Tag Archives: Alameda Renters Coalition

Johnny, we hardly knew ye

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

The decision by Councilman John Knox White not to seek reelection this November will deprive the Merry‑Go‑Round of one of our favorite pastimes: listening to Mr. Knox White enlighten the public every first and third Tuesday about what studies show … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Firefighters, Housing | Tagged Alameda Renters Coalition, ALPRs, Cannabis, Carnegie Library, Complete streets, ERV, Felton Institute, Homelessness, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Police reform, Rent control, Slow streets, Sunshine Ordinance, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer, Wellness center | 18 Comments

Council’s AHA moments

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

Do our politicians (or some of them) have it in for the Alameda Housing Authority? Sometimes it sure seems that way.

Posted in City Hall, Housing | Tagged Alameda Housing Authority, Alameda Renters Coalition, CDBG, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Rent Stabilization Ordinance, Trish Spencer, Vanessa Cooper | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in City Hall, Housing | Tagged Alameda Renters Coalition, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Just cause, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Rent Stabilization Ordinance, Tony Daysog | 4 Comments

Their CASA, your casa

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

A little more than two years ago, Alamedans voted for an ordinance that did not place a cap on annual rent increases and against a charter amendment that not only imposed such a cap but also banned so-called “no-cause evictions.” … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Housing | Tagged Alameda Renters Coalition, Catherine Pauling, Frank Matarrese, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Rent control, Rent Review Advisory Committee, Rent Stabilization Ordinance, Tony Daysog | 4 Comments

What would Hiram say?

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

“How best can we arm the people to protect themselves?” Hiram Johnson, one politician who actually deserved to call himself a “Progressive,” asked when he was inaugurated as governor of California in 1911. His answer: “[W]hile I do not by … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Firefighters | Tagged Alameda Renters Coalition, Crab Cove, Initiative, Measure B, Measure K, Measure L1, Measure M1, Neptune Point, Open space, Rent control, Rent Stabilization Ordinance | 3 Comments

“Progressives” and Prop. 10

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

At first glance, it might seem easy for any Alamedan who identifies herself as a “progressive” to decide to back Proposition 10, which would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Act and permit cities to enact rent-control ordinances covering all rental properties within … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Housing | Tagged Alameda Home Team, Alameda Renters Coalition, Alice Huffman, City of Alameda Democratic Club, Eric Strimling, Gabrielle Dolphin, Gavin Newsom, Malia Vella, Mike McMahon, NAACP, Patricia Young, Renewed Hope, Rent control, Tony Daysog | 15 Comments

Rob Bonta, Esq.

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

We always knew that State Assemblyman and former Alameda City Councilman Rob Bonta was a grandstander, but we hoped and expected that, given his education (Yale College, Oxford University, and Yale Law School) and professional experience (law clerk, litigation associate, … Continue reading →

Posted in Housing | Tagged Alameda Renters Coalition, Jim Oddie, Rent control, Rob Bonta | 2 Comments

Invasion of the Auslanders

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

For those who suspect – nay, fear – that out-of-town special interests are throwing around a lot of cash this year in an effort to influence the outcome of elections in Alameda, the campaign disclosure statements filed last week provide … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Firefighters | Tagged Alameda Renters Coalition, Alamedans for Fair Rents, Alamedans United, California Apartment Association, Frank Matarrese, James D. Falaschi, Jennifer Roloff, Jim Oddie, Lena Tam, Malia Vella, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Rob Bonta, Stewart Chen, Tim Lewis Communities, Tony Daysog | 15 Comments

Stand up and be counted

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

The initiative sponsored by the Alameda Renters Coalition to amend the City Charter to restrict rent increases and prohibit “no-cause” evictions is still seeking a champion among the candidates running for Council.

Posted in City Hall, Housing | Tagged Alameda Renters Coalition, Catherine Pauling, Jennifer Roloff, Lena Tam, Maria Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Monty Heying, Rent control, Tony Daysog | 20 Comments

See you in court!

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

If Council passes the resolution to place a measure “confirming” the Rent Stabilization Act on the November ballot, it will have taken the first step toward ending up where the Council members invariably swear they never want to go: in … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Housing | Tagged Alameda Renters Coalition, Janet Kern, Rent control, Rent Stabilization Act | 12 Comments

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