Tag Archives: IAFF Local 689

Where’s the money? Where’s the beef?

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

Having posted five columns about the upcoming election, the Merry‑Go‑Round intended this week to turn to another topic.  But we couldn’t resist taking at least one more pass at it before November 8. The questions for discussion today are: Can … Continue reading →

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Our PINO mayor

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

Thus far, Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft has managed to avoid becoming the target of our local online insult comedians. The “progressive” bloggers and commenters have spent their time discovering new (or dredging up old) sins committed by Trish Spencer and … Continue reading →

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Jim Oddie: remembrance of things past

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

“If you want to know what I’m gonna do, just look back at what I did.” So former Councilman Jim Oddie assured voters – twice – during the League of Women Voters forum last Tuesday. Well, today the Merry‑Go‑Round will … Continue reading →

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Fire out in front

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

Once again, Alameda firefighters are leading the way. Don’t worry:  this isn’t going to be another column about campaign contributions. Instead, our topic today is . . . vaccination rates.

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Alameda next?

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

First came the cities of San Francisco and Pasadena, which mandated that all of their employees get vaccinated against the COVID‑19 virus (and submit proof thereof) as soon as the federal Food and Drug Administration formally approves one of the … Continue reading →

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Another first for Vella and Oddie

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

2020 was a banner year for campaign spending in the City of Alameda.

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Where in the world is Edmond Rodriguez?

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

Edmond Rodriguez, who was appointed Alameda fire chief after former City Manager Jill Keimach refused to bow to a pressure campaign to force her to give the position to the candidate selected by the Alameda firefighters’ union, has retired after … Continue reading →

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One for the road

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Robert Sullwold

If departing Councilman Jim Oddie and his re-elected colleague, Councilwoman Malia Vella, get their way, Mr. Oddie will be able to do one more favor for organized labor before he leaves office. The beneficiaries will be the construction trades unions … Continue reading →

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Money to burn

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Robert Sullwold

The November 2020 election will truly be a record-setting one in Alameda. And, no, we’re not talking about voter turnout, which may set a record of its own. Instead, we’re referring to the amount of money the Alameda firefighters’ union … Continue reading →

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Their first time

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Robert Sullwold

If either Gig Codiga or Amos White wins election to Council this November, he will have achieved a feat remarkable in recent Alameda political history:  Victory by a candidate who has never appeared on any Council ballot before and who … Continue reading →

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