Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Cindi Reiss for Peralta Community College District Board By Teddy Gray King | October 6, 2026 The regional community college system that serves Piedmonters has greatly improved during Reiss's tenure, writes former mayor Teddy Gray King.
Elections Democrats want to change the rules for recall elections. Voters get their say with Prop. 5 By Kate Wolffe | CalMatters | October 6, 2026 Following the failed 2021 recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democrats had the political will and momentum to call for changes to the recall process.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Reichle’s priorities are clear, sensible By Christine Wente von Metzsch | October 2, 2026 Christine Wente von Metzsch says Bill Reichle is dedicated to making Piedmont a better place.
featured Measure EE would give Oakland mayor more power in sweeping city charter overhaul By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 2, 2026 Measure EE would do away with Oakland’s current hybrid system and create a strong-mayor model of governance.
Elections Fact check: Could California lawmakers expand the billionaire tax to everyone? By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | October 2, 2026 In their campaign ads, proponents and opponents of Proposition 40 brush over the details in the initiative's language.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | Bill Reichle has the experience and skillset to lead on City Council By Dick Carter | September 29, 2026 Dick Carter says Reichle's integrity and character were hallmarks of his tenure at UC Berkeley.
Featured in Category Letter to the Editor | GG will help Piedmont keep pace with rising costs By Mike Szczech, former City Finance Director | September 29, 2026 Former City Finance Director Mike Szczech says raising the transfer tax will provide needed revenue to the city.
City Letter to the Editor | Measure GG is essential to Piedmont’s infrastructure By Jen Cavenaugh, Former Mayor of Piedmont | September 29, 2026 Piedmont's buildings, parks, streets need to be maintained and operated, says former Mayor of Piedmont Jen Cavenaugh.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | Bill Reichle is a great neighbor — and a proven leader By Wayne Leong, MD and Suzanna Chan, PharmD | September 25, 2026 The former UC Berkeley assistant vice chancellor has our strong support for City Council, say Wayne Leong and Suzanna Chan.
Elections The billionaire tax could be defeated by two other tax measures. Here’s how By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 24, 2026 Even if a majority supports Proposition 40, the measure could still lose to either of two billionaire-funded measures designed to cancel it out.