Fremont Mayor Bill Harrison is facing a challenge from first-term Councilmember Lily Mei. MEET THE CANDIDATESFremont Mayor BILL HARRISON was elected four years ago in a tough three-way race with Republican Steve Cho and his then-City Council colleague Anu Natarajan…. Read More ›
FREMONT CITY COUNCIL//ANALYSIS | If there ever was an issue that screamed potential Alameda County grand jury investigation, it’s Fremont’s scheme to use money set aside for housing the poor to purchase 20 surveillance cameras effectively to keep an eye… Read More ›
Dr. Raj Salwan FREMONT | For the third time in two years, the Fremont City Council has appointed a new member to its brethren. The five-member council chose local Democratic stalwart Raj Salwan Monday night to serve the remaining two… Read More ›
MARY HAYASHI The historians will have to sort out which fall from grace was more precipitous. In terms of their personal life, it’s the sad tale of Nadia Lockyer, but politically it’s Mary Hayashi. In just one year’s time, Hayashi… Read More ›
ELECTION ’12//DEMOCRATS | The blessing of the local Democratic Party is an important tool for any campaign, not only for the seal of approval it bestows, but access to the party’s purse strings and significant electoral amenities. This weekend, comments… Read More ›
ELECTION ’12//SAN LEANDRO CITY COUNCIL | The appeal of running for political office in San Leandro has not exactly been robust over the past few years. Two current council members, Diana Souza and Michael Gregory, both in their second terms, have nary… Read More ›
Feb. 8, 2012 | Just as the Fremont City Council returns to full-strength following the passing of Bob Wasserman, the list of potential mayor candidates begins to shrink. Councilman Dominic Dutra removed his name from the race for mayor this fall now… Read More ›
Gus Morrison Jan. 31, 2012 | After eight years in exile, Gus Morrison is back in the mayor’s office in Fremont. The City Council, short one member after Mayor Bob Wasserman’s death last December, unanimously approved the appointment of… Read More ›
FREMONTJan. 13, 2012 | Just minutes after a musician performed the last bars of “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” last Tuesday, a touching two-hour tribute for the recently deceased Fremont mayor Bob Wasserman devolved into the makings of what may be an epic battle to become his replacement…. Read More ›
FINANCE DIRECTOR BELIEVES GUV IS LEANING AGAINST SHUTDOWN OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIESBy Steven Tavares City officials in Fremont moved quickly to secure millions by issuing tax-exempt bonds last month for a menu of public improvement projects in the days after Gov…. Read More ›
GOVERNOR’S PLAN, OAKLAND-CENTRIC THINKING MAKES FREMONT NERVOUS ABOUT HOUSING DOLLARSBy Steven Tavares Irvington Village on Grimmer Rd.in Fremont would contain 100 affordable rental homes. Fremont never gets any love from the county. That’s a common refrain from those in the county’s… Read More ›
