Tag Archives: Jim Oddie

The saga of De-Pave Park

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Robert Sullwold

These days, the term “activist” usually carries a political connotation. Indeed, the Merriam Webster dictionary defines “activist” as a person who “uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) in support of or opposition to one side of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Alameda Point, City Hall | Tagged Amy Wooldridge, CMG, De-Pave Park, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Precise Plan, Richard Bangert, Seaplane Lagoon, Tony Daysog | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in City Hall | Tagged Campaign finance, Hannah Groce, IAFF Local 689, Jim Oddie, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mount Holyoke, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in City Hall, Firefighters | Tagged APD, Doug Long, IAFF Local 689, Jeff DelBono, Jim Oddie, Mali Watkins, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Nishant Joshi, Paul Beusterien, Paul Rolleri, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer | 12 Comments

Electrifying Alameda

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

Attention, Alameda homeowners, apartment‑building owners, and renters: The City of Alameda wants you, sooner rather than later, to get rid of your appliances and heating equipment powered by natural gas and replace them with devices powered by electricity. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Housing | Tagged Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, Danielle Mieler, Decarbonization, Electrification, Equitable Building Decarbonization Plan, GHG emissions, Goldman School of Public Policy, Heat pumps, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Natural gas | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in City Hall, Firefighters | Tagged Domenick Weaver, Grand jury report, IAFF Local 689, Janet Kern, Jeff DelBono, Jenkins report, Jill Keimach, Jim Oddie, Liz Warmerdam, Michael Jenkins, Nancy Bronstein, Trish Spencer | 14 Comments

Six for Council

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

Six candidates – three with familiar names and three newcomers – are running for Council this November in an election that could shift the direction of City policy in the next four years.

Posted in City Hall, Development | Tagged Bill Pai, Housing Element, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Paul Beusterien, Ranked choice voting, Trish Spencer | 16 Comments

Johnny, we hardly knew ye

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

The decision by Councilman John Knox White not to seek reelection this November will deprive the Merry‑Go‑Round of one of our favorite pastimes: listening to Mr. Knox White enlighten the public every first and third Tuesday about what studies show … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Firefighters, Housing | Tagged Alameda Renters Coalition, ALPRs, Cannabis, Carnegie Library, Complete streets, ERV, Felton Institute, Homelessness, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Police reform, Rent control, Slow streets, Sunshine Ordinance, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer, Wellness center | 18 Comments

Fund the police

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

There’s one lesson the Merry-Go-Round has learned about reviewing Council agendas since Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft became mayor: Don’t overlook the items on the “consent calendar.” If you do, you might miss something important – like, say, a staff recommendation that … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, City Hall | Tagged Alameda Police Department, APOA, Gerry Beaudin, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Mali Watkins, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Nancy Bronstein, Police | 9 Comments

Encinal Terminals: winners and losers

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Robert Sullwold

Now that Council has approved the agreements for the long-stalled Encinal Terminals development along the northern waterfront, it’s time to sort out the winners from the losers. Generally, we hate the term “win‑win.” But in this case, we can find … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Housing | Tagged Andrew Thomas, Del Monte warehouse, Encinal Terminals, Frank Matarrese, Jim Oddie, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mike O'Hara, Tim Lewis Communities, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer | 11 Comments

BREAKING NEWS: Vella endorsed; Oddie tapped

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

ALAMEDA (April 1, 2021) – In two related developments, incoming State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced today that he was endorsing Alameda Councilwoman Malia Vella in the special election to fill his seat in the State Legislature, and Alameda Mayor … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Firefighters | Tagged Amos White, Jim Oddie, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mia Bonta, Rob Bonta, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer | 18 Comments

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