Honestly, what’s going on with our City Administrator? The whole garbage pick-up mess is just another example. While Union City was setting up dumpsters, our leadership did “basically nothing”—just told us to “leave your cans out.” Seriously? No heads-up, no plan B. It feels like they’re more focused on writing questionable reports, self-congratulating, and posing…
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…
Well, folks, it seems I’m not alone in my bewilderment when it comes to Piedmont’s city council. I’ve been chuckling along with all your comments, nodding vigorously as you articulate the exact, head-scratching quandaries that keep me up at night. The question on everyone’s lips, and one that feels increasingly like a riddle, is this:…
Pet Peeve #1: Piedmont residents who do not utilize their driveways or garages. I would understand if a driveway was unusable due to a steep incline but laziness to pull into a driveway is not an excuse to park your vehicle on the street. If the City of Pasadena, can mandate a 2am-6am No Parking…
We are all aware that the Piedmont pool project, a civic endeavor that some initially opposed in favor of essential services, has spiraled into a concerning display of mismanagement. Despite a $1.5 million extension granted to consultants, and a “Summer 2025” completion estimate that feels increasingly like a moving target, progress on site remains alarmingly…
Remember that Moraga Canyon development that was deemed unsafe back in 2010 and 2012? Well, apparently, “safety concerns” and “expert warnings” are just quaint little suggestions they’ve managed to conveniently lose again! It’s like they had a dartboard with “who to listen to” on it, and the dart consistently landed on “nobody who actually lives…
Glad to see I am not alone. Our City Hall has been operating like a stage magician’s act – Watch this beautiful bond measure with your right hand, while your left wallet mysteriously vanishes! We work diligently to pay Piedmont’s premium-class taxes, only to discover our leadership plays an elaborate game of “Upper Piedmont Says”…
As a long-time resident who has proudly called Piedmont home since the late 1980s, I’ve witnessed many changes in our beautiful city. We’ve always prided ourselves on our strong community, our respectful civil discourse, and the excellent stewardship of our city. For some time now, the very fabric of Piedmont has seemed to fray, but…
The Piedmont’s pool saga is turning into a tragicomedy where the City Council and Administrator have mastered the art of not swimming while burning cash like a bonfire of taxpayer dollars. 2019: Voters approved a pool 2025: It’s still a glorified puddle In December 2024, officials chirped, “Pool’s coming in Spring 2025!” Spoiler: It’s not….
I remember when Piedmont took pride in doing things right. When a promise made was a promise kept. When our community projects reflected the excellence we expected from our schools, our parks, our local government. That Piedmont seems to be fading before our eyes. The pool debacle isn’t just about swimming – it’s about who…
