Richmond Mayor and City Council Candidates Forum (Richmond, California) - 3/16/2026

City of Richmond candidate forum (mayor + city council) · March 16, 2026

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Welcome and forum purpose

Announcement

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Linda Whitmore of the League of Women Voters opened the event, described the League's nonpartisan role, and named co-hosts (City of Richmond, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Black Women Organized for Political Action). She introduced the moderator and reviewed the forum's non-debate, time-limited format.

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League of Women Voters–hosted candidate forums in Richmond on mayoral and city council races featured sharp exchanges over a mayoral social-media controversy, how to replace Chevron-driven revenue (including references to a $550 million agreement), homelessness and housing strategies, waterfront/economic development, and plans for regional coordination. Voters were reminded to vote June 2, 2026.

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