Planning Commission Shifts Council
In Which: Councilmember Syrop pushes back on NIMBY rhetoric, Councilmember Andrews goes hard for NIMBY Commissioners, and Mayor Salinas threads the rhetorical needle.
City Hall
Future City Elections Finalized
In Which: Districts get numbers and a sequence. The Mayor highlights Asian Councilmembers. And the Council still craves future unity.
Preserving Native Trees Citywide
In Which: We highlight some small interesting tidbits. Fees for City services start going up next year. And pay for Staff and Council get a bump in the next month.
City Loan Terms Finalized
In Which: The new Planning Commissioner is revealed at last. HPD gets grant money for traffic safety. And the Jackson Sign projects gets delayed.
City Council Settles On A Map
In Which: Councilmember Syrop modifies a map. Members of the public complain about the process. And Mayor Salinas comments on Asian participation.
Digging Deep Into Draft Maps
In Which: I tell the story of Demographics tables. I explain what these maps could mean for current Councilmembers. And I interviewed for the Planning Commission.
District Maps And Reflections
In Which: City Draft District Maps are revealed. The Herald Celebrates its first birthday. And I muse about the future of the Herald.