Differing views have arisen regarding the proper scope of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) reports and the process for generating them.  (CAC Members)  Following the resignation of CAC members Ad Brugger, Cathie Geddeis, and Eileen Ruby in September, on October 27th Ruby asked that the Board of Education limit the scope and charge of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee in two ways. Click to read more »

Piedmonters gathered in the Science classroom of Havens School to hear about water use and conservation opportunities in California and across the nation.  Using rainwater and greywater instead of fresh drinking water for some tasks could lessen the strain on Piedmont’s sewer system and reduce EBMUD bills.  Click to read more »

A Letter From Mary Ireland, President of the Associated Parents Clubs of Piedmont

Education is big news these days – whether you’re talking about the local, state or federal scene – school budgets, teachers, unions, along with education reform and change are big headlines. In Piedmont we’re digesting the news about our own budget shortfall and the difficult decisions the District faces in order to trim another 15% of our $29 million/year budget over two years. Click to read more »

Carmen Martinez, Director of the Oakland Public Library, will be the featured speaker at the Piedmont League of Women Voters’ Holiday Lunch on Wednesday, December. 1, 2010.  This event is open to the pubic and will be held at 104 Monte Avenue, Piedmont, and the program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Ms. Martinez will discuss “The Oakland Library:  Opportunity for All.” Click to read more »

The expected District shortage over the next 2 years has been reduced to $4 million from the $5 million previously expected, according to Assistant School Superintendent Michael Brady at the October 27th Board of Education meeting.  This good news results from increased Federal and State funding allocations for Piedmont schools.  Cost savings have not yet been addressed and mid-year cuts later this year may still be necessary. Materials Available: Board packet; Video (item VII A); Informational summary of portions of the October 27^th meeting prepared by School Board Member June Monarch.

Piedmonters emailed letters to the City Council in advance of the Monday, November 15, 2010 public hearing to consider the “Response to Comments” on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Moraga Avenue proposals. Therese Franklin and Robert Blagden objected to

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Contractor and Piedmont resident Neil Teixeira wrote to the City Council and PHUUD Audit Subcommittee, calling attention to the Cal-Trans Bidding Guidelines, California Public Bidding Laws, Piedmont City Charter section 4.11, California Business & Professional Code section 20415 and California Public Contract Code sections 20161 & 20162.  His letter, which raises his concerns regarding oversight and legal issues of the bidding process, was published on November 5, 2010 on the editorial page in the Piedmonter.

At the Nov. 1, 2010 City Council meeting, Piedmont resident, Rick Schiller questioned whether City Administrator Geoff Grote had violated the City Charter by amending a City contract prior to consideration by — and without authorization from— the City Council, as required by the Charter. Click to read more »

Five Piedmont League of Women Voters members who have founded or who volunteer for non-profit organizations here and around the world will be featured at a program on Wednesday, November 17.  Sponsored by the Piedmont LWV, the event will be held at 9:30 a.m. at 131 La Salle in Piedmont.  It is free and open to members and non-members of the League.

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