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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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Taste of Richmond — A New Vision

September 12, 2024

Richmond's Economic Development Commission (EDC) is bringing back "Taste of Richmond" with a fresh outlook. In this podcast, we interviewed Diana Wear, chair of the EDC, on how the event is changing to better meet the needs of Richmond’s diverse food and beverage entrepreneurs...

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What Prop 3 Means for Richmond

September 10, 2024

Why We Need To Codify Marriage Equality in California With an increased number of conservative judges, the right to marry is being threatened for LGBTQIA+ Californians. RPA is proudly standing by our community to protect marriage equality at the state level from a hostile...

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Why Prop 6 Matters for Richmond

September 09, 2024

Remove Involuntary Servitude as A Punishment for Crime It’s shocking that slavery and involuntary servitude exist in this day and age — but it’s still enshrined in California’s constitution. Join RPA as we vote for an end to this exploitative system in November.

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