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Welcome Jon Gilgoff

The RPA is thrilled to welcome Jon Gilgoff as our Organizational Development Consultant. Jon is a veteran of progressive politics and has spent many years in youth and family services, including founding Brothers on the Rise, which works with boys of color in Oakland. Many of you know him from his political activism, including doing outreach with the Gayle McLaughlin for Lt. Governor campaign, and his work with the RPA and the Oakland Justice Coalition. Jon will be with us through the end of the year.

He will support the Steering Committee with administration, strategic planning, fundraising, and other important duties. Please feel free to come by the office in the afternoon (2450 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond) and say hello!

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Updates from Richmond City Council

December 04, 2024

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,...

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Interview with Gayle McLaughlin

November 25, 2024

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...

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