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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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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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A Call to All Federal Income Taxpayers in the Greater Bay Area and Northern California

January 15, 2025

Join Taxpayers Against Genocide (TAG) A Call to All Federal Income Taxpayers in the Greater Bay Area and Northern California On December 19, 2024, more than 500 federal taxpayers across 10 Northern California counties, represented by Szeto-Wong Law, filed an unprecedented class action lawsuit...

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Richmond Secures $9.5 Million for Safer Streets

January 10, 2025

Rep. John Garamendi, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and City Manager Shasa Curl Announce over $9 Million Federal Grant for Safer Streets  Representative John Garamendi, Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez, and City Manager Shasa Curl announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $9,559,482 grant...

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Meeting Highlights, Community Events, And More

January 10, 2025

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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