Tag Archives: Mike McMahon

You’ve got mail(ers)

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

There’s still another week to go before the election, and the Merry-Go-Round expects that Alamedans are going to see a last-minute flurry of mailers from or about local mayoral and Council candidates.  (The truly vile hit pieces often are saved … Continue reading →

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“Progressives” and Prop. 10

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

At first glance, it might seem easy for any Alamedan who identifies herself as a “progressive” to decide to back Proposition 10, which would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Act and permit cities to enact rent-control ordinances covering all rental properties within … Continue reading →

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Notes on the election

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

The results of Tuesday’s elections for Council and other local offices came as no surprise to the Merry-Go-Round.  Indeed, the electoral rules we discussed last week predicted a Vella victory and a Daysog defeat. Absent any exit polls, there’s no … Continue reading →

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United they stand

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

Some time very soon – we predict – a flyer will arrive on Alamedans’ doorsteps or in their mailboxes endorsing candidates for Council, Auditor, Treasurer, and School Board. It will be printed on glossy paper.  It will be well-designed and … Continue reading →

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The truth about Trish

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Robert Sullwold

Boy, the Inner Ring sure doesn’t like Mayoral candidate Trish Spencer.

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