Posts Tagged ‘Nat Bates’
Political battle is waged on the ground via campaign signage
As political campaigning intensifies ahead of the upcoming mayoral and city council elections, candidates draw criticism for a deluge of political signs flooding the streets of Richmond.
Read MoreMayoral and City Council candidates debate economic vitality at Hilltop Mall
On Saturday, Richmond mayoral and city council candidates debated plans over how to spur economic vitality at Hilltop Mall. Click through the photo gallery to see what they had to say.
Read MoreRichmond candidates clash on Hilltop Mall LED sign
Mayoral and council candidates clashed during a debate Saturday over whether to green light a digital sign on the I-80 corridor that would tout the troubled Hilltop Mall business district.
Read MoreEarly candidates for Richmond’s mayoral race outline platforms
So far, four candidates have thrown their hats into the ring to compete for Richmond’s highest office.
Read MoreMayoral profile: Nat Bates
It was decades ago, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, when Richmond mayoral candidate Nat Bates received a call from his buddy, the late then Richmond Councilman George Livingston, to spur his interest in public service. He was then working for the Alameda County Probation Department, and a career in politics was the…
Read MoreMinimum wage increase stalls
Richmond’s effort to pass a minimum wage hike has stalled. A general increase to the minimum wage gained support from the city council on March 19, but the proposed ordinance failed to pass a second reading after some councilmembers felt the wage hike deserved more input from small businesses.
Read MoreCouncil moves to hire independent investigator to audit Housing Authority
The Richmond City Council will hire an independent auditor to investigate systemic issues of work order responsiveness within the Housing Authority.
Read MoreFor Richmond hosts community reception
Last night, the nonprofit For Richmond, hosted a community reception. Kyra Worthy, For Richmond’s executive director, explained the organization’s purpose like this, “I think we’re here to help the community help themselves.”
Read MoreResidents scruitnize Councilmembers’ foreign trips
City leaders recently took trips to Cuba, China, and Japan. While councilmembers say the trips foster economic growth and spur innovative thinking, some resident are wary of footing the bill to send city leaders overseas while Richmond grapples with a sizable budget shortfall.
Read MoreThe battle for bikes in Richmond
Richmond is in the throes of trying to placate a vocal group of cyclists who want their roadways to be safe for bikers.
Read MoreRichmond officials mix business and pleasure in China
Richmond representatives recently visited China and Japan. The expedition was, in the words of Councilman Corky Booze, “strictly business,” but photos and records from the trip make it clear that for at least five days the delegation was sightseeing.
Read MoreCity council paves the way for GMO labeling ordinance
Though Washington state voters rejected a ballot initiative on Tuesday to label genetically engineered foods, the city council moved towards a local labeling ordinance of its own.
Read MoreMural featuring Richmond diversity celebrated
Last June the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission unveiled Richmond Identities: Extraordinary Lives/Ordinary People, an intricate five-panel mural spearheaded by artist Judy Baca, at the Richmond Senior Center on Macdonald Avenue. About 50 people gathered this past Sunday to officially dedicate the mural.
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