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Tag Archives: Marie Gilmore
The Princes of Alameda
For years, the Merry‑Go‑Round believed that the savviest political operator ever to occupy an office at City Hall was former City Manager John Russo. But in our estimation Mr. Russo now has got himself a rival for the crown: City … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, City Hall, Development, Firefighters, Housing
Tagged 2013-17 IAFF MOU, Affirmatively further fair housing, Andrew Thomas, Ann Marie Gallant, Beverly Johnson, Doug deHaan, Housing Element, John Knox White, John Russo, Lena Tam, Malia Vella, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, RHNA, Rob Bonta, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer
22 Comments
Another first for Vella and Oddie
2020 was a banner year for campaign spending in the City of Alameda.
Posted in City Hall, Firefighters
Tagged Adam Elsesser, Amos White, Cypress Equity Investments, Exelisis, Gig Codiga, IAFF Local 689, Jim Oddie, John Foster, League of Women Voters, Lena Tam, Malia Vella, Marie Gilmore, Measure Z, Michael Sorochinsky, Penumbra, Rob Bonta, Teamsters Local 856, Trish Spencer, Variphy
5 Comments
Their first time
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
Where the money’s coming from
The Merry Go-Round has reviewed the first batch of campaign disclosure statements filed by the candidates for Alameda mayor, city council, and school board.
Posted in City Hall, Firefighters
Tagged Jenkins report, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Malia Vella, Marie Gilmore, Mia Bonta, Rob Bonta, Robert Raburn, Stewart Chen, Teamsters Local 856
17 Comments
DelBono v. Ashcraft
Last week, the Merry-Go-Round reported how, according to the report by public-agency lawyer Michael Jenkins, Councilwoman Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft refused to join the offensive mounted by Alameda firefighters’ union president Jeff DelBono to get his hand-picked candidate appointed fire chief. … Continue reading
What got into Jim?
It was, perhaps, no surprise that, at its last meeting of 2017, Council failed to approve a development agreement with Tim Lewis Communities for a project featuring 589 new housing units on the Encinal Terminals site. After all, approval would … Continue reading
The strategy for the defense
Attack the accuser. That’s a standard strategy employed by criminal defense lawyers worried about the weakness of their case. And it appears to be part of the game plan devised by Alameda firefighters’ union president Jeff DelBono to protect the … Continue reading
Posted in Alameda Point, City Hall, Firefighters
Tagged Domenick Weaver, Doug Biggs, Doug Long, Edmond Rodriguez, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, Gray Harris, IAFF Local 689, Jeff DelBono, Jennifer Ott, Jill Kleimach, Jim Oddie, Liam Garland, Malia Vella, Marie Gilmore, Measure L1, Michael Williams, Nancy Bronstein, Paul Rolleri, Steven Tavares
15 Comments
Ms. Spencer’s choice
Mayor Trish Spencer would have good reasons, principled as well as personal, for not reappointing Inner Ringleader John Knox White, whose term expired on June 30, to another four-year stint on the Planning Board. But if she doesn’t, the Council … Continue reading
The hidden costs of development
If you believe Willdan Financial Services – and why wouldn’t you? – 3,227 persons will be living, and another 5,016 working, every day at Alameda Point when the site is fully built out. In addition, again according to Willdan (in … Continue reading
Posted in Alameda Point, City Hall, Development
Tagged 1435 Webster, 2100 Clement Ave., Alameda Landing, Alameda Marina, Boatworks, Debbie Potter, Del Monte warehouse, Development Impact Fee, Doug Long, Elena Adair, Encinal Terminals, John Russo, Lena Tam, Marie Gilmore, Marina Shores, Paul Rolleri, Shipways, Stewart Chen, Tim Lewis Communities, WIlldan
9 Comments
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