Monthly Archives: May 2017

Identity crisis

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

It is tempting to see nothing more than political expediency behind the votes by Council members Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and Jim Oddie to amend the City’s “rent stabilization” ordinance – passed by Council last March and ratified by the voters … Continue reading →

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There goes the “surplus”!

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

Wanna see how to make $32 million disappear in just five years? Then you ought to show up Wednesday at Council Chambers for the budget workshop, and City Finance Director Elena Adair will show you how it’s done. Or maybe … Continue reading →

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The rest of the housing report

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

Assistant Community Development Director Andrew Thomas didn’t get a chance to present his annual Housing Element report orally to Council last Tuesday – the item was placed on the consent calendar. And that’s a shame, because there was a lot … Continue reading →

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