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Sparks Fly over Utility Ballot Measure
The “Utility Modernization Act” (Measure K1) up for a vote this November seeks approval of two unrelated utility issues in a single ballot measure, presenting voters with a dilemma if they favor one but not the other. As arguments emerge, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, Alameda, ballot measure, cell phone, election, Ginsburg, Modernization Act, municipal power, November, tax, utility
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Parks and Wrecks
It’s no wonder city council and mayoral candidates are focusing on parks this campaign season. Citizens have been up in arms over several park issues in recent years and have had to sponsor three ballot initiatives to keep open space from … Continue reading
Counting one, two, three
It’s the same ol’ backward story I hear over and over again about ranked-choice voting being complicated. Wrong. It’s as simple as one, two, three. The conversation I have with people goes something like this: “Ranked-choice voting is hard for … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012 election, Alameda, Instant Runoff Elections, Ranked Choice Voting
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Open Primary Opens Eyes
I couldn’t believe my eyes! As I thumbed through Alameda County’s sample ballot and voter information pamphlet, I saw what resembled a campaign piece. That’s right! There in black and white, political party endorsements were listed. The county’s pamphlet, a … Continue reading
A Frank Assessment
The end of the year is a time of transition for the City of Alameda. Frank Matarrese leaves the city council, and Rob Bonta steps in. Mayor Beverly Johnson and Marie Gilmore swap seats. It’s more than musical chairs, the … Continue reading
In A Democracy, The Majority Should Rule
As campaign signs were taken down around town and the victims of SunCal’s wrath were trying to recover from a bitter election aftertaste, voters couldn’t help but notice the results of the race for mayor in Oakland. Oakland for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Instant Runoff Elections, Ranked Choice Voting
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