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Richmond Progressive Alliance Celebrates 20 Years

"To all of our community past, present, and future, I hope you are renewed in your commitment to the movement and our organization for the future. To our candidates; keep the tradition strong. Run like our futures depend on your integrity and love for Richmond." — BK Williams, Co-Chair, RPA.

 

Vote With RPA: Democracy Is At Stake

Use the RPA voter guide to make the best-possible choices for Richmond this November.

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Claudia Jimenez

Claudia Jimenez

City of Richmond, California, District 6

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Melvin Willis

Melvin Willis

City of Richmond, California, District 1

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Sue Wilson

Sue Wilson

City of Richmond, California, District 5

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Ballot Measures

 

Vote "YES" On Measure L

Measure L: Instant Runoff Voting (IRV/Ranked Choice Voting)

Vote "yes" on Instant Runoff Voting (IRV/Ranked Choice Voting). Primaries for local elections are not backed by any recognized voters’ rights organization and are not used by the great majority (95%) of California cities.

Vote "NO" On Measure J

Measure J: Richmond Election Reform Act

 



Support Jovanka Beckles for Election

 

Jovanka Beckles

California State Senate District 7

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The Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) is an independent grassroots organization that advocates for the interests of working-class people. RPA strategically aligns with Bay Area and national community-based associations. We also endorse elected officials who share our values.

What We Do

Democracy Is About People, Not Corporations

We refuse contributions from corporate donors. Instead, we mobilize large numbers of people to fight for social justice, economic equality, health, environmental protection, and democracy.

 

Power to the People

Corporate-free candidates, fair elections and taxes, equitable representation

Affordable Housing

Rent control, just-cause eviction, no corporate housing

Arts and Culture

Safe, accessible public spaces for all individuals and their families

Environmental Justice

Holding polluters accountable, investing in a sustainable future economy

Public Safety

Holistic, community-based crisis prevention and de-escalation

Worker's Rights

Living wages, benefits for local workers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs

Youth Empowerment

Training and empowering the future generation of civic and community leaders

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Richmond’s Progressive Alliance Has Won Elections and Made City Hall Better for Twenty Years

October 10, 2024

By Steve Early This article was originally published on www.socialpolicy.org on October 8, 2024. RICHMOND, CA.-On a Saturday evening last spring, Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) co-chair Claudia Jimenez hosted a high-spirited rally and party with 200 supporters of her re-election campaign for the Richmond...

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Just No to Measure J (Primaries)

October 07, 2024

Primaries would force city council and mayoral candidates to gather at least 50% of the vote to take office. This would be a costly and lengthy ordeal for Richmond voters. The financial strain of running an early campaign could deter less affluent candidates, reducing...

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RPA Updates from City Council

October 02, 2024

Latest News from Richmond City Hall Catch up on hot items from this week’s Richmond City Council meeting below. If you're interested in making public comments as a member of RPA or getting involved, contact us. Meetings are primarily held on the first, third,...

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