Why is Martin Luther King Jr Day celebrated as a Day of Service? It seems as though some corporations see it as a day to encourage employees to volunteer at various nonprofits. I think Dr. King’s message gets lost in these Day of Service scenarios. It’s amazing all the accolades, maybe even lip service given…
Category: Civics
The General Plan: The North Richmond Profile
The Contra Costa General Plan is in the works, including the North Richmond Profile. The General Plan contains policies that govern cities and counties, including land use. The plan also includes guidance on zoning, climate, and environment. Soon, the plan will be posted in draft form for public comment before it goes to the County…
Redistricting: WCCUSD & Congressman DeSaulnier
Redistricting . . . don’t let it sneak up on you. I was driving down MacDonald Avenue and happened to see something about redistricting in West Contra Costa Unified School District on a digital sign. After digging a bit, I found that the redistricting was occurring due to a lawsuit. I also found that this…
June 7th Election
We have an election coming up on June 7! There are several candidates on the ballot, including judges and the sheriff. Supervisor John GioiaSupervisor Gioia is up for re-election.He has been active in the North Richmond community and was the only one of the Board of Supervisors that voted against the expansion of the North…