Archive for the 'Letters' Category

Open Letter to Alameda City Council from Juan Blanco Prada

The following is an open letter to Alameda City Council, copied to the media for publication.
Dear Council Members,
We have just gone through an unnecessary election that has cost us upwards of $300,000. It was a misuse of a very important tool of our state democratic system, the citizen-supported ballot initiative. The result leaves things exactly [...]

The Consequences of Measure B

Dear Editor,
The small island community of Alameda is facing one of those landmark decisions around development. Should rights to develop the former Naval Air Station, taking up fully one-third of the island’s surface, be granted to Southern California-based firm SunCal, and its partner, Shaw Homes, or not? Unable to reach a negotiated agreement with the [...]

Financially Risky Measure B

Dear Editor,
Sure, I like changes for the better—I’m a longtime Realtor here who loves to see transformation and money well spent for improvements! However, I’m still waiting for the Navy to finish its clean-up process at Alameda Point, and still hoping for a developer I can trust, one which will effectively transform the Point for [...]

Alameda City Council Votes 3-2 to Divert Measure WW Money to Boys and Girls Club

Dear Editor,
At the Tuesday, December 1st Alameda City Council Meeting, council members voted 3-2 to place the Boys and Girls Club project to build new club house in the West End of Alameda on the list of projects approved for WW Bond monies.

Alameda City Council to Consider Measure WW Parks Money Again Tonight

Dear Editor,
Tuesday night City Council meeting will again discuss giving $2
million of Alameda’s $3.4 million Measure WW Parks money to the
Alameda Boys and Girls Club.

No SunCal, Please!!!!

Dear Editor,
I live very close to the old Base, and I would like to express that SunCal not be allowed to buy the land or whatever they are bidding. I would like someone who will actually do what they say they will do, and make sure that they actually improve and utilize the base [...]

Open Letter to Alameda City Council About SunCal

Open Letter to Alameda City Council About SunCal
First, a few stats on SunCal (I’m sure you know these, but I want to stress SunCal’s history)

Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda Will Hold 350 Event at Alameda City Hall

On October 24th CASA and BikeAlameda will be participating in An International Day of Climate Action with an event on the plaza in front of City Hall.
On this day of action events will be held worldwide to highlight the need for urgent action by ALL nations to combat climate change and to raise a [...]

Revitalize Alameda Point – City Staffers on SunCal’s Payroll

Dear Editor,
I am forwarding to you a copy of a letter Jean Sweeney has sent out detailing the money paid to Alameda City staff by SunCal.

Alameda Point Info Website Launched to Cover SunCal Ballot Initiative

An informal group of Alameda residents has put together a website that examines the SunCal ballot initiative and Alameda Point.