Candidate for
Mayor; City of Richmond

I was born and raised in Richmond, CA, graduating in 1975 from Harry Ells High School, attending Contra Costa College, and graduating from UC Berkeley in 1980. My home has always been in Central Richmond. I have worked at, and now own, M.A. Hays Insurance Company in Richmond, founded in 1912.

I've spent my entire life involved in Richmond, serving as elder of my church, and volunteering on the Boards of the YMCA, Richmond Museum, Boys & Girls Club, Richmond PAL, and Chamber of Commerce, among others. I proudly served on our Richmond City Council, 1981-1993.

Our city needs a plan for new, consistent revenue, to create meaningful, well-paying jobs in a business-friendly, environmentally-conscious manner; reduce crime; improve educational opportunities; and provide a better quality of life for you, our citizens. We need a Mayor who will work with all parties and factions to bring together the best ideas for a respected Richmond.

Let's work together to bring back our wonderful City of Pride & Purpose. As a proud, life-long Richmonder, I ask for your vote for Mayor. Together, we can restore this city to the greatness it richly deserves for a much stronger future.

My plans for Richmond http://www.johnz2010.com