Tag Archives: Mia Bonta

BREAKING NEWS: Vella endorsed; Oddie tapped

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

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Election Oddi(e)ty

Ever since the election results began coming in, one question has nagged the Merry-Go-Round:  How could so many Alamedans – more than 10,000 at last count – vote to re-elect Councilman Jim Oddie, knowing that he violated the City Charter, … Continue reading

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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.

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