Monthly Archives: May 2012

Letter to the Editor: Rethink ECCL, Get Community Input, Don’t Waste Money

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Ken Bukowski

The State Department of Finance, charged with seizing the assets of former redevelopment agencies, has determined the $25 million ($4 million of which has already been spent) set aside for the Emeryville Community Center of Life (ECCL) is not an enforceable … Continue reading →

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Mayor Jennifer West To Speak Tonight on State of the City

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

(Reprinted from the E-ville Eye Community Blog) As part of Mayor Jennifer West’s community outreach program, she will be visiting and sharing her “State of the City” report at the Emeryville Warehouse lofts 7 pm tonight (Thursday, May 31). Also in … Continue reading →

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Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL) On Chopping Block

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

State Has No Obligation to Fund ECCL; Attorney for Emeryville’s Oversight Board Says Agreement is Void Two Days Too Late An agreement by the state to pay $21 million in redevelopment money toward the Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL) … Continue reading →

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To the Editor: Emeryville Can be Creative, Smart in Using Staff, Saving Money. And Don’t Forget the Arts.

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Re: “The City’s Financial Future” (May 8, 2012) (City Council Special Meeting to Discuss the Budget 5:30 pm Today, Emeryville City Hall) When I look at the staff cuts, I only see people in the front lines getting cut. Why … Continue reading →

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Emeryville and Oakland Celebrate Bike-to-Work Day!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Tracy Schroth

Bike-to-Work Day in Emeryville saw 30% increase in bicyclists over last year! Here’s a report from Peter Schultze-Allen, Emeryville’s Environmental Programs Analyst: The count at our three bike stations in Emeryville was up 30% from last year. And that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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The City’s Financial Future

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Bill Reuter

Emeryville’s Financial Advisory Committee met on April 23 and tackled a draft of the city’s proposed budget for the next two years.  The 245-page document is a rough map of how the city will earn its living and pay its … Continue reading →

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