, Council Members & City Management: One of the League’s primary advocacy efforts during COVID-19 is ensuring that property taxes continue to be collected. A blanket statewide exemption from property tax collection would have serious fiscal impacts...

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The New Virtual City Council Meeting Procedures

Subject: Updated Procedures for City Council Meetings View this in your browser On March 16, 2020, the Health Officer of Contra Costa County issued an Order through April 7, 2020, that directed that all individuals living in the County to shelter at their place of...

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Update from Kaiser Permanente

Thank you for your continued support and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are highlights regarding Kaiser Permanente’s ongoing response. Regular updates can also be found by visiting about.kp.org. A wide array of information on the fast-moving...

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