Richmond

Measure U – Raise Gross Receipts Tax for the Biggest Businesses

Won with 72.5% Yes 27.5% No

This measure, backed by the Richmond Progressive Alliance, will raise a gross receipts tax on city businesses (a tax on their total income) to fund 91…

Pitching In A Fair Share

Alameda County

Community Control & Political Power Good Jobs Transit & Environmental Justice

Elizabeth Echols, appointed board director, EBRPD

Won with 65% Yes 35% No

Elizabeth is a longtime public servant. She has long supported the workers in the park service, combated climate change through her role with the park…

Community Control & Political Power Right to Our Homes

Melvin Willis

Won with 58.1% Yes 41.9% No

Melvin has been deep in the struggle for housing and economic justice for years. He is keeping his sights on serving the people of Richmond, not the c…

Community Control & Political Power Health for All Right to Our Homes Safety & Sanctuary (Criminal Legal System)

Claudia Jimenez

Won with 54.1% Yes 45.9% No

Richmond is at the forefront of many important issues, including housing, policing and addressing Chevron’s climate racism. Claudia is an immigr…