For those who routinely interact with the public the pandemic has rendered human touch obsolete, even dangerous. Local stay-at-home orders have hampered a brand of retail politics — hand-shaking, kibitzing, and even hugs and kisses — that has been long… Read More ›
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ALCO to spend $23.7M on new voting system | City Hall Tip-Sheet: Dec. 14-20
>>Cost of new Alameda County voting system: $23.7M ALAMEDA COUNTY — Regular board meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 9:30 a.m. ENTIRE AGENDA HERE | Next meeting: Jan. 8. –NEW COUNTY VOTING SYSTEM– The useful life of Alameda County’s voting system has run… Read More ›
HAYWARD: Aisha Wahab sworn-in as first Afghan American elected official in U.S.
With heartfelt words, defiance, and a vow to stay true to her values, Hayward Councilmember Aisha Wahab was sworn-in Tuesday night, becoming the first Afghan American elected official in the United States. “I ran because I believed the people of… Read More ›
City Hall Tip-Sheet: Dec. 7-13
>San Leandro may ban non-hosted short-term rentals SAN LEANDRO — City Council work session, Monday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. ENTIRE AGENDA HERE | Next meeting: Dec. 17. –SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE– The city may be effectively shutting down non-hosted short-term rentals, while making… Read More ›