During Alameda Councilmember-elect Tony Daysog’s previous two stints on the City Council he was known as a wonky and hard-working public servant. The third incarnation of Councilmember Daysog appears no different. Even before his swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 18, Daysog… Read More ›
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Alameda council candidate issues disingenuous concession
Alameda’s Robert Matz concedes short-term third open seat on the council, but not before attacking opponent.
City manager scandal hovers over Alameda council race
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No charges against Keimach in Alameda secret audio recording scandal
Former Alameda City Manager Jill Keimach was cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation by the Alameda County District Attorney’s office into whether she illegally recorded two councilmembers, a decision that could greatly affect the city’s upcoming November elections. The fallout… Read More ›
ALAMEDA: Daysog tattles on himself
Alameda council candidate Tony Daysog learned a thing from two years ago–get ahead of the story.
Alameda may raise its minimum wage
If approved, Alameda’s minimum wage would reach the threshold 18 months before the state mandate in 2022.
Alameda city attorney is retiring
Alameda City Attorney Janet Kern says she is retiring, effective Dec. 1. Kern has served the last seven years as city attorney following stints in San Jose and Morgan Hill. “It’s been an honor to serve the residents of Alameda,”… Read More ›
Alameda firefighters will sit out the mayor’s race
In recent Alameda elections, the backing of the island’s influential firefighters union has often resulted in victory for candidates. It remains to be seen what happens when they choose to sit out a a race. Somewhat surprisingly, the firefighters’ union… Read More ›
Early battle lines drawn in Alameda council race
Despite an admonition that Alameda City Council candidates not address the city’s recent city manager scandal while one of her actions are under review by the Alameda County District Attorney’s office, one candidate went there with his very first sentence… Read More ›
Alamedan, who failed to qualify at the last minute, vows to continue his council campaign
Amos White says his campaign for Alameda City Council will go on, but doesn’t say how
ALAMEDA: Mayor Spencer’s re-election campaign reports no money; no worries
Spencer only spent $10,325 in 2014 to register the biggest upset in the East Bay
Daysog v. Alameda: former councilman files lawsuit over ballot question
Lawsuit filed in Alameda County Superior Court is asking for an injunction to block the council-approved ballot question from appearing on the Nov. ballot
Alameda names placeholder interim city manager
Former Orange city manager and Stockton interim fire chief is coming to Alameda while the council initiates a search for a permanent replacement.
Alameda places half-cent sales tax measure on November ballot
Also: Alameda mayor, put on the spot, suggests she will support the landlords-backed charter amendment this fall
Alameda group called out for labeling councilmember a ‘union whore’
The level of vitriol in Alameda is at a fever pitch and it’s still five months away from a hot-contested mayor and council elections.
Second intent to recall an Alameda councilmember fails
The nascent campaign to recall Alameda Councilmember Malia Vella had its intent to recall petition invalidated by the city clerk.
BANG YOU’RE DEAD: Alameda officials rip newspaper
“The staff report says the Alameda Journal is the lowest responsible bidder” Alameda Councilmember Jim Oddie said of its bid for printing legal notices. “I don’t think there’s anything responsible at all about the Bay Area News Group.”
An Alameda council recall effort in its early stages
A recall effort against Alameda Councilmember Malia Vella began in earnest Tuesday night. Proponents of unseating her delivered a notice of intent that could lead to a signature-gathering effort this summer to place the question on the November ballot. Grounds… Read More ›
Alameda breaks ground on $1 billion development at the Point
The initial phase of the project, developed by Alameda Point Partners, adds 673 new housing units, including 130 units of affordable housing for low-income residents; 8 acres of open space, and nearly 100,000 square feet of retail. PHOTO/Maurine Ramirez, courtesy City of Alameda.
Keimach wanted city to pay any potential legal defense costs
Now former Alameda city manager Jill Keimach settled for a $900,000 payout this week, but she was asking for me, including having taxpayers pay for any potential criminal defense
Will ALAMEDA city manager appear for special open session job evaluation?
At late hour, city does not know whether Keimach will show up tonight (UPDATE) Whether or not an unusual Alameda City Council special open session Tuesday night intended to allow embattled Alameda City Manager Jill Keimach a chance to publicly… Read More ›
Additional revelations from Alameda’s investigative report on council interference
ALAMEDA CITY COUNCILA long-awaited investigative report from Southern California Attorney Michael Jenkins released Wednesday night found Alameda Councilmember Jim Oddie violated the City Charter by sending a letter of recommendation for the firefighters union-preferred candidate to the city manager while… Read More ›
Alameda investigator finds Oddie violated charter, also says specific section needs revisions
Despite a number of explosive allegations, the report found Jim Oddie’s violation occurred after he sent a letter of recommendation for the fire chief candidate favored by the firefighters. ALAMEDA CITY COUNCILAlameda Councilmember Jim Oddie was found to have violated… Read More ›
What to expect from Alameda investigator’s report on City Council interference
Alameda’s report on council interference is scheduled to be released on Wednesday. ALAMEDA CITY COUNCILIt’s been six months since the Alameda City Council hired an independent investigator to probe a number of claims laid out by Alameda City Manager Jill… Read More ›
Alameda Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft makes it official. She’s challenging Mayor Spencer
Alameda Councilmember Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft announced Tuesday her campaign for mayor. ALAMEDA CITY COUNCIL–ELECTION 2018–Touting years of public service along with a record of consensus-building, Alameda Councilmember Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft officially announced Tuesday that she will challenge incumbent Mayor Trish… Read More ›
Alameda set to give city attorney a 2-year contract extension
ALAMEDA CITY COUNCILWhile embattled Alameda City Manager Jill Keimach was dealing with the fallout of a potential illegal wiretapping charge earlier this month, she dropped a bombshell allegation against the island’s city attorney. Keimach alleged she consulted with Alameda City… Read More ›
Former Alameda city manager John Russo fired in Riverside
John Russo left the Alameda City Manager’s Office in February 2015. ALAMEDAWith Alameda’s city manager situation in a state of disarray, comes news its former top administrator, John Russo, was fired Wednesday from the same position in Riverside. Russo left… Read More ›
Alameda city attorney will ask City Council to refer Keimach taping case to D.A.
The Alameda City Council will discuss the possible termination of City Manager Jill Keimach on Monday night. ALAMEDA CITY COUNCILA day after Alameda City Manager Jill Keimach admitted to unlawfully recording two councilmembers without their consent, Alameda City Attorney Janet… Read More ›
What We Know: Alameda City Manager Scandal — Keimach admits to recordings; later implicates city attorney
ALAMEDA CITY COUNCIL ➤On Thursday, I reported for the East Bay Express that Alameda City Manager Jill Keimach secretly recorded a conversation between two Alameda councilemembers and, separately, a city department manager. An attorney representing Keimach denied she did anything… Read More ›
Alameda city manager secretly recorded meeting with two councilmbers
Jill Keimach ALAMEDA CITY COUNCILAlameda City Manager Jill Keimach surreptitiously recorded a conversation with two Alameda councilmembers at a meeting that is at the center of the city’s on-going political scandal. Over the course of the city’s nearly six-month investigation… Read More ›