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Nat Bates, who served on the Richmond City Council when the six-mile stretch of 580 was constructed in 1980, says the person who really deserves credit for the highway has never gotten his rightful due. Now, at age 91, Bates has kicked off a community effort to recognize the man who first got the project off the ground nearly half a century ago. ....
After serving this great City of Richmond twice as its mayor, several times as vice mayor, and many years as a councilmember since 1967, this day has very special meaning to me as I emotionally bid my final farewell. By Nat Bates (Former Richmond City Councilmember Nat Bates, who at age 91 was the nation’s oldest elected official, penned this farewell speech for his final day in office Jan. 10, 2023.) After serving this great City of Richmond twice as its mayor, several times as vice mayor, and many years as a councilmember since ....
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there, saying the company didn't prove it could meet the financial requirements of the development. ....