Monthly Archives: October 2019

The end of Measure A?

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

Ever since July 2012, when Council adopted what it called the “multi-family overlay” and slapped it on 12 separate parcels designated for residential development around town, the Merry-Go-Round has been sounding the death knell for Measure A, the provision in … Continue reading →

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The John and Jim show

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

Cynics that we are, when we first read that Vice Mayor John Knox White and Councilman Jim Oddie were going to put on a “town hall” about gun violence (which Mr. Oddie voguishly described as a “serious public health crisis”) … Continue reading →

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How do you get to Carnegie (Innovation) Hall?

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

For any private entity offering to lease City-owned land or buildings and renovate the property at its own expense, our pro-labor City Council has a message:  If you want a deal with the City, you’ve got to take care of … Continue reading →

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