For weeks we have been subjected to various parties’ interpretations, typically radically different, of what happened at the hearing before Federal Court Judge Gonzales on the motion by the City of Richmond to dismiss the Point Molate lawsuit brought by SPRAWLDEF et...

This Saturday, my campaign joins with AD 15 candidate Buffy Wicks to walk local neighborhoods to get the word out about our vision and goals for Richmond. If you don't already know Buffy, she is a grassroots organizer, progressive leader and an advocate for kids. She...

I will be withdrawing Item K-1 from the Agenda tonight. K-1 CONSIDER comments to be made by the public at open session, and consider whether to PUBLICLY REAFFIRM the Point Molate settlement agreement between the City of Richmond, and Guidiville Rancheria of California...

Blaming it on hostility and retaliation, the RPA is taking issue with my decision to appoint a person other than Marilyn Langlois to the Planning Commission. The Richmond City Charter (Added at the election November 2, 2004) gives the mayor sole authority to make...

I’m still looking for photos of your favorite vacant lot (Seeking Vacant Lot Photos, September 21, 2018), but just driving from event to event this weekend, I spotted the ones shown below. Measure T would tax vacant lots like the ones shown below, motivating the...

I am collecting photos of neglected vacant lots, like the one below, to illustrate the need for Measure T. Please email me your favorites as a PDF or JPG file. I will reward the best submission with a valuable prize. Also, please provide the location of the vacant lot...

Over the last couple of years, we have received complaints that Richmond homeowners were not able to apply for a grant to seismically retrofit their home through the Earthquake, Brace and Bolt program. I am happy to announce that we just received notification that...

The NRSOSA Shoreline Festival is now celebrating 15 years and are now in partnership with the annual statewide Bay Day. Please let families know that this is the place for the whole family. Completely FREE! Nothing is sold and every child will get a pony ride, face...

NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS URGED TO STEP UP CLIMATE ACTION BY 2020 AT END OF LANDMARK SUMMIT Bold New Commitments Announced by Thousands of States, Regions, Cities, Businesses, Investors and NGOs Focus Turns to UN Climate Conference in Poland and UN Secretary General’s...

Click here for my letter to Warren Buffet about the BNSF lights.

https://www.berkeleyside.com/2018/09/19/opinion-i-served-on-the-city-council-with-jovanka-beckles-i-am-blind-jovanka-mocked-me-for-my-disability-at-the-dais Opinion: I served on the City Council with Jovanka Beckles. I am blind. Jovanka mocked me for my disability...

This article from Outside would be a good read for Point Molate obstructionists. https://www.outsideonline.com/2335591/create-perfect-waterfront How to Create the Perfect WaterfrontDevelopers want rivers lined with high-rises and environmentalists want reintroduction...

Richmond Congratulations to our September City of the Month, Richmond! Incorporated in 1905 and located on the historic Rancho San Pablo, Richmond boasted a population of 103,701 people as of 2010. In addition to having several active local history organizations,...

Standing Tall: Willie Long and the Mare Island Original 21ers is part of my summer reading program that I want to share. On October 18, 2018, at 6:30 PM, at the Richmond Main Public Library, author Jake Sloan will be discussing his recently published book Standing...

I spent all of last week at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, including a number of associated events. Takeaways: In a word, “inspiring!” My overriding impression was the expression of worldwide shared enthusiasm and shared commitment to stop and...

A belated “Thank You” to District Attorney Nancy O'Malley and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf for their actions in the Najari Smith arrest (See Justice for Najari? August 31, 2018).

The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, September 18, 2018, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx PLEASE NOTE: CLOSED SESSION 5:00 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL BEGINS AT 6:30 p.m.

After a six-week hiatus and months of relative calm, election season has moved into the City Council Chamber. At the September 11 meeting, Council Member Martinez removed an item from the consent calendar that approved a contract with a consultant to provide economic...

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Join us for our Season Finale on September 14: Achilles Wheel and Ruckatan Latin Tribe! The Point Richmond Music (PRM) annual free music festival concludes on Friday, September 14th, with Achilles Wheel...

The agenda/packet for the Tuesday, September 11, 2018, Regular Richmond City Council Meeting is on the web. Follow the link below to view: http://sireweb.ci.richmond.ca.us/sirepub/meet.aspx PLEASE NOTE: CLOSED SESSION 5:30 p.m. REGULAR SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CITY...