On April 25, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon packed City Hall Council Chambers for a dynamic Town Hall meeting. Karin K. Jensen reports that Simon shared her accomplishments and vision for her first term, rallied attendees to defend democracy through vigilance and activism, and held a Q&A session. https://alamedapost.com/news/congresswoman-lateefah-simon-shares-vision-town-hall-meeting/

#alameda #LateefahSimon #MiaBonta #MichelePryor

City Council unanimously approved design concepts for the Willie Stargell Avenue Complete Street Corridor Project. Some commenters voiced traffic concerns, but the Council disagreed, citing pedestrian-friendly infrastructure as paramount. Karin K. Jensen explains how the project will unfold. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-approves-design-willie-stargell-avenue-improvement-project/

#alameda #CityCouncil #CityOfAlameda #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #MichelePryor #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen #WillieStargellAvenueCompleteStreetCorridorProject

The March 18 City Council meeting went past midnight due to a controversial discussion. Karin K. Jensen reports, "Fifty public speakers expressed strong opinions on whether the City should form a sister city relationship with the village of Wadi Foquin in the Palestinian Territories." https://alamedapost.com/news/council-addresses-controversial-sister-city-proposal-fernside-oak/

#alameda #CityCouncil #FernsideBoulevard #GregBoller #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #MichelePryor #OaklandAirport #PortOfOakland #TerminalModernizationAndDevelopmentProject

Red light enforcement cameras are coming to Alameda. APD has chosen the intersections of Park Street/Otis Drive and Webster Street/Atlantic Avenue for the new pilot program. "If the pilot is successful, the program will expand to other locations, including Bay Farm," reports Karin K. Jensen. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-approves-pilot-program-automated-red-light-enforcement/

#alameda #CityCouncil #GregBoller #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #MichelePryor #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen

On February 10, the basement of the Veteran’s Building was packed for the Queer Teen Alameda Center's (QTAC) Open House. Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam also presented a $10,000 check to Alameda Pride! Jean Chen chats with attendees about the exciting programs. Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/community-gathers-celebrate-queer-teen-alameda-center/

#accyf #alameda #AlamedaPride #arpd #GregBoller #HeatherLittle #JenniferWilliams #JeramieAndehueson #LenaTam #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #MeleahHall #MichelePryor

On January 21, City Council unanimously endorsed concept designs for Alameda portions of the Oakland Alameda Estuary and Bay Farm Island Adaptation Projects to address sea level rise. Karin K. Jensen explains the project details. https://alamedapost.com/news/council-endorses-designs-estuary-bay-farm-island-sea-level-rise-projects/

#alameda #CentralAvenueSafetyImprovementProject #CityOfAlameda #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #MichelePryor #OaklandAlamedaAdaptationCommittee #OaklandAlamedaEstuaryProject #TonyDaysog #TracyJensen

On December 17, City Council officially recognized Trish Herrera Spencer’s and Malia Vella’s years of service at their final meeting as Councilmembers. Karin K. Jensen highlights their accomplishments during their time serving Alameda. https://alamedapost.com/news/city-council-recognizes-herrera-spencers-vellas-years-service/

#alameda #CityCouncil #GregBoller #KevinKearney #KevinKennedy #MaliaVella #MarilynEzzyAshcraft #MichelePryor #NoëlWise #TonyDaysog #TrishHerreraSpencer

Following the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, the Alameda Post reached out to readers to hear their reactions. Adam Gillitt shares a wide variety of responses from readers with differing reactions to the return of Donald Trump as President. https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-general-election-update-3-presidential-election-sentiments/

#alameda #AusdBoard #CityCouncil #election2024 #GregBoller #HeatherLittle #JenniferWilliams #MeleahHall #MichelePryor

Adam Gillitt reports that Alameda election results are still to be decided a week after the general election, as voters, candidates, and local officials await final tallies from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.

https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-general-election-update-2-a-week-after/

#alameda #AlamedaElectionResults #AusdBoard #CityCouncil #election2024 #GregBoller #MichelePryor #ThushanAmarasiriwardena #TrishHerreraSpencer

Alameda's General Election results show a change is coming to City Council, but Adam Gillitt reports there were few other surprises among local and other California races.

https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-general-election-update-1-the-day-after/

#alameda #AlamedaElectionResults #AusdBoard #CityCouncil #election2024 #GregBoller #HeatherLittle #JenniferWilliams #JoyceBoyd #MeleahHall #MichelePryor #StevenSlauson #ThushanAmarasiriwardena #TrishHerreraSpencer

Nearly 150 curious voters filled the social hall at the Mastick Senior Center to learn about the policies, positions, and the individuals running for City Council at the September 28 candidate forum. Watch the full video, and see Ken Der's written summary here.

https://alamedapost.com/news/voters-meet-contenders-city-council-candidate-forum/

#alameda #CityCouncil #election2024 #GregBoller #LeagueOfWomenVoters #MichelePryor #StephenSlauson #ThushanAmarasiriwardena #TrishHerreraSpencer

Five people are competing for two four-year terms on Alameda’s City Council in this November's election. After reaching out to the candidates for more information about their campaigns, Adam Gillitt summarizes their answers.

https://alamedapost.com/news/five-vie-two-council-seats-november/

#alameda #CityCouncil #election2024 #GregBoller #MaliaVella #MichelePryor #StephenSlauson #ThushanAmarasiriwardena #TrishHerreraSpencer

Local candidates on Alameda's ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election have been set with the closing of the nomination period. Adam Gillitt lists which candidates are competing for office, and which will be seated without a contest.

https://alamedapost.com/news/alamedas-candidates-set-for-november-5-election/

#alameda #candidates #CityCouncil #election2024 #GregBoller #MichelePryor #StevenSlauson #ThushanAmarasiriwardena #TrishHerreraSpencer