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The Answer to Police Militarization is Voting

The Answer to Police Militarization is Voting City Hall, Police 2 Responses »

Aug 162014

All this week in Ferguson, a suburb of St. Louis, not too unlike San Leandro, we have seen the consequences of the militarization of police. Peaceful protesters are met with tear gas, batons and even guns. When some people take advantage of the situation to loot, the Police, rather than protect the businesses, used it as an excuse to further repress the protesters. Meanwhile, the civilian authorities back the police and excuse their behavior. After talking to San Leandro City Manager Chris Zapata, it became clear that he would support the SLPD no matter what they would do. When I [Continue Reading]

Council Meeting on Marina Development & Police Expansion

Council Meeting on Marina Development & Police Expansion City Hall, Council Meeting Notes, Police 2 Responses »

Jul 292014

These are Mike Katz-Lacabe notes/tweets on the July 28th San Leandro City Council meeting on the Marina/Shoreline development and expansion of the San Leandro Police Department headquarters. These notes are provided because the Council no longer produces minutes of its meetings. Once again, Mike Katz-Lacabe and Mia Ousley were the only two City Council candidates present at the meeting. San Leandro City Council work session on shoreline fund and police space needs starts now – without Councilmember Michael Gregory. Marina Dredging needed for channels to San Leandro Marina every 4 years and berths every 8 years. Siltation rate for San [Continue Reading]

Mayor Stephen Cassidy Will Not Seek Re-election

Mayor Stephen Cassidy Will Not Seek Re-election City Hall, Politics No Responses »

May 042014

San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy announced today that he will not be seeking re-election for a second term as Mayor. The news are unexpected, Cassidy had launched his re-election campaign with a kickoff fundraiser on St. Patrick’s day of this year. Cassidy cites the difficulties of campaigning while also working full time, raising a family and performing his duties as Mayor. Cassidy had no declared challengers at the time of his announcement. Cassidy’s exit from the race leaves the field wide open for anyone who may want to run for the office. With six months to go before the election, [Continue Reading]

No Record of Complaints against E-Cigarettes in San Leandro

No Record of Complaints against E-Cigarettes in San Leandro City Hall, Community, Legal No Responses »

Apr 092014

City Moves to Ban E-Cigarettes Despite Lack of Complaints About Their Use Last Month, the San Leandro City Council was set pass amendments to the City’s anti-smoking ordinance, as part of the consent calendar, that would prohibit the use of e-cigarettes to consume tobacco or marijuana everywhere where tobacco smoking cigarettes is prohibited today. The ordinance also included a ban of smoking medical marijuana in private residences and after complaints by citizens Mayor Stephen Cassidy decided to take it off the agenda and bring it back, in an amended format, some time this month. The staff report that accompanied the [Continue Reading]

San Leandro Moves to Ban Medical Marijuana in Multi-Family Housing

San Leandro Moves to Ban Medical Marijuana in Multi-Family Housing City Hall, Civil Liberties, Legal No Responses »

Mar 142014

Ban extends to e-cigarettes, Public not given notice UPDATE: After I sounded the alarm on this issue, Mayor Cassidy took the item off the agenda for the March 17th meeting. He claims that the prohibition of smoking/vaping marijuana in multi-family homes was included by mistake. He says a revised ordinance will come back for a vote in April. The revised ordinance, however, is also injurious to medical marijuana patients, as they will not be able to take their medicine safely when they’re away from their homes. — The San Leandro City Council sneaked a very controversial issue into its agenda [Continue Reading]

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