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Happy Labor Day From the Richmond Progressive Alliance
September 06, 2021
The Mower, Georges Seurat (c. 1882) The Richmond Progressive Alliance wishes all of its members and the Richmond community a Happy Labor Day. To honor the occasion, we have compiled a small gallery of worker-centered art. We hope you enjoy. Solidarity forever!
Read MoreExcavation of Toxic Material Begins at Site in Richmond
September 06, 2021
pennants made by Debbie Bayer, photo credit: Jin Zhu The following is an update of the proposed cleanup of the HRP Campus Bay Development site, also known as AstraZeneca and formerly Stauffer Chemical. Those latter two company names reflect only a few of the...
Read MoreAnnouncements From The Listening Project
September 06, 2021
Authored by Kyndelle Johnson, RPA intern In August, the RPA announced its collaboration with community members and community organizers to develop The Listening Project, a people-centered process to guide our local transition away from the fossil fuel industry. To build this project, we have...
Read MoreExtend the Public Safety Task Force
September 06, 2021
At the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 14, the council will consider whether to extend the Reimagining Public Safety Community Task Force, whose mandate is set to expire on September 30. It is crucial that our community voice its support for the...
Read MoreExpanding Richmond’s Arts and Culture
September 06, 2021
Authored by Tony Tamayo, RPA Intern Photo Credit: Tony Tamayo Art is exploding in the mainstream in our city. We are beginning to see new art investments centered around community involvement and inclusivity. Paired with the rise of social media that was fast-tracked by...
Read MoreCouncilmember Martinez Retrospective Video
September 06, 2021
Check out this video of Councilmember Martinez reflecting on his current term, and visioning ahead to the future.
Read MoreVideo Throwback to 2016 City Council Blue Lives Matter Discussion
September 05, 2021
Many thanks to RPA intern Tony Tamayo for reviving this discussion from a Richmond City Council meeting in 2016. Former Councilmember Jovanka Beckles demonstrated tremendous leadership in her minority vote to not adopt a City Council resolution which included the harmful language of...
Read MoreRPA Calendar- September 2021
September 05, 2021
Here are upcoming RPA meetings and events. Please note, most meetings are only open to RPA members, although allies and guests are often welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member, you may do so here. Dues may be waived if they are...
Read MoreComentario Público a Concejo Municipal
September 01, 2021
Comentarios públicos pueden enviarse por correo, correo electrónico y/o videoconferencia Zoom de la siguiente manera; cada participante tendrá la oportunidad de hacer un comentario por tema.
Read MoreJoin the Next Meeting of the Housing Action Team!
August 15, 2021
From homelessness services to tenant protections, housing issues in Richmond are hugely important. RPA's Housing Action Team (HAT) needs help from more members to work toward affordable and fair housing outcomes.
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