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Monthly Archives: October 2016
Following the money
When Marie Gilmore unexpectedly lost her bid for re-election as Mayor in 2014, there were some who blamed organized labor for not providing her with the level of financial support necessary to ensure her victory. Well, no one’s going to … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Firefighters
Tagged Alamedans United, Gray Harris, IAFF Local 689, IBEW, Jennifer Roloff, Jennifer Williams, Jim Oddie, Lena Tam, Margie Sherratt, Maria Vella, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Matt Hettich, Mike Henneberry, Rob Bonta, Ron Cowan, Solana Henneberry, Tim Lewis Communities, Tony Daysog, UFCW Local 5
18 Comments
Mail call
Pity the poor postal workers who’ve had to sort and deliver the plethora of political mailers to Alameda households this election season. But take heart, Alamedans. You don’t have to read ’em all. Today, the Merry-Go-Round offers a rule of … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Housing
Tagged Alamedans for Fair Rents, Alamedans United, California Apartment Association, David Campos, Gallagher & Lindsey, Institute of Governmental Studies, Legislative Analyst's Office, Malia Vella, Measure L1, Measure M1, Mike Henneberry, Real Rent Control for Alameda, Rent control, Rent Stabilization Act
17 Comments
Houses, houses everywhere!
A break today from politics, while we wait to see what the union- and developer-funded cabal mis-named “Alamedans United” does next to get its slate of candidates elected to local offices. In the meantime, we draw your attention to Richard … Continue reading
Posted in Alameda Point, Development, Housing
Tagged ABAG, Andrew Thomas, Jennifer Ott, MTC, Plan Bay Area
13 Comments
Attack dogs on the loose!
The smear campaign has begun. First perpetrator: “Alamedans United,” the group funded by out-of-town labor unions and real-estate developers and dedicated to electing a slate of pro-labor, pro-development candidates to local offices. First target: Councilman Tony Daysog. First beneficiary: The … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Development
Tagged Alamedans United, Frank Matarrese, Harbor Bay Business Park, Malia Vella, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer
18 Comments
The selling of the UMA
There is something very troubling about the way in which the City, through its ballot arguments and mailers, is marketing the “Utility Modernization Act” to Alameda voters. For those of our readers familiar only with the rent-related items on the … Continue reading
Invasion of the Auslanders
For those who suspect – nay, fear – that out-of-town special interests are throwing around a lot of cash this year in an effort to influence the outcome of elections in Alameda, the campaign disclosure statements filed last week provide … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Firefighters
Tagged Alameda Renters Coalition, Alamedans for Fair Rents, Alamedans United, California Apartment Association, Frank Matarrese, James D. Falaschi, Jennifer Roloff, Jim Oddie, Lena Tam, Malia Vella, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Rob Bonta, Stewart Chen, Tim Lewis Communities, Tony Daysog
15 Comments
Alameda Merry-Go-Round 