Monthly Archives: August 2014

Questions the candidates won’t want to answer (Part I)

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

Traditionally, the election season begins on Labor Day, and already lawn signs – at least for the well-financed candidates on the firefighters’ union slate – are sprouting up around town. Candidate forums won’t be far behind.  The Alameda Citizens Task … Continue reading →

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The Chen Identity

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

So what has Councilman Stewart Chen, D.C., accomplished during the 18 or so months since he squeaked onto Council as the third highest vote-getter in November 2012? If you look at the list of achievements the Councilman has posted on … Continue reading →

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Can the Vice Mayor still be trusted?

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

Wassup with Vice Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft? The Russo/Gilmore administration and the Alameda firefighters’ union usually can count on Ms. Ashcraft as one of their most reliable supporters.  Indeed, a quick check of the minutes shows that, in her first … Continue reading →

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2014: A union Oddie-ssey

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

Does the Alameda firefighters’ union have sufficient political muscle to break precedent by getting a candidate elected to City Council who has never served on Council, the Planning Board, the Hospital Board, or any City board or commission other than … Continue reading →

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