With a combined thirty-three years of service on the AC Transit Board, incumbent AC Transit Directors Chris Peeples and Greg Harper were easy choices for our endorsement.
Month: July 2016
Open Letter to City Council in Support of Oakland Infrastructure Bond
Dear Mayor Schaaf and Oakland City Council Members,
Oakland’s voters this November could have an historic opportunity to repave the City’s crumbling streets, to protect and expand affordable housing, and to upgrade community-serving facilities. But the people of Oakland will only get the chance to fix our city if the City Council agrees to put a $600 million infrastructure bond on the ballot.
The Infrastructure Bond, created together with City staff and community leaders, would dedicate $350 million to repairing our streets and sidewalks throughout Oakland, add $100 million for the restoration and preservation of long-term affordable housing across the City, and provide $150 million for long-overdue repairs to parks, community centers, libraries, and fire stations. We are urging the City Council to approve the infrastructure bond at their July 19th meeting for the benefit of all Oaklanders. Read more
Climb the Tribune Tower with TO
The 22-story Tribune Tower is Oakland’s most recognizable landmark. It’s housed a radio station and a newspaper, and today its neon facade celebrates our sports teams. And at 10 AM on Saturday, August 13, you can join its resident neon sculpter John Law on an exclusive two-hour tour of its clock tower. We’ll explore behind the clock faces, learn about the tower’s early plans for a Zeppelin landing port, and experience the value of preserving infrastructure for generations. Read more
16th Street Station Recap
A hearty thanks to the 50 infrastructure enthusiasts who joined our walking tour of 16th Street Station on July 10. Special thanks to our our tour guide Gene Anderson and the elected officials who joined us: BART Director Robert Raburn and AC Transit Directors Chris Peeples and Elsa Ortiz.
Volunteers Needed for Council Endorsements
We are seeking volunteers to interview candidates in fall’s Oakland City Council races: Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and At-Large. Do you enjoy asking tough questions, and want to see transportation become a headlining issue this fall? Help us determine the right candidates to lead Oakland’s transportation priorities.
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