Union City Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci and the City Council kicked off a intensive outreach effort last month to stop the spread of the coronavirus by encouraging residents to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. But Dutra-Vernaci, who is facing… Read More ›
November ballot
Hayward: Salinas, Marquez melt down following attacks on their records
Earlier this month, Hayward Councilmember Elisa Marquez and Mark Salinas – two of three incumbents seeking re-election this November – flashed moments of anger and disdain toward their more progressive opponents when challenged about their respective records. In one exchange,… Read More ›
Hayward to ask voters to increase hotel tax, allow non-citizens to serve on boards
Hayward voters will be asked this November to increase its current hotel tax up to 14 percent. A charter amendment to allow non-citizens to serve on city boards and commissions will also appear on the fall ballot, the Hayward City… Read More ›
Supervisors approve half-cent sales tax measure for the November ballot
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will ask residents already struggling during a pandemic and economic downturn to give more to fund essential services after voting Tuesday to place a countywide half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot. The… Read More ›
FPPC won’t investigate litany of complaints against San Leandro slate
Former councilmember and top landlord had previously alleged 238 campaign finance violations
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
The November ballot is set in the East Bay
Who is running for mayor, city council and school board in your city, along with a number of interesting down ballot races this fall