 Maria Theresa Viramontes is an activist and former city councilwoman for Richmond, California's city council between 2001 and 2010.In 2003 she voted against the Point Molate casino, however in 2010 she supported the project, that was later turned down by Richmond voters for the former naval fuel depot.In 2004 she again voted against a casino proposal by Upstream and its partner Harrah's.