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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.

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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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Updates from Richmond City Council

December 04, 2024

Latest News from Richmond City Hall Catch up on hot items from the last 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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Interview with Gayle McLaughlin

November 25, 2024

Championing Change in Richmond By Steve Early This article was originally published on https://www.californiadsa.org/news/rpa-2024-interview In 2006 Richmond, California became the largest city in the U.S. to elect a Green Party member as its mayor (a record it still holds). The successful candidate, who served...

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ARPA Business Support Grant

November 21, 2024

City of Richmond Announces Launch of ARPA Business Support Grant Applications to Support Small Businesses  Richmond, CA – The City of Richmond is pleased to announce the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds to assist local small businesses in recovering from the...

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