City Council Decides to Cut Losses in Battle Against Mayor Tom Butt
The council voted 4-2 Tuesday to pay its legal fees up to $300,000, effectively ending its litigation against Mayor Tom Butt....
06
May
04
May
City Works to Expand Electric Vehicle Use, Reacts to Roe v. Wade News
The Richmond City Council also stopped pursuing legal action against Mayor Tom Butt after months of accusing him of publicizing confidential information....
27
Apr
Council Questions Use of Military-Grade Police Weapons
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday discussed a potential ordinance regarding a military funding acquisition and use policy, which concerns police equipment....
21
Apr
City Council Considers Resuming Street-Sweeping Ticketing
Richmond took a step toward resuming the practice of ticketing drivers who leave their cars parked in designated areas during street sweeping....
06
Apr
City Moves Forward With Redistricting and Public Bank
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday on a new electoral map and to become a founding member of the upcoming Public Bank East Bay....
23
Mar
Council Supports Redistricting Map and Striking Refinery Workers
The City Council on Tuesday expressed support for striking Chevron union workers but questioned what action it could take in such a labor dispute....
16
Mar
City Considers Waiving Fees for Some Community Events
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday considered but did not yet adopt a proposal to waive fees for certain events in the city that could benefit residents....
14
Mar
Richmond Activist Hopes to Win District 4 Seat in November Election
Soheila Bana is running for the District 4 seat on the Richmond City Council, which covers the parts of El Sobrante that are incorporated within the city....
23
Feb
Urban Tilth Wants Stronger Working Relationship With the City
Also at Tuesday's meeting, Mayor Tom Butt gave his last State of the City address, looking at what has recently united and divided Richmond City Council....
16
Feb
Council Votes to Support Refinery Workers and Elect New Vice Mayor
Richmond City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution favoring a safe and fair contract for refinery workers and elevated Eduardo Martinez to vice mayor....
02
Feb
Debate Continues Over Electoral Redistricting in Richmond
Tensions were high as members of the Richmond community debated proposed electoral maps during a public hearing at Tuesday's City Council meeting....
26
Jan
As Debate Over Homelessness Continues, City Looks for ‘Win-Win Solution’
Members of the community and the City Council weighed in on how to address homelessness in a way that is good for unhoused and housed residents alike....
19
Jan
Council Considers New City Voting Maps
The Richmond City Council held Tuesday the first of two public hearings on the process to determine the city's new voting districts based on 2020 census data....
12
Jan
Council Hears From Acting Police Chief on Staffing and Dog Bites
In its first meeting of 2022, the Richmond City Council received a presentation Tuesday from acting Richmond Police Chief Louie Tirona on staffing shortages....
14
Dec
Council to Consider ‘Path Forward’ for Castro and Rydin Safe Parking Sites
City Council voted to let people keep living in vehicles at the Rydin and Castro encampments while a committee considers the future of these safe parking sites....
