Richmond City Council 101: How Local Government Really Works
Understanding What Your City Councilmembers Do and How Residents Can Engage Local government affects everyday life in ways that are often invisible until something goes wrong. Housing costs rise, streets need repair, a development project appears, or a community service is cut or expanded. Many residents are not given a clear explanation of what the […]
Statement of Solidarity with the Bay Area Jewish Community
From Jamin Pursell, candidate for Richmond City Council, District 4 I unequivocally condemn antisemitism in all its forms, including the spread of antisemitic conspiracy theories that put Jewish communities at risk. Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez’s actions following the horrendous murder of Jews celebrating Hanukkah in Sydney is very troubling. In the immediate aftermath of that […]