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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...
Read MoreUpdates from Richmond City Council
November 20, 2024
Latest News from Richmond City Hall Catch up on hot items from this week’s 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,...
Read MoreCreative Pulse Report
November 16, 2024
Shining a Light on Contra Costa Arts and Culture The Creative Pulse report is a groundbreaking study that highlights the vibrant arts and culture sector of Contra Costa County. Spanning 18 months of in-depth research, the report provides a comprehensive inventory of over 300...
Read MoreRPA Updates from City Council
October 24, 2024
Latest News from Richmond City Hall Catch up on hot items from this week’s 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,...
Read MoreRPA Updates from City Council
October 16, 2024
Latest News from Richmond City Hall Catch up on hot items from this week’s 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,...
Read MoreRichmond’s Progressive Alliance Has Won Elections and Made City Hall Better for Twenty Years
October 10, 2024
By Steve Early This article was originally published on www.socialpolicy.org on October 8, 2024. RICHMOND, CA.-On a Saturday evening last spring, Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) co-chair Claudia Jimenez hosted a high-spirited rally and party with 200 supporters of her re-election campaign for the Richmond...
Read MoreJust No to Measure J (Primaries)
October 07, 2024
Primaries would force city council and mayoral candidates to gather at least 50% of the vote to take office. This would be a costly and lengthy ordeal for Richmond voters. The financial strain of running an early campaign could deter less affluent candidates, reducing...
Read MoreRPA Updates from City Council
October 02, 2024
Latest News from Richmond City Hall Catch up on hot items from this week’s 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,...
Read MoreRooted In Richmond — A Just Transition
September 27, 2024
In this podcast, we interviewed Doria Robinson, a longtime community leader, Richmond City Councilmember (District 3), and Executive Director of Urban Tilth. Read on to learn about how residents can contribute to the responsible upkeep of Richmond’s shoreline, public lands, and other natural resources....
Read MoreRPA Updates from City Council
September 25, 2024
Latest News from Richmond City Hall Catch up on hot items from this week’s 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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