Appoint 3 councilmembers to Richmond Community Fund Advisory Committee

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In Plain English

The Richmond Community Benefits Agreement requires city councilmembers to serve on this committee that oversees Chevron's community funding commitments. The committee advises how Chevron distributes money for local programs and projects. This appointment fills required seats with Bates, Lopez, and Ritterman as members plus Rogers as backup.

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Votes

Approve the appointments with the amendment of changing the term effective date to January 13, 2009 through January 13, 2013

Passed

5 to 2

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Why This Vote Matters

The council appointed three members and one alternate to a committee that advises how Chevron distributes community funding money as part of a legal agreement with the city. The appointments filled required seats with Councilmembers Bates, Lopez, and Ritterman serving as members, plus Rogers as a backup. The motion passed in a divided vote of 5-2, with Mayor McLaughlin and Rogers dissenting. This vote was unusual for appointments, as most council members historically support nearly all appointment decisions with rare opposition.

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Other motions

Draw by lottery of Councilmembers and Councilmember Elect Ritterman for a three-year term

Failed

Community Discussion

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