Shame on the City of Piedmont (MLK Event)
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Trump Derangement Syndrome
When individuals are hit with Trump Derangement Syndrome we are treated to opinion pieces by the contributor of the recently published piece titled “Upper Piedmont’s Playbook: Same as Trump’s, Same as Always” . As an Upper Piedmont resident, I am quite offended that this Lower Piedmont contributor (LPC) … who has an obvious chip on…
Why I’m Voting NO to Measure P – – A Disturbing Shift in Piedmont’s Educational Priorities
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…
Time for Change: Piedmont Deserves Leadership, Not Confrontation
The situation in Piedmont is becoming untenable, with the city administrator engaging in constant confrontation rather than fostering dialogue with residents. This approach is compounded by a City Council that seems to either enable or encourage such behavior. As property values decline, crime rises, and school enrollment and ratings fall, residents deserve leadership that prioritizes…
This is not why we moved to Piedmont
Wow — I just found this blog, and it hits so close to home. We moved here for the schools and sense of community, but what’s really going on? Courts at Linda Beach redone at huge cost — now locked up for weeks, just sitting there. Our tax dollars literally behind a fence. Then there’s…
Pickleball Politics: Is Piedmont’s City Council Putting Special Interests Over Residents?
The recent lawsuit against the City of Piedmont over the Linda Beach pickleball courts underscores a troubling pattern of municipal negligence and disregard for residents’ well-being. By approving the conversion of tennis courts into permanent pickleball courts without conducting a proper California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, the City Council has not only flouted legal…
Housing Element: There is NO STATE MANDATE to build in the City of Piedmont
Under California Government Code Section 65580-65589.8, each city and county in California 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…