Tag Archives: Catherine Pauling

What’s happened to the OGC?

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

To the dismay of some, the campaign to “defund the police” hasn’t made much headway – so far – in Alameda. But another effort is well on its way to success:  we call it the campaign to “de-fang the Open … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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.

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They’ll pass it – but they won’t defend it

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

Back in March, when Council passed the “rent stabilization and limitations on evictions” ordinance, two of the four Council members who voted for it extolled the new law as a well-crafted compromise. A “ground-breaking” achievement, Councilman Jim Oddie called it … Continue reading →

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Bernie’s Law

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

So is the Alameda City Council ever going to enact a rent control ordinance? Well, after watching the video of the seven-and-a-half hour special meeting held last Wednesday, we confess that your guess is as good as ours (or anyone … Continue reading →

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Why wait for the City Attorney?

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

We can’t blame the members of the Alameda Renters Coalition if they’re feeling frustrated, and maybe even a little annoyed, these days with the members of Council.

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