Richmond Equitable Development Initiative
The Richmond Equitable Development Initiative (REDI) is a collaborative of advocacy, research and grassroots community based organizations working together in Richmond and throughout the Bay Area on environmental justice and social justice issues. 
REDI actively supports the need for quality, living-wage jobs and job training programs linked to growth industries and sectors as well as quality, affordable housing options, effective and connected public transportation networks and an overall healthier and cleaner environment. REDI conducts research and policy analysis, organizes community stakeholders and advocates for public policy and development that benefits instead of burdens low-income communities and communities of color. REDI’s aim is to protect neighborhoods and communities against the potential for displacement or gentrification.
Who we are
REDI organizations and its community members represent thousand of Richmond families that are representative of Richmond’s rich diversity in age, culture, and ethnicity. As a coalition, REDI collaborative partners lead campaigns and projects, provide research and technical assistance, and organize community stakeholders around REDI’s key campaigns and projects.
REDI Collaborative Partners are leading REDI campaigns and projects in Richmond that support our vision for Richmond.
- ACORN
- Contra Costa Faith Works
- Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)
- East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE)
- Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP)
- Urban Habitat
- Asian Pacific Environmental Network Laotian Organizing Project (LOP)
- Communities for a Better Environment (CBE)
- Community Benefits Law Center
- Human Impact Partners
- Public Advocates
- UC Berkeley Center for Community Innovation
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Richmond News via RP&E
Chevron Tries Sacramento End-Run Around CEQA
Chevron is trying to use Sacramento lobbying to bypass environmental protections for Richmond.Negotiations are still going on between environmental groups, the city of Richmond and Chevron about protections for restarting the Chevron expansion project. But Chevron is now lobbying the state legislature to sneak through a special exemption which allows the giant oil company to do its project without having to file an Environmental Impact Report and reach agreement with the city about environmental protections.
A message to the Richmond Chamber Membership and the Community
Correspondence with the Mayor: A message to the Richmond Chamber Membership and the Community
As residents of Richmond, we know that jobs and the economy are the most important issues we face today in the City of Richmond. As I believe this is an important message, I want to take this opportunity to bring you up to date as to our on going conversations with the Mayor. Below, you will find our correspondence with the Mayor's office. If you should have any questions or comments please email me at judy@rcoc.com.
Judy Morgan comments to Mayor McLaughlin, 2-3-2010
Mayor McLaughlin response to Judy Morgan, 2-8-2010
Josh Genser, Genser & Watkins, letter to Mayor McLaughlin, 2-11-2010
Bob Connolly, RCOC Board Chair, letter to Mayor McLaughlin, 2-11-2010
Judy Morgan
President/CEO
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Chevron Threatens To Leave Longtime Home
Audio for this story from All Things Considered will be available at approx. 7:00 p.m. ET
The biggest producer of greenhouse gases in California is the Chevron Corp.'s oil refinery in the Bay Area town of Richmond, just east of San Francisco.
The refinery opened more than a century ago, and in spite of the bad air, Richmond has always been a loyal company town.
Until lately.
The refinery is nestled on a bank of hills right next to the San Francisco Bay. It's a Byzantine complex of tanks, steam boilers and 8,000 miles of piping. The refinery produces jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.
Over the past century, the Richmond refinery has prospered, helping Chevron make billions in profits.
