Inside the California city where critics fear democratic socialists’ hostility toward businesses big and small
The city of Richmond, California, has become a unique political experiment with the influence of the Richmond Progressive Alliance, a coalition that includes democratic socialists. The group has played a major role in the city's government for over two decades, with its influence evident in City Hall and the city's policies. Critics, however, are concerned that the city has become increasingly hostile to businesses, both big and small, under the RPA's influence.
- ▪The Richmond Progressive Alliance was formed in the early 2000s to challenge corporate power and fight for fair housing and rent control.
- ▪The RPA's influence is evident in City Hall, where Mayor Eduardo Martinez leads the progressive-leaning city council and champions policies focused on environmental justice and reducing corporate influence.
- ▪The city's relationship with local businesses and its openness to economic development have become major concerns for many Richmond residents.
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US News Inside the California city where critics fear democratic socialists’ hostility toward businesses big and small By Rachel Wolf , Nikolas Lanum, Fox News Published June 6, 2026, 11:49 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Fans rip Dodgers' Pride Night hats as one player opts for a different look 'You can't explain it to me' why four Republicans torpedoed the SAVE Act, Hawley says Sheriff warns the new suspicious 'white van' is already parked inside many homes Just 30 minutes from San Francisco sits the city of Richmond, Calif., which has quietly become one of the country’s most unusual political experiments.
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