Tag Archives: City Charter

Charter follies

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Robert Sullwold

Last week, Council met on three consecutive nights to consider the recommendations made by a subcommittee appointed in December 2018 to propose revisions to the City Charter. Indeed, two of the meetings were devoted exclusively to that topic.

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Ballot bollocks

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

This November, the ballot for Alameda voters will contain a measure to incorporate the existing rent stabilization ordinance into the City Charter.  Ordinarily, the Merry-Go-Round wouldn’t pay much attention to the actual ballot question the electorate will be asked to … Continue reading →

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The saga of the EOC

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

You remember how, back in June 2012, Alamedans voted to increase their taxes in order to fund construction of, among other edifices, a new Emergency Operations Center and Fire Station No. 3? Well, if you don’t, you’re excused because Measure … Continue reading →

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