Economy
City Council voted 4-2 Tuesday to grant a developer yet another extension to file an updated proposal for the controversial hotel and casino plan. The plan is now due July 20, but meanwhile, the issue is causing a schism in a city prioritizing between jobs, morality and the environment.
Arizona’s immigration law has spurred a slew of protests around the country, including a statement of opposition by the city of Richmond, which voted to impose a moratorium on conducting public business in that state.
In a move that could impact the city’s highly-anticipated campaign season, Chevron Corp. and city leaders on Tuesday brokered a tax deal that markedly eases tensions between the energy giant and the city.
“The proposed casino project at Point Molate will have a profound impact on the landscape. The Point is not necessarily beautiful or majestic; relics of its past lay rusting and falling apart. Gates and fences restrict access.”
Dueling visions for the city’s future could be heading for a day of reckoning with city voters in November. A Chevron Corp-backed measure to slash utility taxes for residents has paid hands fanning throughout the city on a mission to collect 4,000 signatures.
Richmond’s City Council delivered a unanimous verdict against Arizona’s controversial immigration law. The council voted 6-0 to cease all public business with the state and companies that operate there.
On Monday night, it was regular folks from the neighborhood around Nystrom Elementary School who were taking the lead in addressing challenges in their community.
Chevron’s plans to expand operations to refine a wider range of crude oil at its Richmond refinery have been halted by a California court.
The race between incumbent John Gioia and challenger Mister Phillips to represent West Contra Costa County came to Richmond Monday night.