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

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 against their Congressional Representatives Jared Huffman and Mike Thompson. The lawsuit charges that Rep. Huffman and Rep. Thompson illegally abused their Tax and Spend authority when they voted to allocate $26.38 billion in military aid to Israel on April 20, 2024. They did this in the face of overwhelming evidence of genocide in Gaza and overwhelming opposition by their own constituents. By doing so, the lawsuit alleges, they violated the U.S. Constitution, the United Nations’ Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide, and U.S. federal laws such as the Leahy Law. The full legal complaint is posted here.To see the video footage of the press conference click here. For media coverage and other TAG resources, click here. Since the Dec. 19th press conference, the NorCal class membership has grown to more than 800 people and continues to grow daily.

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Richmond Secures $9.5 Million for Safer Streets

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 through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program to implement complete streets improvements that mitigate barriers to mobility and connectivity, making our community safer and better connected.

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Meeting Highlights, Community Events, And More

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, and fourth Tuesday of each month at 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804.

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Capital Improvement, Beautification, and More

Happy Holidays District 6 residents! I hope you are all enjoying these last few weeks of 2024. As we wrap up the year, I want to thank you once again for re-electing me to represent you on the City Council. I look forward to continuing to represent you and our shared vision for a brighter, more equitable Richmond for all.

¡Residentes del Distrito 6 felices Fiestas! Espero que esten disfrutando todas estas últimas semanas de 2024. Al concluir el año, quiero agradecerles una vez más por reelegirme para representarlos en el Concejo Municipal. Espero seguir representándolos a ustedes y a nuestra visión compartida de un Richmond más brillante y equitativo para todos.

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RPA Updates from City Council

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 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804.

The Richmond City Council addressed significant topics during its December 17, 2024 meeting, including selecting a preferred developer for Nystrom Village, discussing updates to council rules, and receiving the annual State of the City address.

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Richmond’s State of the City

Richmond, CA – Mayor Eduardo Martinez will present Richmond's State of the City address at the upcoming City Council meeting on December 17, 2024. The event will take place at Richmond City Hall, starting at 6:30 PM.

In his address, Mayor Eduardo will highlight Richmond’s achievements over the past year, discuss ongoing projects, and outline future initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for all Richmond residents. Key topics will include economic development, public safety, the city’s finances, and community engagement.

“This is an opportunity to reflect on our progress and share our vision for the future,” said Mayor Eduardo. “Richmond has made significant strides in various areas. I am excited to share the state of our city with our community and how we can build on our successes and lessons learned for the betterment of Richmond.”

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Updates from Richmond City Council

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, and fourth Tuesday of each month at 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804.

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Interview with Gayle McLaughlin

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 eight years in that office, was Gayle McLaughlin, a leading critic of Chevron Corporation, the city’s largest employer and biggest polluter. McLaughlin co-founded the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) and is now an East Bay DSA member as well. 

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ARPA Business Support Grant

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 economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of a national effort to support small businesses most affected by the pandemic, the City of Richmond has partnered with Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center to distribute $350,000 in grant funds. This initiative aims to revitalize Richmond’s small businesses while also providing free technical support, business training, workshops, and consultations. These resources are designed to build capacity and support the recovery and growth of Richmond's small businesses impacted by COVID

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Updates from Richmond City Council

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, and fourth Tuesday of each month at 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804.

Storm Preparedness

Keep your family safe from the atmospheric river by picking up free sandbags at these locations. Seniors and disabled residents are welcome to request home deliveries by calling 510-231-3011. There is a limit of 10 bags per household.

Sandbag Locations:

Bayview Fire Station | 4801 Bayview Ave., Richmond, CA 94804

Rear entrance to the Corporation Yard (next to 10 Harbour Way)

How to Fill and Use Storm Sandbags

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