The Albany City Council is always busy with the challenges that face our "urban village": land use, transportation, parks, public safety, social services, taxes, the business climate, and the rest. In the past my blogging has been mostly about the very 'hot' issues of the Albany waterfront and the Albany Lions Club cross on Albany Hill. In the future. I plan to continue to cover these issues, but I also hope to be able to communicate more about the work of our City Council that affect our daily life and our future. I am glad to be able to say that the Albany waterfront park has turned the corner and is now improving for the public, year after year. The Lions Club cross issue is in court as the Club has filed suit against the city - and the City of Albany filed a counterclaim in response, seeking an adjudication of the constitutionality of the cross and validity of the Lions Club's easement claim. For those with an interest in the Lions Club cross matter, the complaint, counterclaim, and other documents of interest can be read here. And I have written an essay expressing my personal view about the Albany Lions Club's decision to start lighting the cross on December 7 and September 11, which I have posted in the sidebar. It's a bit too long for a blog post, but I hope that those with a strong interest in civil liberties and/or local history might find it worthwhile. More on other topics soon. | |
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Rochelle Nason
I grew up in Albany, California, and returned to my home town after twenty years leading the 'Keep Tahoe Blue' group. My areas of interest include: improving parks & other public lands, reconciling wildlife and watershed protection with public outdoor recreation (including safe & sane dog walking), improving support for elders to remain in their own homes & communities, local history, and educating kids to take an interest in stewarding nature and learning from the past for a better future. Categories
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