Cesar Zepeda

Taxes / Budget Our ability to provide adequate public services is dependent on a sound and balanced budget. Having a transparent government and a balanced budget is the foundation on which Richmond and our residents will thrive. Environment / Energy We can do more to create clean energy options for our residents and businesses, including installation of more charging stations for electric vehicles. Infrastructure / Transportation Ensuring every neighborhood has access to adequate parks and open space is a top priority. Infrastructure / Transportation Richmond’s infrastructure is crumbling, from the Richmond Wastewater Plant to our sidewalks and roads, and lights. We need and deserve better! We have had many tax measures to help fix our infrastructure, let's put that money to work where it was promised! Economy I support more collaboration with business and government to take advantage of Richmond’s location on the Bay and the potential to bring more international trade through the city and to our local businesses. Economy I will advocate for local hire policies in economic development projects to bring better-paying jobs to Richmond residents. Healthcare Richmond residents need access to a hospital, especially an emergency room. I am already working with area hospitals and health care providers to advocate for the location of a hospital in Richmond. Criminal Justice / Public Safety I support Cease-Fire and other community-based efforts to reduce violence in our neighborhoods. However, we must do more to institute preventative measures to tackle crime long-term and ensure future reduction in violence. This includes enrichment and recreation programs for our youth. Housing We have an opportunity to build affordable workforce housing. And the ability to insist that developers work with local skilled trades who are paid prevailing wage to ensure the people building the housing can afford to live here, too. Environment / Energy I oppose rail transport of tar sand crude and coal through Richmond. Economy I am committed to creating a marketing team within City Hall to promote Richmond as a great place to do business and streamline red-tape to help new businesses locate here and grow. Infrastructure / Transportation I will search out opportunities to bring basic necessities like a grocery store, restaurants, and gas stations to every neighborhood in Richmond. Environment / Energy Working, as part of my current elected office, on helping create a greener and better wastewater system for our community.