Tag Archives: Paul Foreman

What’s happened to the OGC?

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Robert Sullwold

To the dismay of some, the campaign to “defund the police” hasn’t made much headway – so far – in Alameda. But another effort is well on its way to success: we call it the campaign to “de-fang the Open … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall | Tagged Bryan Schwartz, Catherine Pauling, City Attorney, John Knox White, Lena Tam, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Michael Roush, Open Government Commission, Paul Foreman, Serena Chen, Sunshine Ordinance, Tony Daysog, Yibin Shen | 3 Comments

The Measure Z showdown

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Robert Sullwold

Those who watched the recent debate between Vice Mayor John Knox White and Alameda Citizens Task Force steering committee member Paul Foreman on Measure Z, the ballot measure to repeal Article XXVI of the City Charter, were treated to a … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Housing | Tagged Andrew Thomas, Article XXVI, City of Alameda Democratic Club, John Knox White, Measure A, Measure Z, Paul Foreman | 34 Comments

Our problems with Measure A

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

The Merry-Go-Round believes that the “wellness center” for the homeless proposed for McKay Avenue is a good idea. But we’re having a hard time bringing ourselves around to supporting Measure A.

Posted in City Hall, Development, Housing | Tagged Alameda All Faith Coalition, Alameda Justice Alliance, Alameda Point Collaboratiive, Doug Biggs, Jason Biggs, Jim Oddie, Laura Rose, Laura Thomas, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Patrick Corder, Paul Foreman, Wellness center | 3 Comments

Lace on the gloves and put up your hands

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Robert Sullwold

Let’s get ready to rumble! Those of our readers who like to watch a good fight between the public-spirited impulses of the citizenry and the self-protective instincts of the bureaucracy ought to tune in Tuesday night to watch the latest … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall | Tagged Cannabis, Heather Little, Irene Dieter, Jim Oddie, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Open Government Commission, Paul Foreman, Sunshine Ordinance, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer | 13 Comments

Treating the OGC like a potted plant

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

When Council unanimously passed the Sunshine Ordinance in 2011, it gave the Open Government Commission the power to invalidate an action by a governmental body – including Council itself – if the Commission found a violation of the Ordinance’s requirements … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall | Tagged Bryan Schwartz, Cannabis, Irene Dieter, Jim Oddie, John Knox White, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mike Henneberry, Open Government Commission, Paul Foreman, Sunshine Ordinance, Tony Daysog, Trish Spencer | 5 Comments

The NBA comes to City Hall

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

The next time Stephan Curry visits Alameda City Hall during a Council meeting – after finishing his round at the new Corica Park south course – he’ll see a familiar sight if he looks at the big screen behind the … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall | Tagged Frank Matarrese, Heather Little, Irene Dieter, Jim Oddie, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Open Government Commission, Paul Foreman, Stephan Curry, Trish Spencer | 2 Comments

No cause left behind

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

For the last two years, Council members Jim Oddie and Malia Vella have been leading their own “#Me Too” movement in Alameda. But the goal of this movement isn’t to eliminate sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. Rather, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall | Tagged #DeportICE, #Me Too, Dakota Access pipeline, Frank Matarrese, IBEW Local 1245, ICE, Janus, Jim Oddie, Malia Vella, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Operating Engineers Local 3, Paul Foreman, Paul Rolleri, Trish Spencer | 4 Comments

Real Alamedans united

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

At the Merry-Go-Round, we’ve always had a soft spot for grassroots organizations formed by ordinary citizens to use the electoral process to achieve shared policy objectives, especially when the ruling class won’t listen to them. This is why we admire … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Firefighters | Tagged Alameda Citizens Task Force, Alamedans United, Ann Marie Gallant, Doug deHaan, Hartz Holdings, IAFF Local 689, IBEW Local 595, Indivisible, Jeff Mitchell, Jennifer Roloff, Jim Oddie, John Roberts, Lena Tam, Malia Vella, Marie Gilmore, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, North Cove Waterfront, Northern California Regional Carpenters Council, Operating Engineers Local 3, Paul Foreman, Rob Bonta, Scott Haggerty, Shawn Wilson, Stewart Chen, Tony Daysog, UFCW Local 5 | 26 Comments

Misuse of mixed use

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

Suppose a developer buys a 10-acre parcel of land zoned “MX-MF” – i.e., “mixed use” with a “multi-family overlay.” As required by the City’s mixed-use zoning ordinance, it then submits a master plan for the site. The plan shows that … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Housing | Tagged Alameda Marina, Andrew Thomas, Del Monte warehouse, Encinal Terminals, Frank Matarrese, Malia Vella, Paul Foreman, Shipways, Tim Lewis Communities, Trish Spencer | 6 Comments

Summon the Chiefs

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

The agenda for Tuesday’s Council meeting sets aside three hours for the item on the Encinal Terminals development project, and the usual contingent of public commenters, from both the pro-housing and the slow-growth sides, can be expected to queue up … Continue reading →

Posted in Alameda Point, City Hall, Development, Firefighters | Tagged Del Monte warehouse, Doug Long, Edmond Rodriguez, Encinal Terminals, Fiscal impact, Jeff DelBono, Laura Thomas, Paul Foreman, Paul Rolleri, Tim Lewis Communities | 1 Comment

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