Tag Archives: Alameda

Morning Splash: Quan Budget Under Fire; CA Tax Revenue Surges; $1400 SmartMeter Refund

May 5, 2011, 7:56 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Oakland mayor's budget under fire before unveiling (SF Chronicle) Oakland Mayor Jean Quan will personally present her budget to the City Council tonight, but it's already coming under criticism. Police and firefighter union leaders say Quan's budget, which was released … Continue reading »

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Morning Splash: Budget Talks Collapse; Oakland's Russo May Be Named Alameda City Manager

March 30, 2011, 7:53 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Governor calls off budget talks with GOP (Sacramento Bee) After weeks of turbulent negotiations, Gov. Jerry Brown announced Tuesday he has called off talks with legislative Republicans, muddying California's path toward a budget solution. The Democratic governor portrayed Republicans as … Continue reading »

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Oakland Tribune: City Attorney Russo Finalist for Alameda City Manager

February 25, 2011, 9:43 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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First Police Chief Anthony Batts tried to fly the Oakland coop, now it appears City Attorney John Russo has also been job-hunting…. From the Oakland Tribune: Oakland City Attorney John Russo is one of three finalists for the Alameda city … Continue reading »

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