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RPA Gears Up for Election

This November, Richmond voters will be choosing its next Mayor, and as well as three City Councilmembers (Ada Recino’s, Eduardo Martinez’s and Jovanka Beckles’s seats are all up this year). The RPA membership has not yet made any 2018 endorsements for citywide races, but is gearing up now. At the end of the month, the RPA elections committee will make candidate questionnaires available to any candidates interested in seeking the organization's endorsement. As always, the RPA will not endorse candidates who accept corporate political donations.

In mid-March, the Richmond Progressive Alliance will hold a Candidates’ Night for members and the public to meet those running for citywide office. After a vetting process, the elections committee and Steering Committee will present a slate of candidates to RPA members at the March 31 membership meeting for vote. Stay tuned for more details!

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Richmond’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...

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Just 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...

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