Did you know that two years ago, the El Cerrito City Council renewed the City Manager’s contract a full year before it was set to expire? This premature decision not only ignored her ongoing poor performance but also missed a crucial opportunity to bring in new leadership capable of making the tough decisions that ourContinue reading “Time for a Change: Why El Cerrito Can’t Afford to Keep This City Manager”
Category Archives: William Ktsanes
Vote NO on Tax Measures Without a Sunset: El Cerrito’s Never-Ending Taxation
El Cerrito’s City Council is returning, pleading for more tax revenue from its residents. In 2022, it was the parcel transfer tax. Now, they want to pass Measure G, which means our sales tax will be 10.25%—and make it permanent. Yes, you read that right. Despite the voter mandate to sunset this tax in MarchContinue reading “Vote NO on Tax Measures Without a Sunset: El Cerrito’s Never-Ending Taxation”
The Endorsement Game: Why El Cerrito Deserves Better Than the Status Quo
Greg Lyman’s tenure on the El Cerrito City Council during the economic downturn of 2008 which led to the financial crisis that nearly bankrupted our city between 2012 and 2020 should be a stark reminder of the consequences of poor leadership. Despite these historical failures, it’s more than disappointing—it’s outright irresponsible—that Greg Lyman continues toContinue reading “The Endorsement Game: Why El Cerrito Deserves Better Than the Status Quo”
El Cerrito Committee for Responsible Government (ECCRG) 