Political Statements

100 agenda items across 76 meetings

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Item V.7.d

Opposing the Unlawful United States Military Intervention Against Venezuela

Adopt resolution opposing U.S. military intervention in Venezuela

governance5 comments

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Item N.3.e

Recognition of Longstanding Black Community Leaders and Neighborhood Council Contributors in Celebration of Black History Month

Honor 4 Black community leaders for decades of neighborhood council service

proclamation

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Item O.1.a

Resolution in Solidarity with the People of Iran in Their Struggle for Human Rights, Economic Justice, and Democratic Freedoms

Adopt formal statement supporting Iranian protesters and opposing military intervention

proclamation

Item O.5.b

Proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month in Richmond

Declare February 2026 as Black History Month in Richmond

proclamation

Item O.5.a

Proclamation recognizing January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Recognize January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day

proclamation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Item O.4.a

Celebration of Life Event for Betty Reid Soskin in Conjunction with Black History Month

Host celebration of life for Betty Reid Soskin at Richmond Auditorium during Black History Month

other

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Item P.2.a

Proclamation Recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025

Issue proclamation recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025

proclamation1 comment

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Item O.2

Support of Federal Recognition for the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe

Urge federal government to officially recognize Muwekma Ohlone Tribe

governance

Item N.2.a

Expansion of Scope of Services for Immigrant Legal Services and Public Awareness Campaign Program

Expand immigrant services program to include emergency food, rent, and utility aid

contracts2 comments

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Item U.2.a

Resolution Urging Congress to Assert its Constitutional Authority and Prevent Future Unauthorized Military Action Against Iran

Urge Congress to prevent unauthorized military action against Iran

governance

Item U.3.a

Authorize the City Manager to Contract for Immigrant Legal Services and Public Awareness Campaign

Authorize city manager to contract for immigrant legal services and awareness campaign

contracts8 comments

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Item Y.4

Allocation of $6,000 to Support the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration

Allocate $6,000 to cover shortfall for 2025 Juneteenth Celebration

budget$6,000

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Item R.2

Allocation of $6,000 to Support the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration

Allocate $6,000 to support 2025 Juneteenth celebration

budget

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Item O.6.a

Proclamation recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQI+ Pride Month in the City of Richmond

Proclaim June 2025 as LGBTQI+ Pride Month in Richmond

proclamation

Item O.1.a

First Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP for Code Enforcement Advice

Extend contract with law firm for code enforcement advice through 2026

contracts$275,000

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Item O.1.b

Adopt Sanctuary City Ordinance.

Adopt law limiting city cooperation with federal immigration enforcement

governance2 comments

Item O.7.d

Proclamation Declaring March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility

Declare March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility

proclamation

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Item Q.1

Adopt Sanctuary City Ordinance.

Adopt sanctuary city law limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement

governance31 comments

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Item W.6.a

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025

Declare January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Richmond

proclamation

Item W.6.b

Black History Month February 2025

Declare February 2025 as Black History Month in Richmond

proclamation

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Item N.3.a

Resolution Urging the Federal Government to Support the Immediate Recognition of the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation, Muwekma Tribe and Ohlone Tribe’s Federal Status

Urge federal government to recognize 3 local Native American tribes

governance

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Item V.2.a

Canvass of Returns, November 5, 2024, General Election

Formally certify the November 5, 2024 election results

governance

Item V.3.f

Resolution Declaring the City of Richmond a Sanctuary City for Transgender People

Declare Richmond a sanctuary city for transgender people seeking gender-affirming care

governance6 comments

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Item N.8.a

Resolution Confirming Standing Orders and Outline Agreements for Technology Related on Demand Hardware, Software, and Services from Various Vendors.

