September 23, 2025
City Council
DATE: September 23, 2025
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda
Subject:
Proclamation Recognizing Community Advocate Cordell
Hindler
FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact is associated with adopting this proclamation.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
None.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Mr. Cordell Hindler proudly represents Richmond and
has a deep understanding of the community's needs. He
continues to vocalize various community concerns and
continues to encourage the community to mobilize to get impactful results that benefit the entire community.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
PROCLAMATION recognizing community advocate
Cordell Hindler who serves as a critical link to voice
community needs and concerns while consistently
advocating for social justice, equity, and for the inclusion of all community members - Vice Mayor Cesar Zepeda
(510-620-6593).
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Cordell Hindler, a native of Richmond California, a graduate of Kennedy High School, has been a passionate and dedicated community advocate since 2009. He is AGENDA
REPORT
September 23, 2025
an active and key participant in various local government meetings and community events and gatherings. He proudly exhibits his candid and vibrant public speaking style during the Richmond City Council meetings during public comment. He frequently attends various public meetings within the City of Richmond and throughout surrounding cities within Contra Costa County.
Mr. Hindler proudly represents Richmond as a whole community and has a deep understanding of the community's needs. He is well known for his impeccable memory and his dedicated role in community advocacy and for sharing his extensive knowledge of multiple city events, resources and projects. He continues to vocalize various community concerns and continues to encourage the community to mobilize to get impactful results that benefit the entire community.
He is passionate about improving the community and serves as a critical link to voice community needs and concerns. He is an advocate for social justice and equity, and for the inclusion of all community members. He exudes a willingness to work with others and to connect different groups to achieve common goals to help the entire Richmond community. He provides a reminder on the importance of working together as a collective to achieve a common goal that benefits the entire community.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation