Under California Government Code Section 65580-65589.8, each city and county in Caifornia must include a “Housing Element” within their General Plan. This is a requirement for each city and county to plan for and the construction of enough housing to meet the needs of their region. The key word here is: PLAN. If my research…
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…
Piedmont residents are witnessing an alarming decline in leadership, with both the City Council and City Administrator playing active roles in the city’s financial and civic deterioration. The relentless push for pickleball in Linda Park, championed by Mayor Cavenaugh and endorsed by the City Council and administration, epitomizes this mismanagement. The project, pursued “at all…
Here is a guide for voters to evaluate Alameda County ballot titles.These ratings are NOT an opinion on the measures, but a rating to promote furtheranalysis of very important initiatives. https://ballotwatchdog.com
The Parcel Tax Should Be Entirely Progressive, Just Like It Used to Be The school parcel tax was previously based on home valuation. However, when a court case deemed this method illegal, the school board faced a choice: implement a flat tax or a tax proportional to square footage, which aligns more closely with the…
Good article on today’s WSJ (10/23/2024) on how payments to contractors consulting on the housing element are helping Portola Valley go broke. Can anyone tell how much Piedmont has spent on the housing element including contractors . Publicity and staff time? Was it much more than necessary to meet the A BAG criteria ?
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.
What is the story about the resignation of the Wildwood principal. There was a suggestion that she was forced out because of not enforcing DEIB programs. Who or what group was responsible for making her leave ? Why has it not been public knowledge?
From the Alameda County Grand Jury Association: Measure PPiedmont USD Parcel Tax To attract and retain highly qualified teachers and educational support staff and continue funding advanced academic programs, shall Piedmont Unified School District’s measure renewing the school parcel tax for 8 years be adopted at the rate of 50 cents per square foot of…
In recent years, Piedmont Unified has undergone a troubling transformation, one that prioritizes the psychological well-being of students over their academic growth. While the mental health of our students is undeniably important, the current shift raises concerns about the balance—or lack thereof—between emotional support and educational rigor. As a Piedmont parent, I want all students…
