Press Highlights 

Grandview Independent

"Richmond Vice Mayor Claudia Jiménez is seeking re-election, emphasizing her dedication to ongoing projects and her long-term vision for improving public safety, infrastructure, and economic opportunity in District 6, which she represents.

Jiménez was first elected to the council in 2020 and is originally from Colombia, where she worked as an architect, designing affordable housing. A vocal advocate for social equity and environmental justice, she points to several critical accomplishments from her first term, including securing millions in funding for community projects. Still, she says there’s much work ahead."

Read the full article at: Claudia Jiménez highlights community work and future projects in re-election bid

Richmondside

"Her proudest accomplishment is helping to improve the city’s financial picture at the time. For example, the city’s financial reserves were increased from 12% of its overall operating budget to 21%. She also said the council’s leadership helped turn a $90 million deficit into a surplus of $15.9 million, $8.8 million of which was allocated toward the city’s Capital Program. 

...Other achievements she’s proud of include: The allocation of $20 million for Main Library renovations;$7.7 million in citywide park renovations; $1.6 million annually for a  traffic safety program to address traffic problems;  and the creation of the Community Crisis Response Program (CCRP)."

Read the full article at: She says she’s on the side of unheard voices: Meet D6 Richmond City Council candidate Claudia Jimenez