I DECLARE!
There was a lot of activity this week as the result of people participating in the democratic process by casting their vote at one of the many polling places set up around town. I was amazed at how many languages the ROV provides for the voting information.
With all this activity around elections, I figure now is a great time to announce that I have officially decided to run for Mayor of Alameda. The MOUF FOR MAYOR campaign is officially up and running. I have a few campaign signs right now and will be ordering a bunch more once I assess demand. I understand that it is customary to give these signs out to people who support you. I am planning on going in a different direction.
My decision to run is based in large part on the need for a new animal shelter. In my May 3 report, I covered the “F” grade that the building received and the $26 million price tag for a new shelter. Part of the reason the building failed is because the facility was generally outdated, undersized, and insufficient for modern operational efficiency and effectiveness to meet future needs.
One example of operational inefficiency is the fact that there is only one unisex bathroom with only one old residential toilet which is shared by the FAAS staff, our wonderful ACOs, and all the volunteers who walk the dogs and take care of things like laundry. That’s a lot of use for one toilet…