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....
02
Feb
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....
30
Nov
Richmond Censures Mayor, Approves Interim City Manager
The City Council approved the acting city manager for a three-month term that could become permanent and accused Mayor Tom Butt of sharing private information....
10
Nov
Richmond Terminates City Manager, Mayor May Face Litigation
Turmoil continues in Richmond as Mayor Tom Butt was accused of possibly violating the Brown Act and could soon face legal action in an unspecified matter....
05
Nov
City Council Pushes Back Against Chevron’s Report On Flaring
Chevron said the recent flaring events at the Richmond refinery were necessary after a storm, but City Council members weren't satisfied....
04
Nov
Richmond City Attorney Resigns, Mayor Blames RPA
City Attorney Teresa Stricker told Richmond officials she would leave her post in January but didn't say why, prompting speculation from Mayor Tom Butt....
25
Oct
Public Safety Task Force to Give City Council Monthly Reports
The Richmond City Council voted to receive monthly updates on public safety proposals that cover issues including youth employment and mental health crises....
17
Sep
City Council Approves Three-Year Extension for Task Force
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday extended the term of the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force until June 2024....
17
Sep
Mayor Tom Butt Says He’s Leaving Public Life After Term Ends
Richmond Mayor Tom Butt, who has spent more than a quarter century in public office, said he won’t run for office again after his term ends in January 2023....
30
Jul
Richmond Will Explore Allowing Undocumented Residents to Vote in Local Elections
The city of Richmond will review the legality of making undocumented residents eligible to vote in local elections before fully considering the possibility....
26
Jul
City Council Erupts In Argument Over Mayor’s Discretion to Cancel Meetings
Disagreements over Mayor Tom Butt's authority to cancel meetings and potential Brown Act violations derailed the July 22 Richmond City Council meeting....
08
Jul
At Redistricting Hearing, Richmond Weighs Return to At-Large Voting
Before Richmond begins redrawing voting districts, some on the City Council argue at-large elections are needed to hold members accountable to the entire city....
