During the 2nd District Richmond Mayorathon forum I spoke about the urgent need for a strong, autonomous Civilian Review Board and my commitment to ensuring that the board is protected against those who will seek to undermine its authority. Here is my full statement: “I fully support the formation of a strong civilian review board […]
Read moreVideo: Tavarris talks Scott Addition
Thank you to The Scott’s Addition Boulevard Association for having me last week! Check out our conversation and hear my thoughts on why it’s crucial we reckon with our city’s unwillingness to address structural racism and my policies to: Ensure pedestrian safety and accessibility Fix the inefficiencies in City Hall Use a community oriented approach […]
Read moreMaggie Walker’s Fight to Build Black Wealth
In honor of Maggie Walker’s Birthday, I wanted to share with you how her legacy has inspired my fight to build a better Richmond. The daughter of a former slave, Maggie Lena Walker was born in Richmond just before the end of the Civil War, and she went on to become the first woman to […]
Read moreListen To Tavarris’ Interview
On July 10th, I sat down with Don Harrison, the host of WRIR’s Open Source RVA, to discuss my plans for building a better Richmond that works for everyone. I spoke about my plans to ensure government transparency, broken infrastructure, public safety, and so much more. Check out the interview on their website. https://www.wrir.org/2020/07/10/open-source-rva-july-10-2020/ Or check out […]
Read moreYard Signs Have Arrived!
I am so excited to announce that our yard signs have arrived and are ready to be distributed! Due to the ongoing public health crisis, we are offering a couple of safe and contact-free options. Click the link below, and you can sign up to pick up your sign, or If you live in the 2nd District or surrounding areas, we […]
Read moreWe Raised Over $10,000 in 72 hours
When I launched my campaign three days ago, we had a goal to raise $7,500 before last night’s first crucial filing deadline. Today, I am incredibly excited to share that we have raised over $10,000. Campaigns are costly, and COVID-19 has changed how we interact with voters. Yard signs, mailers, and campaign literature are more […]
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