Authorize pre-approved vendor agreements for city technology purchases up to $500,000 per vendor annually

contracts

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Item V.2.b

Proclamation Recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024

Issue proclamation recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024

proclamation7 comments

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Item N.3.a

Proclamation recognizing August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness as designated by the State of California

Issue proclamation recognizing August as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month

proclamation

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Item O.7.a

Mexican Independence Day and the Independence Days of Latin American Countries in the month of September

Issue proclamation recognizing Latin American independence days in September

proclamation

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Item V.7.b

Resolution Confirming Standing Orders and Outline Agreements for Technology Related on Demand Hardware, Software, and Services from Various Vendors

Approve pre-approved vendor list for city technology purchases up to $750,000 per vendor annually

contracts$750,000

Monday, June 24, 2024

Item W.7.b

Juneteenth Proclamation

Issue proclamation recognizing June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth

proclamation

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Item W.7.b

Juneteenth Proclamation

Issue proclamation recognizing June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth

proclamation

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Item O.2.a

Observe National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Request for Funding Allocation

Observe National Gun Violence Awareness Day and allocate $5,000 for community events

proclamation

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Item Q.1

Resolution in Support of the Implementation of Golden State Energy, a Not-for-Profit Utility

Formally support creating Golden State Energy as nonprofit utility

governance10 comments

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Item F.1

Resolution in support of Richmond San Rafael Bridge Trail

Formally support Richmond San Rafael Bridge Trail for bikers and walkers

infrastructure

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Item V.4.c

Sanctuary City Contracting and Investment Policy Ordinance Update

Approve waiver allowing police and fire departments to use Motorola radio services

governance

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Item N.1

Proclamation honoring the Baha’i’s steadfast commitment to defend freedom of thought, human rights and religion.

Issue proclamation honoring local Baha'i community's commitment to human rights

proclamation1 comment

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Item O.2.a

Proclamation honoring the Baha’i’s steadfast commitment to defend freedom of thought, human rights and religion.

Issue proclamation honoring 10 Baha'i women executed in Iran

proclamation

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Item X.4.a

City of Richmond Hosted Celebration of Life Event for Former Mayor Irma Anderson in Conjunction with Black History Month

Host $12,000 celebration of life event for former Mayor Irma Anderson

proclamation

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Item P.6.a

Proclamation recognizing February 2024 as Black History Month in Richmond

Declare February 2024 as Black History Month in Richmond

proclamation

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Item R.1

Resolution Affirming Richmond's Support and Solidarity with the Palestinian People of Gaza

Pass formal statement supporting Palestinian people in Gaza

governance183 comments

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Item P.3.a

Proclaim September 16, 2023, retroactively, as Masha Amini Day

Proclaim September 16, 2023 as Masha Amini Day retroactively

proclamation

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Item V.4.b

OMNIA Cooperative Purchase Agreements for Citywide Goods and Services for Fiscal Year 2023-24 to 2026-27

Approve 9 cooperative agreements for purchasing office supplies and equipment through 2027

contracts$250,000

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Item X.6.e

Proclamation honoring and celebrating Juneteenth in the City of Richmond.

Issue proclamation recognizing Juneteenth holiday in Richmond

proclamation

Item X.6.f

Proclamation honoring and celebrating Pride Month in the City of Richmond

Recognize June as LGBTQI+ Pride Month in Richmond

proclamation

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Item P.2.e

Oppose California Senate Bill 423 Streamlined Housing Approvals

Oppose state law forcing city to approve housing projects without public input

governance2 comments

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Item W.4

Oppose California Senate Bill 423 Streamlined Housing Approvals

Oppose state law that bypasses local review for apartment developments

housing

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Item Q.7.b

First Contract Amendment with Weigh of Life for Workforce Development Services

Expand Weigh of Life workforce contract by $12,000 for job training services

contracts

Item Q.2.a

Oppose California Senate Bill 423 Streamlined Housing Approvals

Oppose state bill that would bypass local approval for apartment developments

governance

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Item P.9.a

March 10, 2023 - Tibetan Uprising Day in the City of Richmond

Declare March 10, 2023 as Tibetan Uprising Day in Richmond

proclamation

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Item N.1.a

Resolution Opposing Initiative 21-0042A1

Oppose statewide ballot measure restricting local tax and fee authority

governance

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Item W.3.a

Resolution urging that Cuba be removed from U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism

