How Involved Are City Council Candidates In Piedmont?


Concerning Measure GG, the increase in the transfer tax to 1.75%, I cannot support it because it is unneeded and frankly presented dishonestly. Supporters state the tax needs to be raised to 1.75% so as to be inline with neighboring cities. Currently Albany has a 1.5% tax. El Cerrito is 1.2%. San Leandro is 1.1%….
Piedmont has always been defined by its strong sense of community, its excellent public services, and the unique stewardship of its residents. However, as we approach the November 3, 2026 election, we face a ballot measure that threatens to fundamentally alter our town’s affordability and fiscal transparency. Piedmont’s Measure GG asks voters to approve a…
This blog is a great service to those in Piedmont whose voices are not heard nor respected by our elected representatives. We should make it grow . At this point it is probably best to be anonymous but it should not have to be that way.
On October 7, 2023, modern day Israel faced an unprecedented crisis which will forever change Israel. On this day a horrific narrative will be ingrained in the hearts of people around the world. A Palestinian militant groups, led primarily by Hamas, launched a wide-scale operation named “Operation al-Aqsa Flood” against Israel from the Gaza Strip….
The 2023 salaries of City of Piedmont will be coming soon. Currently Transparent California only displays 2022 salaries. https://transparentcalifornia.com
As it has done in past elections, Piedmont CONNECT distributed a list of questions to all five candidates running in the 2026 election for City Council. Four candidates returned responses, and their answers are provided below in the order received. The Board of Piedmont Connect wants to thank all the candidates for participating in this…