Tag Archives: Steven Gortler

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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Vella and Oddie: A case of hubris

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

The Merry-Go-Round wasn’t really surprised that Councilwoman Malia Vella and her faithful sidekick, Councilman Jim Oddie, didn’t take our advice and push for the selection of a woman or person of color as Alameda’s next fire chief.  After all, we … Continue reading →

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Our own Mitch McConnells

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Robert Sullwold

The Merry-Go-Round wasn’t surprised when the leftist/labor Triumvirate now in control of Council – Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Jim Oddie, and Malia Vella – voted down the two Alameda businessmen tapped to fill the open seats on the Planning Board. After … Continue reading →

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