Tag Archives: Alamedans United

No TLC from TLC

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

Mike O’Hara, the familiar face of Tim Lewis Communities, is probably the guy who will present the latest version of the developer’s plan for the Encinal Terminals to Council for approval Tuesday night. The Merry-Go-Round predicts that, after the dog-and-pony … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Housing | Tagged Alameda Housing Authority, Alamedans United, Andrew Thomas, Becca Perata, Carmel Partners, Del Monte warehouse, Island City Development, Jim Oddie, Lennar Multifamily Communities, Mike O'Hara, North Housing, Project Labor Agreement, Tim Lewis Communities, Trammell Crow Residential | 3 Comments

Real Alamedans united

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

At the Merry-Go-Round, we’ve always had a soft spot for grassroots organizations formed by ordinary citizens to use the electoral process to achieve shared policy objectives, especially when the ruling class won’t listen to them. This is why we admire … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Firefighters | Tagged Alameda Citizens Task Force, Alamedans United, Ann Marie Gallant, Doug deHaan, Hartz Holdings, IAFF Local 689, IBEW Local 595, Indivisible, Jeff Mitchell, Jennifer Roloff, Jim Oddie, John Roberts, Lena Tam, Malia Vella, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, North Cove Waterfront, Northern California Regional Carpenters Council, Operating Engineers Local 3, Paul Foreman, Rob Bonta, Scott Haggerty, Shawn Wilson, Stewart Chen, Tony Daysog, UFCW Local 5 | 26 Comments

And in other news . . .

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

The scandal involving Council members Jim Oddie and Malia Vella has been dominating the local news recently, with the result that other stories have gone unreported. Here are a few of them:

Posted in Alameda Point, City Hall, Development, Firefighters, Housing | Tagged Alamedans United, Alex Nguyen, David Mitchell, Del Monte warehouse, Encinal Terminals, IAFF Local 689, Jeff DelBono, Jennifer Ott, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, John Russo, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mike Henneberry, Robert Mueller, Tim Lewis, Trish Spencer, UFCW Local 5 | 11 Comments

Buy one, get one free

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

As former Councilman Tony Daysog (among many others) is fond of saying, “Elections have consequences.” The latest case in point in Alameda involves Mr. Daysog himself. Now that our elected officials are taking their August recess, the Merry-Go-Round decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Firefighters | Tagged Alamedans United, Fire Prevention Bureau, Frank Matarrese, IAFF Local 689, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Pacific Union Land Investors, Rent control, Rent Stabilization Act, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer | 5 Comments

Notes on the election

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

The results of Tuesday’s elections for Council and other local offices came as no surprise to the Merry-Go-Round. Indeed, the electoral rules we discussed last week predicted a Vella victory and a Daysog defeat. Absent any exit polls, there’s no … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Firefighters | Tagged Alameda Marina, Alamedans United, Ardella Dailey, BayWest Development, Dania Alvarez, David Burton, Dennis Popalardo, Encinal Terminals, Frank Matarrese, Gray Harris, IAFF Local 689, James D. Falaschi, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Lawrence Lessig, Malia Vella, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Matt Hettich, Mike Henneberry, Mike McMahon, Stanley Tang, Tim Lewis Communities, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer, UFCW Local 5 | 5 Comments

Firehouse rules

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

Once upon a time, there were a couple of basic rules for Alameda Council elections: No first-time candidate ever will be able to spend her way onto Council. The incumbent always wins.

Posted in City Hall, Firefighters | Tagged Alamedans United, Frank Matarrese, IAFF Local 689, Jeff Cambra, Jeff DelBono, Jim Oddie, Lena Tam, Malia Vella, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mike Henneberry, Pat Bail, Rob Bonta, Stewart Chen, Tony Daysog, UFCW Local 5 | 10 Comments

Following the money

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

When Marie Gilmore unexpectedly lost her bid for re-election as Mayor in 2014, there were some who blamed organized labor for not providing her with the level of financial support necessary to ensure her victory. Well, no one’s going to … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Firefighters | Tagged Alamedans United, Gray Harris, IAFF Local 689, IBEW, Jennifer Roloff, Jennifer Williams, Jim Oddie, Lena Tam, Margie Sherratt, Maria Vella, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Matt Hettich, Mike Henneberry, Rob Bonta, Ron Cowan, Solana Henneberry, Tim Lewis Communities, Tony Daysog, UFCW Local 5 | 18 Comments

Mail call

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

Pity the poor postal workers who’ve had to sort and deliver the plethora of political mailers to Alameda households this election season. But take heart, Alamedans. You don’t have to read ’em all. Today, the Merry-Go-Round offers a rule of … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Housing | Tagged Alamedans for Fair Rents, Alamedans United, California Apartment Association, David Campos, Gallagher & Lindsey, Institute of Governmental Studies, Legislative Analyst's Office, Malia Vella, Measure L1, Measure M1, Mike Henneberry, Real Rent Control for Alameda, Rent control, Rent Stabilization Act | 17 Comments

Attack dogs on the loose!

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

The smear campaign has begun. First perpetrator: “Alamedans United,” the group funded by out-of-town labor unions and real-estate developers and dedicated to electing a slate of pro-labor, pro-development candidates to local offices. First target: Councilman Tony Daysog. First beneficiary: The … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development | Tagged Alamedans United, Frank Matarrese, Harbor Bay Business Park, Malia Vella, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer | 18 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

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