Monthly Archives: April 2019

Memo to the City Manager (Part I)

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

Years ago, there was a sports writer named Jimmy Cannon who penned a syndicated column called, “Nobody asked me, but . . .” Today, the Merry-Go-Round begins a series of posts about the major challenges we think new City Manager … Continue reading →

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Cloudy vision for Site B

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

Monday night, our Council members will take a tour of the Enterprise District (or the portion thereof known as “Site B”) at Alameda Point. Afterwards, they’ll hold a meeting at the Ron Cowan WETA facility, aptly – but, under the … Continue reading →

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Fees for service

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

They’re at it again. A little more than a month ago, Council voted to increase the fees charged to Alamedans for “fire prevention services” by a total of $1,876,194 over a four-year period. Tuesday, the Council members will be asked … Continue reading →

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Our problems with Measure A

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

The Merry-Go-Round believes that the “wellness center” for the homeless proposed for McKay Avenue is a good idea. But we’re having a hard time bringing ourselves around to supporting Measure A.

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