Tag Archives: Rent Stabilization Act

Sealed lips, closed minds

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

To a small “d” democrat like the Merry-Go-Round, it seems indisputable that those who support a Council candidate at the polls have the right to expect that, once in office, the candidate actually will take a position and cast a … Continue reading →

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Buy one, get one free

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

As former Councilman Tony Daysog (among many others) is fond of saying, “Elections have consequences.” The latest case in point in Alameda involves Mr. Daysog himself. Now that our elected officials are taking their August recess, the Merry-Go-Round decided to … Continue reading →

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The landlords’ one-two punch

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

Contrary to what you may have heard or read, Alameda landlords and their allies actually are mounting a two-pronged campaign to overturn Council’s recent 3-2 decision to prohibit so-called “no-cause” evictions.

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Identity crisis

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

It is tempting to see nothing more than political expediency behind the votes by Council members Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and Jim Oddie to amend the City’s “rent stabilization” ordinance – passed by Council last March and ratified by the voters … Continue reading →

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Mail call

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

Pity the poor postal workers who’ve had to sort and deliver the plethora of political mailers to Alameda households this election season. But take heart, Alamedans.  You don’t have to read ’em all.  Today, the Merry-Go-Round offers a rule of … Continue reading →

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See you in court!

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

If Council passes the resolution to place a measure “confirming” the Rent Stabilization Act on the November ballot, it will have taken the first step toward ending up where the Council members invariably swear they never want to go:  in … Continue reading →

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