Posts Tagged ‘politics’
Council passes ‘liberal’ medical pot ordinance
During a marathon session Tuesday night, Richmond’s City Council voted 4-3 to adopt a medical marijuana ordinance that will not cap the number of dispensaries allowed within the city limits.
Read MoreSewer rates going up, council votes
City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to accept a 5 percent rate increase for each of the next three years on residents of the Richmond Sewer District. While the increase was lower than originally planned, the move left many people crying foul.
Read MoreElection 2010: D.A. race headed for run-off
Neither Mark Peterson nor Dan O’Malley were able to secure over 50 percent of Tuesday’s primary vote, so the two will duke it out in a November run-off for the county District Attorney seat.
Read MoreElection 2010: Gioia leading in race for County Supe
It was too early to tell for many of Tuesday’s local races, although by 9 p.m., County Supervisor John Gioia was leading in his bid to fend off political newcomer Mister Phillips for the District 1 seat.
Read MoreElection 2010: Breakdown of contested county races
A brief rundown of the countywide races up for grabs in Tuesday’s primary election.
Read MoreMoney flying for D.A. candidates, but not in Richmond
The three candidates running for County District Attorney are hard at work raising money for their campaigns. But little of it is coming from Richmond. What implications does that have for the city that’s responsible for so much of the county’s crime?
Read MoreMayoral race could put council in flux
It may be a far-flung theory at this point, but depending on how the mayor’s race shakes out, City Council could be left a man short. Who could be in line for a council appointment?
Read MoreThe curious case of Nat Bates
Councilman Nat Bates is enjoying arguably more public attention by remaining coy about his political future than he would reap from an outright announcement. Will Bates challenge his political bete noire, incumbent Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, in this year’s November election? Maybe. Maybe not.
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