As of the July 1, 2005 U.S. Census estimate, the city of Richmond, which is located in western Contra Costa County has a population of 102,186 making it the 56th largest city in the state.
Mayor: Gayle McLaughlin
City Council:
Ludmyrna Lopez – Vice Mayor
Nathaniel Bates – Councilmember
Tom Butt – Councilmember
Jeff Ritterman - Councilmember
Jim Rogers – Councilmember
Maria Viramontes – Councilmember
Governor: Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)
State Senate: Loni Hancock (D-9)
State Assembly: Nancy Skinner (D-14)
U.S. Senators:
Dianne Feinstein (D)
Barbara Boxer (D)
U.S. Representatives: George Miller (D-7)