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Author Archives: Irene
Taking the Initiative
The new year started with a bang at city hall. On January 2, 2019, the city council decided to put a measure on the ballot that challenges the McKay Avenue Open Space initiative previously qualified by citizens wanting to zone … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Housing, Parks and Open Space
Tagged Alameda, April 2019 special election, Friends of Crab Cove, McKay Avenue, open space, seniors
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Will the real progressives please stand up?
Here we go again. It is unfortunate that yet another Alameda mayor has been elected without majority support. Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft won the seat with only 41.97 percent of the vote. Blame it on Alameda’s use of a plurality voting … Continue reading
Posted in Elections
Tagged Alameda, FairVote, instant runoff, Libby Schaaf, Marilyn Ashcraft, progressives, Ranked Choice Voting
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Best bargain on the ballot!
For only $1 a month we can keep Crown Beach maintained, the Crab Cove Visitors Center open year-round, and much more. What a bargain! Measure FF continues for 20 years the East Bay Regional Park District’s current parcel tax of … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Parks and Open Space
Tagged Alameda, Crab Cove, Crown Beach, East Bay Regional Park District, Measure FF
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Fill in the Blanks at Encinal Terminals
We’re almost there. The Master Plan for the Encinal Terminals project near Clement Avenue will be back before the city council on September 4. This time the controversial swap of public tideland is off the table. The revised and improved … Continue reading
Posted in Housing, Parks and Open Space
Tagged Alameda, Encinal Terminals, Tim Lewis Communities
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Another One Hits the Road
What a shame. What a loss. The latest person to give their departure notice to the city is Alameda’s Base Reuse and Transportation Planning Director Jennifer Ott. She is going to serve the City of Hayward as their deputy city … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall
Tagged Alameda, city hall, council, Frank Matarrese, Hayward, Jennifer Ott
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Missing the Boat
Current policy decisions are shaping our shoreline’s future, and Alameda is missing the boat. On May 30, the planning board unanimously approved a plan for the Alameda Marina that provides protection for three feet of sea level rise, even though … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Development, Elections, Environment
Tagged Alameda, climate action, infrastructure bond, Marina, sea level rise, shoreline
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A Missing Thank You
On May 23, a lot of kudos were handed out at the Site A groundbreaking ceremony for the first new neighborhood at Alameda Point. One individual was not mentioned, but certainly deserves much of the credit: John Russo. As city … Continue reading
Posted in Alameda Point, City Hall
Tagged Alameda Point, City Manager, groundbreaking, John Russo, partners, Site A
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Medical Respite Facility planned for McKay Ave
Those who prefer housing for senior citizens, over other types of housing that generate more traffic, will welcome the proposed dwelling units on McKay Avenue near Crab Cove. Former federal offices now located there will be rehabbed to create a … Continue reading
Posted in Housing, Quality of Life
Tagged Alameda Point Collaborative, Crab Cove, Crown Beach, East Bay Regional Park, homeless, McKay Avenue, medical, respite
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Palestinians Tell Their Stories at Alameda Library
Everyone has a life story, and many are being told at Alameda’s Main Library at 1550 Oak Street. An exhibit that combines black-and-white portraits of 26 Bay Area Palestinians with audio recordings is on display. The library’s largest meeting room … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Quality of Life
Tagged Alameda, exhibit, library, Palestine, Palestinian
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Breaking News … stands
Over a decade ago, banks of newsstands were installed in the Park Street business district to replace the hodgepodge of shabby-looking newsstands. Unfortunately, the spiffy new newsstands came on the scene just as newspapers were giving way to digital media … Continue reading
Posted in Media
Tagged Alameda, Downtown Business Association, media, newspapers, Park Street
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