In a tradition that started in 2002, I present my version, augmented by suggestions from E-FORUM readers, of the Richmond 2008 Year End Review and Hopes for 2009. Click here for the MSWORD version that has hundreds of hyperlinks to E-FORUM postings and media articles, and click here for the pdf version.

I have selected for the top three Richmond stories of 2008:

1.       Election Rebuffs Chevron, Shakes Up city Council

2.       Crime Plummets in Richmond

3.       Richmond, A Cool Place to Live

In this issue, you will also find:

·         Wishes Come True

·         Best and Worst of 2008

·         Best and Worst City Employees

·         Best and Worst City Departments, Policies and Services

·         Wishes for 2009