Monthly Archives: April 2014

How to get elected to Council

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

The Merry-Go-Round is pleased to be first to publish a questionnaire for prospective candidates for Alameda City Council. We have only three questions:

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Developers beware!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

Everyone sitting on the dais or standing at the podium at last Tuesday’s City Council meeting apparently realized that potential developers for Alameda Point were (or would be) watching a video of the meeting. It might have been a good … Continue reading →

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Merry-Go-Round to feds: Drop dead!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

If you rely on John Knox White (or his online amanuensis) for legal advice, you can stop reading here. Otherwise, the Merry-Go-Round has a wager to make:

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Build more houses? Let’s talk

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

At the March 10 Planning Board meeting, Board member John Knox White suggested that the rapid progress being made on the 2014-21 Housing Element created breathing room to “have a conversation” about the goals the City’s housing policy ought to … Continue reading →

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