Urge federal government to remove Cuba from terrorism sponsor list

governance1 comment

Item W.3.a

Resolution urging that Cuba be removed from U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism

Urge President Biden to remove Cuba from federal terrorism sponsors list

governance1 comment

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Item O.2.b

Black History Month – February 2023

Declare February 2023 as Black History Month in Richmond

proclamation

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Item G.1

Canvass the returns of the recount of the November 8, 2022, General Election District 2 Ballots

Formally accept final results of District 2 recount showing Cesar Zepeda won by 3 votes

procedural

Monday, January 9, 2023

Item G.1

Canvass the returns of the recount of the November 8, 2022, General Election District 2 Ballots

Accept final results from District 2 election recount after tied race

governance

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Item W.2.a

Canvas of Returns – November 2022 General Election

Accept November 2022 election results

governance

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Item Q.3

Terminal One Disposition: Notice to California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and of Community Benefits

Approve revised Terminal One housing development and community benefits

zoning2 comments

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Item U.9.d

Transgender Day of Remembrance – November 20, 2022

Declare November 20, 2022 as Transgender Day of Remembrance

proclamation

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Item U.3.a

National Infrastructure Bank, H.R. 3339

Urge Congress to create $5 trillion National Infrastructure Bank

governance

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Item W.2.a

Ban the Drilling of Oil and Gas in Contra Costa County

Support county-wide ban on new oil and gas drilling

environment

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Item W.4.a

Sanctuary City Contracting and Investment Policy Ordinance Update

Receive annual report on sanctuary city contracting rules and approve 2 contract waivers

governance

Item W.7.b

California State Senate Bill 917 (Support)

Support state bill requiring regional agency to create unified Bay Area transit plan

governance

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Item O.1.a

Resolution Declaring a Climate Emergency and Opposing the Expansion of Fossil Fuels

Reaffirm climate emergency and formally oppose new fossil fuel projects

environment

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Item O.9.a

California State Assembly Bill 1814 (Support)

Support state bill creating Office of the Mayor for Richmond

governance

Item O.2.a

Support for California Racial Justice Act for All (AB 256)

Support state bill expanding racial bias protections in criminal cases

governance

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Item Q.1

Resolution of the Richmond City Council in Support of the People of Ukraine

Adopt formal resolution supporting the people of Ukraine

proclamation

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Item O.5.d

Tibetan Uprising Day – March 10, 2022

Declare March 10, 2022 as Tibetan Uprising Day in Richmond

proclamation1 comment

Item Q.2

Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution to Rename South 37th Street Underpass to Juneteenth Freedom Underpass

Rename South 37th Street Underpass to Juneteenth Freedom Underpass

governance1 comment

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Item V.7.a

Approval of the Juneteenth Freedom Mural Project and Resolution of Intent to Rename

Approve Juneteenth Freedom mural and rename South 37th Street Underpass

governance

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Item Q.2

Approval of the Juneteenth Freedom Mural Project and Resolution of Intent to Rename

Approve Juneteenth Freedom mural and rename South 37th Street Underpass

governance

Item O.6.a

Black History Month – February 2022

Declare February 2022 as Black History Month in Richmond

proclamation

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Item O.2

City Council

Adopt formal statement condemning January 6, 2021 Capitol attack

governance2 comments

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Item K-4

Resolution supporting independent Community Advisory Committee and $50,000 flex funds for Rydin and Castro relocation assistance

Support independent advisory committee and allocate $50,000 for Rydin and Castro resident relocation help

housing8 comments

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Item E-1

Resolution commending outgoing city attorney Teresa Stricker for her service and professionalism; and renouncing and condemning statements about the city attorney made by Mayor Tom Butt

