Posts Tagged ‘election’
Mock election brings democracy to life at Olinda Elementary
Civic engagement became a hands-on activity at Olinda Elementary School on Tuesday when students participated in a school-wide mock election.
Read MoreSchool Board Election 2012: Antonio Medrano
It’s 9:10 a.m. and school started two hours ago. Antonio Medrano stands in Richmond High School’s foyer giving a slightly disapproving look to three students who walk in late. “Buenos tardes,” says Medrano, smiling. “Buenos tardes,” say the kids as they sheepishly grin back. He tells them to get to class and strolls into the…
Read MoreSchool Board Election 2012: Robert Studdiford
In eight years on the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, seven on the Citizens’ Budget Oversight Committee, and years on PTAs and coaching soccer, Robert Studdiford taught himself how the West Contra Costa County Unified School District system works.
Read MoreCity Council Election 2012: Nat Bates
In the summer of 1975, Richmond Councilman Nat Bates received a call from Ben Brown, a Democratic campaign organizer in Atlanta. Brown needed Bates’ support rallying African American voters behind his candidate, Jimmy Carter, a little known peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia who had just finished his term as governor and was seeking the Democratic…
Read MoreSchool board candidate forum overshadowed by presidential debate
On a night when Barack Obama and Mitt Romney held most voters’ attention, the four candidates for the West Contra Costa Unified School District board spoke Tuesday to about 15 people at a candidate forum at Murphy Elementary School in Richmond. Todd Groves, Robert Studdiford, Antonio Medrano and Randy Enos are vying for two seats…
Read MoreAt City Chambers, council candidates occupy seats they hope to fill this November
Residents got a glimpse at what this year’s City Council candidates would look like on the dais in the City Council Chambers at a candidate forum Monday night. Ten of the 11 candidates attended the forum, moderated by the League of Women Voters and the Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council. Anthony Green was absent. “It amazes…
Read MoreTop McLaughlin aide resigns, joins 2012 electoral field in Richmond
The race for Richmond City Council 2012 just got more interesting. Longtime mayoral aide and local activist Marilyn Langlois has resigned her post in Gayle McLaughlin’s office to run for a chance to govern beside her former boss. “I will still be very close with the mayor and volunteering in the community,” Langlois said by…
Read MoreJobs, self-sufficiency priorities for new city council
The new left-leaning city council faces steep challenges ahead.
Read MoreVoters sound off
Outside polling stations, Richmond residents defend their votes.
Read MoreMexican and American and voting
Immigration reform advocate encourages Latinos to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
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Read MoreEconomy overshadows candidate forum
Mayoral and city council candidates appeared before voters Thursday. One dominant theme emerged: the economy.
Read MoreA look ahead at November’s mayoral prospects
About 10 months from the Nov. 2 election, it seems clear that Mayor Gayle McLaughlin will run for reelection. Her opponents remain mere speculation.
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