Shame on the City of Piedmont (MLK Event)
Similar Posts
Staff Deceives Park Commission and the Public
Last Monday evening, Public Works Director Gonzales claimed that the Linda Dog Park had been discussed at the Park Commission 9 times in the past two years and that is true. However, that had not been as a stand-alone agenda item with staff recommendations but simply as part of the routine Update on Park Projects…
Upper Piedmont’s Playbook: Same as Trump’s, Same as Always
Read a few pieces from fellow residents lately? Same story, different author. The pattern’s undeniable. Just like Trump handed favors to the wealthy, ” Upper Piedmont” – our local wealthy elites and deep-pocketed developers – runs this show. They’ve got the council’s ear, the power. The rest of us in “Lower Piedmont”? We’re shut out….
On Dec 2, 2024, the Piedmont City Councilmembers approved an ADDITIONAL $2.8 million for the pool project!
During the December 2, 2024 Piedmont City Council meeting, the City Council approved an ADDITIONAL $2.8 million in funding towards the completion of the community pool. The question is – – when does the open checkbook slam shut? I do not care if the CC members appear to be frustrated and upset with having to…
City Council’s Shameless Lack of Accountability
The City Council and Administrator have turned the pool project into a $34.9 million comedy of errors—except taxpayers aren’t laughing. Delayed updates, blown deadlines, and a feel-good video masquerading as progress? This isn’t leadership; it’s institutionalized incompetence. Don Chandler’s council comments exposed the farce: smaller cities with tighter budgets routinely deliver projects on time and…
2023 PUSD Salaries
The 2023 salaries of Piedmont Unified School District employees are available to view on Transparent California: https://transparentcalifornia.com/ As a parent and resident, I find it unfathomable that the Director of Facilities, Peter Palmer, earns significantly more than our teachers. I understand that Mr. Palmer has a large task to maintain PUSD facilities, but we have…
Laughable LCAP Goal #1 for Piedmont Unified School District?
Look at any Piedmont real estate selling point and you see the phrases: “top rated schools”; “exceptional schools”; or “highly coveted K-12” – – BUT are Piedmont students truly receiving an extraordinary education? Since graduating from Piedmont High School in the 1990s, the educational standards and expectations of PUSD students have significantly declined. As a…