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Gayle McLaughlin
8754 votes
16.95%
- Occupation: Mayor, City of Richmond
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology graduating summa cum laude with graduate studies in psychology and education
- Professional experience in education and non-profits involved in literacy and social justice
- Co-founded the Richmond Progressive Alliance
Priorities:
- Continue our dramatic reduction in crime - currently we have the lowest homicide number in 33 years
- Hold Chevron accountable for building the cleanest and safest refinery possible
- Continue to improve quality of life by renovating parks, fixing streets, creating community schools, and fully reopening Doctor's Medical Center
Jovanka D. Beckles
8322 votes
16.11%
- Occupation: City of Richmond Councilmember
- Youth Violence Reduction Specialist at West County Children and Adolescent Services
- San Pablo Ave Business Association Initiator
- General Plan Development Advisor, City of Richmond
- Masters Degree in Business Administration, BA in Psychology
- Author of The Gary Family of Richmond: Fighting for Equality, Standing for Thier Rights- http://www.jovankabeckles.net/GARYSTORY.pdf
Priorities:
- Preventing crime and violence with jobs, youth programs, public safety
- Developing and diversifying our economy with new green technologies and more support for small business
- Increase job opportunities through innovative, out of the box approaches & Keeping Doctor's Hospital open
Eduardo Martinez
7629 votes
14.77%
- Occupation: Retired WCCUSD Teacher
- Planning Commission, City of Richmond
- Pt. Molate Citizens Advisory Committee
- West Contra Costa County Group Sierra Club executive committee
- East Bay Santuary Covanent Executive Board
- W.C.C.U.S.D. Citizens Budget Advisory Committee, Chair
- Richmond Environmental Justice Coalition
Priorities:
- Environmental Justice: Help Chevron become a world leader in safety and emmissions reduction
- Ecomonic Justice: Revitalize the Port for Richmond jobs and support the CARES program
- Social Justice: Create community schools to work as social hubs of life long learning
Jim Rogers
6813 votes
13.19%
- Occupation: City of Richmond Councilmember
- UC Berkeley and UC Davis Graduate
- Vice-Chair, California Common Cause
- Director, Californians Against Waste
- Founder, Yes on U committee
- Eagle Scout
- Former Small Business Owner
Priorities:
- Continuing the progressive public safety policies have cut homicides by 2/3
- Education: I led the fight that saved Kennedy High, and am endorsed by all 5 School Board Members
- Nuts and bolts work: fixing potholes, fighting cigarette and alcohol billboards, tough refinery safety laws
Donna Powers
6705 votes
12.98%
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
Charles T. Ramsey
5497 votes
10.64%
- Occupation: School Board Member
- Attorney at law
Priorities:
- Balancing the City of Richmond's Budget
- Investing in public safety to create safer neighborhoods and streets
- Encouraging Economic Development and Job Growth
Henry Washington
3134 votes
6.07%
- Occupation: Pastor/Community Advocate
- Currently working on a Master's of Divinity and a Master's in Community Leadership, estimated graduation date; May 2015
- Named; Man of Merit, Contra Costa County
- Awarded; MLK Award, City of Richmond
- Awarded by; Congressman Miller, Senator Hancoc and Assembly Person Skinner for Community Advocacy
Priorities:
- I desire more diplomacy and decorum from the coucil memebers.
- I seek for continued efforts for public safety
- I am working toward equitable treatment for all Richmond residents around employment, housing and public education
Albert R. Martinez
2999 votes
5.81%
- Occupation: Retired Richmond Postmaster
Dameion D. King
1649 votes
3.19%
- Occupation: Career Counselor
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