Important, Upcoming City Council Agenda Items and Review Of The City Council’s Gaza Ceasefire Vote, Local Slacking On Covid Vaccinations And Much More
Audio Interview by Sarah Henry and Larry Freeman, summary by Larry Freeman
LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW HERE
AUDIO CONTENT SUMMARY:
In this podcast, Alameda’s PIO, Sarah Henry, provides a forward look at pressing issues on The Council’s Jan 16th meeting agenda and reveals substantive detail about The Council’s non- approval of issuing formal position statements on the controversial Gaza Ceasefire issue.
Mayor Ashcraft’s letter calling for a Gaza Ceasefire and a subsequent motion by Council member Tracy Jensen did not gain council approval on a 2-2 deadlock.
Ms. Henry also sheds light on remote communication policy during Council meetings, proposed changes to Alameda’s “Sunshine” ordinances, some updates on Alameda Point Commercial Building vacancies, an opportunity for Alamedans to participate in a homeless counting program this month, plans for a new swimming facility in a joint venture with AUSD and key data showing a precipitous drop in Covid vaccination rates even as Covid cases in Alameda soar.
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For more background on Ashcraft’s Gaza letter and divided public views on The City taking a formal policy stance see :
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TO HEAR AND SEE THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS’ DISCUSSION ON THE GAZA MATTER AFTER PUBLIC TESTIMONY ENDED IN THE JAN 2 MEETING, CLICK THE VIDEO LINK BELOW AND START AT THE 5:27:35 TIME MARK :