A concerned citizen recently wrote to ECCRG. Their perspective offered some insight. Here are a few thoughts presented as a blog:
Advocacy for Surveillance Technology
El Cerrito’s city government has recently come under scrutiny, with allegations suggesting it operates as a “Good Ol’ Boys” club, lacking accountability and transparency. Residents express concerns that Mayor Tessa Rudnick has leveraged her position for personal political gain and to suppress dissenting views, both within El Cerrito and in other communities.
Allegations of Silencing Opposition
A report from Marin County Confidential highlights instances where local political figures have allegedly attempted to silence opposition. While the report does not directly implicate Mayor Rudnick, it raises concerns about similar tactics potentially being employed in El Cerrito. The report discusses efforts to suppress dissenting voices and control narratives, which some fear could be mirrored under Rudnick’s leadership especially as she discontinued public comments via zoom.
There are also apprehensions that Mayor Rudnick’s administration may advocate for the acquisition of advanced surveillance technologies for the police department. Such initiatives, while often justified under the guise of public safety, raise concerns about potential overreach and the erosion of civil liberties and are costly to procure.
Community Concerns and Calls for Accountability
Residents have expressed worries about the city’s financial management and the prioritization of projects that may not serve the community’s best interests. The community’s vigilance and active participation are essential to ensure that governance remains aligned with the public’s best interests and that civil liberties are upheld.
Attend tomorrow’s city council meeting:
- 6:00 pm
- City Hall, City Council Chambers
10890 San Pablo Ave.
El Cerrito, CA
El Cerrito’s leadership has for a long while been at a critical juncture, facing significant concerns about accountability, transparency, and the potential suppression of dissenting voices. It is imperative for the community to remain engaged and demand that their leaders prioritize the public good over personal or political gain.
#ElCerritoLeadership #AccountabilityNow #CivilLibertiesMatter #CommunityEngagement #TransparencyInGovernment
El Cerrito Committee for Responsible Government (ECCRG) 
To be clear, she co-signed the email urging a Marin City council member to end virtual public comment. This is a screenshot of the email with her name and affiliation clearly visible included in the blog post linked above: https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd7304249-752b-4af2-a4fd-a81188b12d01_750x1334.png
And Marin (besides El Cerrito, of course) is the only city we know of so far. Who knows where else she’s been advocating to curb public comment.
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