Monthly Archives: June 2019

The Grand Jury speaks; will Alamedans listen?

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

The report by the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury is out, and its conclusion is unequivocal:  Not only did the Alameda firefighters’ union and its president, Jeff DelBono, engage in “unethical” conduct in endeavoring to get their hand-picked candidate made fire … Continue reading →

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The $253.2 million gorilla

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

Whom can Alamedans count on now to do battle with the gorilla in the basement of City Hall? That’s what those of us who fear the predations of the gorilla – more formally known as the City’s accrued liability for … Continue reading →

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Leaders of the pack

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

Ever since Councilwoman Malia Vella joined Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and Jim Oddie on the dais in 2016, the Council majority (which now includes John Knox White) has been trying to implement the “progressive” legislative agenda in Alameda. The Council cabal … Continue reading →

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