Jonathan Hale

Q&A with Cesar Zepeda, new District 2 council member after tie-breaker with Andrew Butt

Editor’s note: After a tie, a tiebreaker and a recount, Cesar Zepeda won the District 2 City Council seat over Andrew Butt, becoming the first openly gay man elected to Richmond City Council. He will represent District 2, which includes Point Richmond and the Chevron refinery. Zepeda spoke to Richmond Pulse before the recount about public safety, housing and community-building. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Richmond Pulse: Having won in such a dramatic fashion, what will you do…