Alameda faces an estimated backlog of $800 million in deferred maintenance and facility upgrades. Ken Der explains that the City is currently exploring a local bond measure to help close the gap. If approved, property owners would pay approximately $49 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value. https://alamedapost.com/news/stronger-together-project-aims-to-alleviate-800-million-infrastructure-backlog/

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Downtown Alameda kicked off the holiday season on Saturday, December 6, with a full day of gathering, shopping, and cocoa-tasting as the Winter Market and Hot Cocoa Stroll returned. Vivian Delchamps Wolf attends the festivities, including the dazzling Winter Lights Celebration at City Hall. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-welcomes-december-winter-market-lights-celebration-cocoa/

#alameda #AlamedaCommunityBand #AlamedaSings #AlamedaStrolls #CityOfAlameda #DowntownAlameda #holidays #markets #SarahHenry #TapDancingChristmasTrees

Some Alamedans will be relieved to learn that the "Tesla Takeover" event will not be held at Alameda Point, despite previous claims. Communications & Legislative Affairs Officer Sarah Henry explains how the City decisively removed Alameda as a venue option. Jean Chen has the details. https://alamedapost.com/news/tesla-takeover-event-not-happening-alameda-point/

#alameda #AlamedaPoint #CityOfAlameda #SarahHenry #tesla

Gene Kahane introduces a special guest to kick off a new era of 5Q4, highlighting local people who work outside of the spotlight. "Sarah Henry’s secret weapon is that she’s genuine... She’s the kind of person who makes you believe everything is going to be OK, because she believes it herself." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-sarah-henry/

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Batshit Florida Republican says opponent's Humanism "should disqualify her" from office #sarahhenry

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