Monthly Archives: December 2023

The long-awaited DEIB plan

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Robert Sullwold

For almost two years, the Merry‑Go‑Round has been waiting for the City to release a “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging” plan.

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Council and the CIP ordinance

Posted on December 10, 2023 by Robert Sullwold

Capital improvement pass‑throughs, which allow a landlord to add to a tenant’s rent a portion of the cost of improvements to the premises, have become for the Alameda City Council what immigration reform is for the U.S. Congress:  a policy … Continue reading →

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Zoom doom

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Robert Sullwold

The Mayor and Council members – and the rest of those on the dais and in the audience – were caught off guard on November 7 when, during the portion of the meeting reserved for public comment on non‑agenda items, … Continue reading →

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