Commend outgoing city attorney and condemn mayor's statements about her

proclamation1 comment

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Item I-7

Transgender Day of Remembrance Proclamation

Declare November 20, 2021 as Transgender Day of Remembrance

proclamation

Item I-9

United Against Hate Week Proclamation

Declare November 14-20, 2021 as United Against Hate Week

proclamation

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Item F-2

Resolution condemning statements made in e-forum about city manager's job performance

Adopt formal statement condemning online criticism of city manager

governance

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Item H-15

Resolution supporting HelloFresh union organizing effort

Support HelloFresh warehouse workers' union organizing effort

governance15 comments

Item H-24

Net Energy Metering support resolution

Support state net energy metering policies through formal resolution

governance

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Item I-14

Letter supporting Assembly Bill 279

Send letter supporting state bill on COVID-19 rules for nursing facilities

governance

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Item H-4

Sanctuary City Contracting Policy compliance update

Receive update on sanctuary city contracting policy compliance

governance

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Item J-1

DACA, TPS, and DED pathway to citizenship resolution

Urge U.S. Senators to support permanent residency for immigrant program beneficiaries

governance3 comments

Item L-2

MTC American Rescue Plan Transit Funds resolution

Urge regional agency to spend $1.67 billion federal funds on Bay Area transit service

governance

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Item G-19

Contract with Weigh of Life

Contract with Weigh of Life for workforce development services

contracts$16,000

Item G-20

Contract with West Contra Costa Unified School District Adult Education

Contract with school district to provide job training for English learners

contracts$16,000

Item G-24

Proclamation honoring Juneteenth

Issue proclamation honoring Juneteenth holiday

proclamation

Item G-21

Contract with Contra Costa County Department of Health

Contract with county health department for job training support

contracts$40,000

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Item H-9

Diversity Celebration Month Proclamation

Declare June 2021 as Diversity Celebration Month

proclamation

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Item I-1

Adopted Resolution No. 41-21, in support of AB 1400, the California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act

Support state bill creating guaranteed health care for all Californians

governance5 comments

Item K-4

Adopt a resolution in support of the Richmond People's Strike People's Movement Assembly

Adopt formal decision supporting Richmond People's Strike Movement Assembly

governance

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Item H-30

Resolution in support of the Richmond People's Strike People's Movement Assembly

Adopt resolution supporting Richmond People's Strike People's Movement Assembly

governance

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Item Emergency Item

Emergency Proclamation Condemning Asian Hate Crimes

Issue emergency proclamation condemning Asian hate crimes

proclamation

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Item G-14

Tibetan Uprising Day proclamation

Declare March 10, 2021 as Tibetan Uprising Day in Richmond

proclamation

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Item H-8

Zero-Emission New Vehicle Sales Resolution

Adopt formal statement supporting 100% zero-emission new vehicle sales by 2030

governance1 comment

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Item G-4

Black History Month Proclamation

Declare February 2021 as Black History Month in Richmond

proclamation

Item I-1

Resolution in support of a just transition from fossil fuels

Adopt formal statement supporting transition away from fossil fuels

environment

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Item G-13

Resolution urging National Park Service to analyze appropriateness of National Park for Black Panther Party

Urge National Park Service to study Black Panther Party national park in Bay Area

governance16 comments

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Item G-13

Transgender Day of Remembrance proclamation

Declare November 20, 2020 as Transgender Day of Remembrance

proclamation1 comment

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Item I-1

Resolution supporting amendments to state alcohol regulation

Support state law changes to help oversaturated communities limit alcohol sales

governance13 comments

Item H-5

Compliance with Sanctuary City Contracting and Investment Policy Ordinance and waiver for Motorola

Waive sanctuary city policy requirements for Motorola contract

contracts

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Item I-1

Resolution urging overturn of Assembly Bill 1838

Urge state to overturn law blocking cities from taxing soda and sugary drinks

governance