Candidate for
Mayor; City of Richmond

During the last four years I have led our City in a new direction toward sustainable prosperity, peace, and health. Richmond is a city taking its destiny into its own hands.

While other cities are laying-off employees, Richmond has a balanced budget and no lay-offs. Thanks to our demands for fair taxation, the City's largest corporation will pay an additional $114 million over the next 15 years. In the midst of a deep national recession, we are defining a new economic model, focusing on emerging industries and supporting the small business sector. Since 2007, Richmond has attracted over 700 new businesses, creating 1000 new jobs.

Crime is declining overall in Richmond, thanks to an empowered community and enlarged police force. In 2010 homicides have dropped dramatically.

I share the community's widespread opposition to a casino at Point Molate. We can do much better.

We have taken great strides in restoring transparency, participation, and democracy to city government. As Mayor I welcome input from everyone who has a perspective to share.

I do not accept campaign contributions from corporations. I remain independent from the undue influence of wealthy special interests.

With your vote, we will continue building a better Richmond!

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