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The Princes of Alameda

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

For years, the Merry‑Go‑Round believed that the savviest political operator ever to occupy an office at City Hall was former City Manager John Russo. But in our estimation Mr. Russo now has got himself a rival for the crown:  City … 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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No wage stagnation to worry about here, Bernie (plus: Muzzle off!)

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

“Stagnant wages.” If you’ve been listening to Bernie Sanders’s campaign speeches – any of them – you’ve heard the phrase.  According to the Senator, it is “profoundly wrong” that, even as the “billionaire class” rakes in the dough, wages for … Continue reading →

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The proposed public safety union contracts

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

We’re sure that, if anyone heeded the exhortation by Vice Mayor Frank Matarrese to begin studying the proposed new public safety union contracts as soon as they were posted Tuesday afternoon, it was readers of the Merry-Go-Round.  After all, who … Continue reading →

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Can you handle the truth?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Robert Sullwold

In urging City Council last December to approve new four-year contracts with the public safety unions, City Manager John Russo came up with a last-minute argument calculated to quiet the budget conservatives.  True, Mr. Russo admitted, the contracts would increase … Continue reading →

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