Monthly Archives: October 2020

The truth about Trish (2020 ed.)

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Robert Sullwold

To her detractors, former Mayor Trish Spencer, who is running to return to Council this November, is the Candidate of No.  She is, they say (or, rather, post or tweet), against everything a Right-Thinking person is for: She’s anti-renter. Anti-homeless. … Continue reading →

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Their first time

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Robert Sullwold

If either Gig Codiga or Amos White wins election to Council this November, he will have achieved a feat remarkable in recent Alameda political history:  Victory by a candidate who has never appeared on any Council ballot before and who … Continue reading →

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Decisions for the next Council

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Robert Sullwold

Unlike the presidential election, the race for Alameda City Council has yet to be described as “existential.” Nevertheless, the Council elected this November will be called upon to make decisions in a number of areas that will affect the well-being … Continue reading →

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The difference between Oddie and Vella

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Robert Sullwold

At first glance, Jim Oddie and Malia Vella, the current Council members running for reelection, might seem to be two peas in a pod.

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