We are navigating unprecedented challenges in our public education system.

A broad coalition of Alameda’s most respected leaders and organizations have come together to support Measure B to upgrade all local schools to support quality education.

Elections in larger cities normally use a Primary Election to eliminate extra candidates so that just two candidates appear on the regular election ballot. The two candidates with the most votes run against each other.

You may be aware that the suicide rate is currently higher than the homicide rate in this country. I am aware that I have written about the increase in depression. Now this.

About 10 years ago, my next-door neighbor and I were commiserating that we didn’t have enough sunny space in our yards to grow as many tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant as we could eat.

We oppose Measure B, the school bond measure, because its proponents are not being honest with the voters. The Alameda Unified School District claims, “By law, all funds must be spent in Alameda.” This is a deceptive statement.

State of the City

The transportation sector makes up 70% of Alameda’s greenhouse gas emissions. We need to change how we get around if we are going to significantly reduce Alameda’s greenhouse gas emissions. Bicycling, walking, taking public transit or driving an electric vehicle are the way to go.

Earlier this year, in response to severe budget concerns, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) approved the closure of seven public school sites, displacing more than 1,500 students, or the equivalent of nearly 19 school buses worth of kids.

Have you heard of Senate Bill (SB) 1383? Otherwise known as California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act, SB 1383 became effective January 2022 statewide and in the City of Alameda. ALL residents and businesses in the City of Alameda must have organic waste collection services.