City of Richmond, Mayor
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Ahmad Anderson is a lifelong Richmond resident and human resources director who formerly led the city's Economic Development Commission. His priorities are rethinking public safety and helping small businesses grow, along with more jobs and affordable housing.
Nonpartisan
Claudia Jiménez has represented District 6 on the Richmond City Council since 2021; she is a trained architect with a UC Berkeley master's in environmental planning. Her priorities are safe, clean neighborhoods and affordable housing, and wise use of the Chevron settlement funds.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Government Efficiency 1 for,
Sources: contracostavote.gov2 · ci.richmond.ca.us