Monthly Archives: May 2019

Fire keeps on burning

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

On today’s episode of “The Millionaire,” City Finance Director Elena Adair shows up on your doorstep.  She’s carrying a check and an envelope. The check is for $1.2 million (inflation, you know). The envelope contains a letter enclosing a resolution … Continue reading →

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Memo to the City Manager (Part III)

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

Today, the Merry-Go-Round concludes our series of columns on the major challenges confronting new City Manager Eric Levitt and his staff in the coming years. Nobody asked us, but . . . the most difficult task Mr. Levitt may face … Continue reading →

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Memo to the City Manager (Part II)

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

Twenty-two years ago last week, the U.S. Navy left Naval Air Station Alameda, and nearly 18,000 jobs went with it. Ever since, creating jobs to replace those lost – and generating new employment opportunities for Alameda residents and others – … Continue reading →

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