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Category Archives: Open Government
Watchdog has no bite
On February 18, the city council stripped the Open Government Commission of its authority to enforce the Sunshine Ordinance, Alameda’s open-government law. The commission no longer has the power to nullify an action passed in violation of the Sunshine Ordinance … Continue reading
Unchecked Executive Privilege at City Hall
So authoritarian. An effort is underway to amend the enforcement provision of Alameda’s Sunshine Ordinance, its open-government law. The change would grant the city council the sole right to police itself when a violation occurs, unless the matter is taken … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Open Government
Tagged Alameda, Brown Act, Open Government, sunshine ordinance
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Holy Smokes!
What a mess! City staff made a mistake by not telling the city council that the amendments to the marijuana (cannabis) ordinance they were considering had not been properly noticed to the public. Instead of admitting and fixing their mistake, … Continue reading
Posted in Alameda Businesses, City Hall, Open Government
Tagged Alameda, cannabis, dispensaries, Open Government, pot, sunshine ordinance
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Proper Channels to Breakwater Beach
There has been a secretive effort by city staff to rename one of Alameda’s beaches. It’s not only bad form, it’s a bad idea. Breakwater Beach is a small beach located at Alameda Point near the Navy’s former campground and … Continue reading
AMP Leaves Alamedans in the Dark
Our electric company may be publicly owned, but public participation is down because it requires too much energy. In 2017, eight of the eleven monthly public utilities board meetings, including two with important workshops and presentations, have been or will … Continue reading
Posted in Open Government
Tagged Alameda Municipal Power, AMP, city hall, Open Government, Public Utilities Board, sunshine
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