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Edgerly Out

TheBoss — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:38:15 +0000

Apparently, Mayor Dellums decided he didn’t want to allow Oakland City Manager Deborah Edgerly to delay her retirement. The Oakland Tribune is reporting he fired her today.
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In Nevada, Government Actually Sometimes Says ‘No’

TheBoss — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:56:27 +0000

I’m sure most EBC readers don’t spend much time reading about Nevada politics. But if you did, you’d know that, like California, Nevada faces a budget crunch, and its legislature held a special session last weekend to resolve things.

California could learn a lot from the way Nevada handles these things. In short, they cut. A lot. And they balanced their budget.

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Berkeley Library Has Free Wi-Fi; Oakland Not So Much

TheBoss — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 20:24:55 +0000

When it comes to high-brow — or even medium-brow — civic services, most Oaklanders head either to Berkeley or to San Francisco. Along with Silicon Valley, these neighboring cities are the only reason Oakland has the residents and home values it does. (more…)

Why I Support Dellums’ Tax Increase Plan

TheBoss — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:57:18 +0000

In his first meaningful action since becoming Oakland Mayor a year and a half ago, Ron Dellums has proposed a parcel tax to pay for new police officers. According to Oakbook, hiring 200 additional officers will cost homeowners $250 per year in parcel taxes. (more…)

Deborah Edgerly’s Departure Imminent?

TheBoss — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:40:47 +0000

Several people have contacted me asking me to comment on the story circulating that Oakland City Administrator is in hot water over her an incident which took place on June 7 involving her relative. Please click the link to read more about the story. (more…)

CA Income Taxes Too Low For Berkeley Leftist

TheBoss — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:29:16 +0000

With the state facing a budget deficit in spite of years and years of record revenue increases, Leftists are predictably searching for new tax dollars to mine. Thursday’s Berkeley Daily Planet contained this lovely piece encouraging higher taxes and spending. (more…)

Oakland’s Obstructionist Fourth Bore Coalition

TheBoss — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:54:14 +0000

I was excited today to read that the City of Oakland has reached an agreement with Caltrans regarding its ridiculous contention that building the fourth bore of the Caldecott tunnel will harm the city. Unfortunately, a lawsuit still obstructs the project — one brought by a group of ne’er-do-well neighbors putting their provincial interests above those of the entire region.

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Mandela Foods: Urban Art Gallery?

TheBoss — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:26:56 +0000

Regular readers of East Bay Conservative will know how absolutely absurd I find the Mandela Foods Cooperative anti-poverty experiment and its main supporter, City Council member Nancy Nadel. I recently dropped by the site for an update on its status. It would appear its mission has shifted somewhat. (more…)

Why Sullivan Lost

TheBoss — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:19:46 +0000

Today I sense a great deal of frustration in East Bay over the failure of several compelling candidates to unseat long-reviled incumbents.

Nowhere is this more clear than in Oakland’s 3rd City Council district, where City Council member Nancy Nadel will hold on to her seat in spite of a terrible track record. I thought I’d take a moment to explain to people why Nadel won. (more…)

Goodnight, Oakland

TheBoss — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:22:29 +0000

They say people get the leaders they deserve.

Today, Oaklanders indicated they see nothing wrong with their leadership. As far as I can tell, all the key incumbents were re-elected. That includes City Council members Jane Brunner and Nancy Nadel — two candidates with virtually no support among the east bay’s blogging elites. (more…)