Tag Archives: Amy Wooldridge

The Greenway or the highway

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

When, in July 2012, Council overruled a staff recommendation and unanimously chose a golf management company called Greenway Golf Associates to operate the City-owned Chuck Corica Golf Complex, the decision was based in large part on the confidence expressed by … Continue reading →

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What’s going on with the Jean Sweeney Park?

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

In 2010, after the Court of Appeals upheld its rights under a 1924 repurchase option agreement with the Alameda Beltline Railroad, the City of Alameda was able to buy – at a deep discount – the land it needed to … Continue reading →

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“Progressive” budgeting

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

At the Merry-Go-Round, we read the City of Alameda’s General Fund budget pretty carefully, and we like to think we understand all of the items the budget contains. One line in the proposed two-year budget presented to Council on May … Continue reading →

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Out of bounds

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

It was what, in some circles, they’d call a “no-brainer”:  Having nearly finished its makeover of the Jack Clark South Course at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex, Greenway Golf proposed to spend millions of dollars of its own money to … Continue reading →

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Alameda’s favorite Uncle

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

The Merry-Go-Round knows better than to interject ourselves into the debate over the best way to protect the City of Alameda and its residents from Donald Trump and the Republican party. We’re confident that our Council members will pass a … Continue reading →

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Putting our money where their mouths are

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

Back in June, gloating over a projected $30.8 million balance in the General Fund as of the end of this fiscal year, Council instructed staff to come up with a list of recommendations about how to “allocate” – i.e., spend … Continue reading →

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The Chen Identity

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

So what has Councilman Stewart Chen, D.C., accomplished during the 18 or so months since he squeaked onto Council as the third highest vote-getter in November 2012? If you look at the list of achievements the Councilman has posted on … Continue reading →

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Public Scrutiny Is Not an Annoyance

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Robert Sullwold

Originally published in the Alameda Sun May 23, 2013 City officials never have relished public participation in the budget-making process.  Mayor Marie Gilmore often mocks the lack of attendance at budget workshops – this year, she didn’t even show up … Continue reading →

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