Perhaps it’s worth looking at what just happened in Hollister, where the City Council voted to remove its city manager. Sometimes local governments need to take a closer look at what’s happening within their own administration and recognize when leadership and accountability need to be addressed. No city should be above that level of scrutiny.
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
Ballot measure GG says that revenues from the transfer tax increase will go towards essential services and infrastructure. “Shall the measure, providing funding for City of Piedmont’s essential city services, such as police, fire, and emergency medical response; and maintenance of aging City buildings, parks, stormwater drains, roads and sidewalks, by increasing the real estate…
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.
I am writing to thank Piedmont POV for the establishment of this open platform for anonymous and unheard Piedmont voices. Not only is this a necessity, it is a fundamental step towards ensuring that Piedmont discourse is inclusive and representative of the myriad experiences and opinions that exist within our small town. In today’s world…
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….
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…
