Incumbent Doria Robinson and challenger Brandon Evans appeared before about 35 residents in the second of three election forums hosted by Richmondside for the June 2 primary.
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Update: Richmond City Council D3 election forum: Watch what happened
Get prepared to vote in Richmond’s June 2 primary by watching the District 3 city council candidate forum and community Q&A.
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Meet your Richmond City Council District 4 candidates — in their own words
Soheila Bana, Keycha Gallon and Jamin Pursell discuss ways their neighborhoods feel isolated from some city services and resources.
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City’s lean staffing leaves workers scrambling to get their work done, they say
A preview of Richmond’s $275 million budget shows personnel costs expected to increase more than 37% from 2021.
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Richmond City Council election: Meet the D3 candidates Thursday; D4 forum is May 13
Richmondside’s next co-sponsored city council candidate forum is Thursday. Here’s how to RSVP.
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Will the SS Red Oak Victory ship be docked somewhere new? A $300K study will try to find out
The historic ship, which operates as a nonprofit museum, has been at Point Potrero since 1998, but there’s an effort to relocate it to Ford Point near the Rosie the Riveter visitor center to boost
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What are Richmond residents worried about as primary election approaches?
Richmond residents share their top concerns about the city, including car thefts, potholes and illegal dumping.
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Chevron settlement: Richmond picks consultant to lead spending conversation
Mayor Eduardo Martinez said he voted against hiring the consultant because he did not agree with describing the settlement as “separate” from the general fund.
Posted in2026 Election
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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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 refuses to take back control of Craneway Pavilion due to high maintenance costs
City council members who voted against the deal didn’t want the city to inherit tens of millions in potential expenses for the historic waterfront facility.
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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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Richmond city manager Shasa Curl tells police union she won’t be ‘bullied’ as she announces retirement
The police union is threatening legal action, saying Shasa Curl didn’t reinstate officers involved in fatal shootings fast enough. Curl has held the position since 2022.
Posted in2026 Election
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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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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Richmond strengthens proposed ‘ICE-free’ law that would go into effect in May
Ordinance also sets up a system for alerting residents when “verified” ICE activity is happening.
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Richmond will give $99M over 10 years to support youths. It’s a big win for local nonprofits
Some city council members would like a more detailed audit of how the money, approved by voters in 2018, is being spent.
Posted in2026 Election
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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Richmond’s Flock license plate readers will be turned back on through 2026
The city council voted to extend the contract after the cameras were taken offline due to concerns about potential data breaches.
Posted in2026 Election
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.
