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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Have it our way
Behavior modification is emerging as the preferred strategy for achieving the City’s goals for Alameda Point. “We” – or, at least those of us who are right-thinkers — have decided that the Point should be – all together now – … Continue reading
Enjoy the “windfall” while you can
(An edited version of this article was published in the Alameda Sun November 21, 2013) Remember how, back in July, City Council agreed to establish a “trust fund” to begin paying down the City’s unfunded liability for retiree health benefits … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, City Hall, Pensions
Tagged Budget, Fred Marsh, John Russo, Liz Warmerdam, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, OPEB, Other postemployment benefits
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Fee-for-all, Alameda-style
Here’s your business school case for the day: You run a city whose politicians have decided that spending on public safety is sacrosanct. It already consumes 70 cents out of every dollar generated for the general fund by taxes and … Continue reading
Frank-ly speaking
At a time when almost everyone with a seat on the dais in City Council chambers seems to be reading off the same set of talking points, it’s heartening to see that one veteran former Councilman is willing to buck … Continue reading
Posted in Alameda Point, City Hall, Development, Housing
Tagged Doug deHaan, East Bay Regional Park District, Foreign Trade Zone, Frank Matarrese, General Services Administration, Harbor Bay, Housing Element, IAFF Local 689, John Russo, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Neptune Point, Rob Bonta, Ron Cowan, Stewart Chen, Town Center
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SLAPP-happy in Alameda
Last week, the City issued a press release touting its litigation victory over former Fire Chief Dave Kapler and rubbing the former chief’s nose in the result. The release crowed that Kapler had “learned the hard way” that messing with … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Firefighters
Tagged Ann Marie Gallant, Dave Kapler, Dom Weaver, IAFF Local 689, Jeff DelBono, Lena Tam, Marie Gilmore, Rob Bonta
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Alameda Merry-Go-Round 