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Tag Archives: Harbor Bay
The latest Battle of Harbor Bay
The third Battle of Harbor Bay is about to begin.
About those referrals
Perhaps by now you’ve seen the billboards sprouting up all over town. Want to improve traffic conditions on Bay Farm Island? BETTER CALL JIM. Want to preserve the wetlands at Alameda Point? BETTER CALL JIM. Want to protect the jobs … Continue reading
Posted in Alameda Point, City Hall
Tagged Bay Farm Island, Crab Cove, Doug deHaan, Frank Matarrese, Grocery workers, Harbor Bay, IAFF Local 689, Irene Dieter, Jim Oddie, John Russo, Marie Gilmore, Mike Henneberry, Nature reserve, Richard Bangert, Rob Bonta, Ron Cowan, Solana Henneberry, Stewart Chen, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer, UCFW Local 5
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The not-so-artful dodgers
Anyone wanting to know what the incumbents running for reelection thought about three controversial issues important to Alamedans came away disappointed from Thursday’s candidate forum sponsored by the Alameda Sun and The Alamedan. Indeed, a viewer or listener concerned about … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Development, Housing
Tagged Crab Cove, East Bay Regional Park District, Harbor Bay, Housing Element, IAFF Local 689, Jeff DelBono, John Knox White, John Russo, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Neptune Point, Planning Board, Ron Cowan, Stewart Chen, Tim Lewis Communities
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Crystal Ball Peers into City’s Future
(An edited version of this article was published in the Alameda Sun December 26, 2013). In keeping with the time-honored tradition of political columnists, the Merry-Go-Round presents its predictions for the coming year in Alameda politics.
Posted in Alameda Point, Budget, City Hall, Development, Firefighters, Housing, Pensions
Tagged AARP, Andrew Thomas, CalPERS, Fire station, Frank Matarrese, Harbor Bay, IAFF Local 689, Jeff DelBono, Jerry Brown, John Knox White, John Russo, Kate Quick, Liz Warmerdam, LWV, Marie Gilmore, Mike D'Orazi, Neptune Point, Rob Bonta, Ron Cowan, Stewart Chen, Town Center, Willie Brown
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Frank-ly speaking
At a time when almost everyone with a seat on the dais in City Council chambers seems to be reading off the same set of talking points, it’s heartening to see that one veteran former Councilman is willing to buck … Continue reading
Posted in Alameda Point, City Hall, Development, Housing
Tagged Doug deHaan, East Bay Regional Park District, Foreign Trade Zone, Frank Matarrese, General Services Administration, Harbor Bay, Housing Element, IAFF Local 689, John Russo, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Neptune Point, Rob Bonta, Ron Cowan, Stewart Chen, Town Center
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Certificate of service
At tonight’s Council meeting, Mayor Gilmore will hand out certificates to 11 Alameda citizens thanking them for their service on various City boards and commissions. One of the recipients is my wife, Jane Sullwold, the outgoing chair of the Alameda … Continue reading
He’s baaaaack!
Those of us who fought to keep the Mif Albright par-three golf course out of the clutches of developer Ron Cowan were intrigued to learn of Cowan’s recently announced plan to build 80 luxury homes on the site of the … Continue reading
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