Support Your Candidates by Giving to RichPAC

An article by Joshua G. Genser, Attorney-at-Law, Genser & Watkins LLP The Richmond City Council has passed an ordinance that prohibits Councilpersons from voting on a matter if any interested party donated more than $250 to that Councilperson’s campaign within the previous year. It is very important that you know...

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Richmond’s “Soda Tax” That Isn’t

Kris Hunt, Executive Director, Contra Costa Taxpayers Association | September 1, 2012 As we enter the season of relentless political ads, the measure dubbed the “Richmond Soda Tax” serves as a good example of what happens when the media meets proponents of a measure and their consultants. Reality often has...

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Chevron Refinery Fire Special Air Quality Board Meeting

Attend the Chevron Refinery Fire Special Air Quality Board Meeting on Monday, September 10, from 9:45 a.m – 11 a.m. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board of Directors (BAAQMD) will hold a special board meeting regarding the Chevron Refinery Fire that occurred on August 6, 2012. BAAQMD oversees...

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