Richmond residents share their top concerns about the city, including car thefts, potholes and illegal dumping.
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Meet your Richmond City Council District 3 candidates — in their own words
Brandon Evans and Doria Robinson weigh in on topics such as the Chevron settlement negotiations, crime and business development.
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Three Richmond mayoral candidates receive donations from entities doing business with city, records show
While not illegal in Richmond, a state law could require Mayor Eduardo Martinez to return some money. Meanwhile candidate Ahmad Anderson has raised the most among all the council candidates.
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Richmond election forums: Hear from your city council candidates
You’ll be able to quiz the District 3 and 4 candidates at Richmondside’s next two primary election forums.
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Richmond mayoral candidates take stances on green jobs, safety and life beyond Chevron
In the first of three Richmondside candidate forums, the five mayoral candidates discuss their visions for a better city.
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Did you miss the Richmond mayoral candidate forum? Watch the video
Get prepared for Richmond’s June 2 primary election by watching Richmondside’s moderated mayoral candidate forum and community Q&A.
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Deadline to register to vote in June 2 primary election is May 18
From voting by mail to finding a polling place near you on election day, here’s everything you need to know to cast a ballot.
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Cómo votar en las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio
Desde votar por correo hasta encontrar un centro de votación cercano el dÃa de las elecciones, aquà tiene todo lo que necesita saber para poder emitir su voto.
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Richmond mayoral election forum is Wednesday
Ask questions and hear from the candidates at Richmondside’s candidate forums. The first one, for the mayoral race, is April 22.
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Richmond council candidates clash over police staffing and shorter public meetings
Incumbents and challengers sparred over public safety issues and how to make city council more accessible to residents at a recent election forum.
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Richmond mayoral candidates on why they’re running — in their own words
From tensions with the police department to rebranding the city’s image, the five people running for mayor discuss their platforms.
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What Richmond voters think about mayoral primary election
Interviews with three voters reveal they’re unfamiliar with the significance of city’s first primary. Their top concerns: Street repairs, safety and jobs.
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For the first time in nearly 10 years, Contra Costa voters will pick a new schools superintendent
The June primary could determine who will lead the county’s 18 school districts, many of which face budget woes and literacy challenges.
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Richmonders to vote on 2 significant, but often overlooked, county offices in June primary
Ballots for Richmond’s first primary election will be mailed by May 4. Two offices that can significantly impact voters’ daily lives are the Contra Costa County clerk-recorder and the assessor.
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Richmond election forums: Meet June 2 primary candidates for mayor, city council
Ask questions and hear from the candidates at Richmondside’s candidate forums. The first one, for the mayoral race, is April 22.
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Foros electorales de Richmond: Conozca a los candidatos a la alcaldÃa y al Concejo Municipal
Richmondside organizará tres foros antes de las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio. El primero será con los aspirantes a la alcaldÃa el 22 de abril.
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Richmond mayoral candidates go after incumbent for controversial remarks
A recent forum ahead of the June primary started off with all four of Mayor Eduardo Martinez’s challengers critiquing his performance.
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Richmond mayoral candidates clash over Flock cameras, crime, Chevron funds
Mayoral hopefuls sparred about the Chevron settlement and license plate readers during an online election forum hosted by the Marina Bay Neighborhood Council.
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Will Richmond’s next mayor be a progressive, a moderate or a staunch conservative?
The decision voters make in June could shape the city for decades, say candidates and political observers.
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Two Richmond Progressive Alliance members officially running for mayor
District 2 council member Cesar Zepeda will run unopposed while RPA-endorsed Claudia Jimenez and three others will try to unseat RPA-member Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
