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Goals of the Settlement
February 18, 2025
Understanding the Chevron Settlement Richmond, CA – Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez's statement regarding the Chevron Settlement: There’s been significant interest and positive feedback regarding the Chevron settlement funds secured in 2024. However, it’s important to clarify that the $550 million is not a lump...
Read MoreBuilding a Better Richmond Together
February 10, 2025
Hello, District 6 residents! It has been an eventful January, and I hope you are taking time to care for one another in the face of many difficult challenges our community faces from the new presidential administration. In this month’s newsletter, I will share...
Read MoreLatest News from Richmond City Hall
February 03, 2025
Groundbreaking at Boorman Park On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Richmond broke ground on Boorman Park. City Manager Shasa Curl thanked the Public Works and Community Services staff for integrating public feedback as well as securing state and federal funding to create a new vision...
Read MoreA Conversation on Sanctuary and Solidarity
January 31, 2025
Topic: A continuation of January’s Roundtable discussion on being a Sanctuary City and how we move forward for our community as well as our organization. We came up with some action plans at the January gathering that we will further develop.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2025
Do You Have the City of Richmond CA App on Your Phone? If you are a little bit tech savvy, I encourage you to go to the App Store (Apple) or Google Play Store (Android) to download the “City of Richmond, CA” app to...
Read MoreRegarding Federal Immigration Policy Changes
January 27, 2025
Dear Residents of Richmond: The City of Richmond stands firmly with our immigrant community and remains steadfast in our commitment to being a sanctuary city. In light of recent threats from the federal administration regarding mass deportations, we want to assure our community that...
Read MoreLatest News from Richmond City Hall
January 27, 2025
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, and fourth Tuesday of each month at...
Read MoreCommunity Leaders Celebrate Another Park Revitalization
January 22, 2025
The City of Richmond, in partnership with Rising Juntos, will break ground on the Boorman Park Revitalization Project on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. This initiative follows a comprehensive, community-driven effort to transform the park into a welcoming space for residents of...
Read MoreSafeguarding Richmond’s Sanctuary City Status
January 21, 2025
Richmond is a Sanctuary City—What does that mean to us? How do we help people in our community feel safe? What are some ways to support undocumented members? We need to be proactive and thoughtful. What might we propose? We had the great pleasure...
Read MoreCelebrating Outgoing and Incoming Leaders
January 16, 2025
"We will reflect the sunlight directly and make this city shine," declared Mayor Eduardo Martinez as he acknowledged that a historic supermajority of women will now lead the Richmond City Council. The swearing in ceremony took place on January 7, 2025. Jamelia Brown (District...
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