Tag Archives: Sarah Henry

Keeping ’em on the job

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Robert Sullwold

When City Manager Eric Levitt presented his revised Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget last week, the staff report made his priorities clear: “First, the approach to the budget is to limit layoffs. . . .  We anticipate bringing back part-time employees … Continue reading →

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Give us shelter

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

As the issue of funding for the Alameda Animal Shelter heads to Council in a couple of weeks, one thing ought to be made clear: Contrary to the apparent beliefs of certain prominent Inner Ringers and their acolytes in the … Continue reading →

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The selling of the UMA

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Robert Sullwold

There is something very troubling about the way in which the City, through its ballot arguments and mailers, is marketing the “Utility Modernization Act” to Alameda voters. For those of our readers familiar only with the rent-related items on the … Continue reading →

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