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County Grand Jury Condemns City’s Attempt at $6 Million Loan Discount for Developer
Expert Told Grand Jury That City’s Method of Calculating Repayment Utterly Unheard Of The Alameda County Civil Grand Jury investigating Emeryville’s attempt to discount a loan given to the developer of the Bay Street Mall said the city “did not … Continue reading
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City Council’s Discounted Loan to Developer Called Illegal
It is illegal for the City Council to allow Bay Street Mall developer Madison Marquette to pay back just $12 million on an $18 million dollar loan, according to the attorney for Emeryville’s Oversight Board. The county-level board is charged … Continue reading
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Help the City Council Hire the Best City Manager – Fill Out the Resident Online Survey!
The survey on the new City Manager is posted! Take 10 minutes to fill it out and help the City Council select the best candidate. The city’s future depends on it! Click here to go to the survey (the link … Continue reading
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Tagged Emeryville City Manager, Patrick O'Keeffe
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The Big Job of Choosing the Right City Manager
Patrick O’Keeffe Retiring Emeryville City Manager Patrick O’Keeffe has resigned, effective April 19. O’Keeffe served as City Manager for the past 7 years. Before that, he was the city’s Economic Development and Housing Director under City Manager John Flores for … Continue reading
Emeryville City Council to Consider Time Limits on Street Parking – Tonight, Tues., Jan. 15, 7:15 pm, City Hall
Come to the Meeting, Tell the City Council What You Think! The City Council Tuesday will consider limiting parking to two hours in some areas of North Emeryville. The new zoned parking is a possible first step in instituting paid … Continue reading
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RULE Meeting Saturday
Mayor Jennifer West will present her parking proposal for the N. Hollis district at the next RULE meeting, Sat., Dec. 15 at 10 am; 5514 Doyle St., common room, first floor. Come and listen, and give your input.
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Meeting to Discuss 2-Hour Parking in North Hollis District
Emeryville is considering installing new 2-hour parking zones in the North Hollis District. Meeting December 11, 9:00 AM in the Community Room of Fire Station 35 at 6303 Hollis Street Emeryville CA. More Information.
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City of Emeryville Artist Reception
Join a celebration of the city’s public art program and the recent purchase of a new work by Emeryville artist Carl Hoard II entitled “Urban Transformation.” The piece was acquired by the city through the city sponsored “Purchase Award Program,” … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Arts/Culture
Tagged "Urban Transformation", Carl Hoard II, Emeryville Public Art Program
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Emeryville Police Seize 400 lbs of Marijuana from Warehouse
Police Estimate Street Value at $250,000 Emeryville police have seized 400 pounds of marijuana from a Pellegrini warehouse space in the 4300 block of Halleck Street. Acting on tips, and information gathered by Emeryville police, about 12 patrol officers and … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Arts/Culture, Business/Economy, City Hall
Tagged Brian Head, Emeryville, Emeryville Police Department, marijuana, Pelligrini warehouse
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Who’s in Charge Here?
City Staff Manipulated City Council and Citizens, Resident Adrian McGilly Says Below is the short video of a statement by Adrian McGilly, husband of Emeryville Mayor Jennifer West, to the City Council at its last regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 2. … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian McGilly, Charles Bryant, Emeryville, Emeryville City Council, Parkside, Trees
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