Mayor· 2022-2026
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Alameda
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 15:28:44
- Avg per meeting
- 40:23
- Segments
- 15317
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Top issues during term (20)
Gibbons Drive Sidewalks and Trees Plan
Estimated in the millions for corridor-wide sidewalk reconstruction and infrastructure repairs.
Rise Up Alameda Guaranteed Income Final Evaluation
The initial pilot was funded by a one-time $4.6 million ARPA allocation.
Stardust Gardens Housing Project
The city will commit $1 million annually for 20 years, sourced from the Alameda Point Fund.
Civil Immigration Enforcement Restrictions on City Property
Staff time required to review policies and prepare a report.
Pacific Avenue and Wilma Chan Way Greenway Crossing Safety
Project funded partially via an Alameda County Transportation Commission grant.
Alameda Point Disposition Strategy and Leases
Generates nearly $13 million in rental revenue over the initial seven-year term while requiring an $828,905 expenditure for broker commissions.
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Emergency Preparedness
Staffing and standby pay costs associated with EOC activation.
South Shore Commercial-to-Residential Conversion
Generates new housing units and potential investment on private property.
Calendar Year 2027 User Fee Adjustments
Approximately 30 cents per month for residential property waste bills.
Police Department Fleet Upgrades & Technology
None reported.
Accessory Dwelling Unit and Condominium Conversion Zoning Updates
Potential modest changes in property values and development incentives for homeowners.
Mastic Senior Center ADA Upgrades
Funded through city capital improvement funds and ongoing state/local grants for ADA compliance.
Downtown Commercial Zoning Streamlining
Aims to boost commercial activity and reduce vacancy rates across Park Street and Webster Street corridors.
Fernside Boulevard Traffic Calming and Bikeways Project
The grant application seeks approximately $3.5 million for preliminary engineering and design.
Outage Management System Implementation
Contract authorization and implementation costs will be presented to the board in December 2026.
AC Transit Funding and Service Challenges
A projected $200 million deficit threatening regional bus service and local transit access.
Youth Baseball 'Majors' Division Field Relocation
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Clement Avenue Truck Route Restriping and Neighborhood Impacts
Potential costs associated with future general plan amendments and traffic studies.
The Road Home: 5-Year Homelessness Plan
Operations are funded through fiscal year 2027-28 using remaining reserves and $1.2 million from the general fund.
Decisions during term (335)
Recorded while Ashcraft was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
South Shore Beach and Tennis Club Planned Development Amendment
Downtown Commercial Zoning Text Amendments
Approval of September 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Lease Agreement with Poseidon Tech Corporation for Building 11
Active Transportation Improvements at Pacific Avenue and Wilma Chan Way
Increase to City Manager and Staff Contract Authorization Limits
Closed Session Settlements for Former Employees
2026-6370 Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on September 15, 2026. (City Clerk)
2026-6386 Bills for Ratification. (Finance)
2026-6295 Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Maverick Networks Inc. for (1) Telephone Hardware and Implementation Services and (2) a Cloud-Based (Zoom) Unified Communications Telephone System…
2026-6326 Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Service Provider Agreement with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical & Environmental Sciences Consultants in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $393,980, for Geotechnical,…
2026-6333 Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Three-Year Agreement in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $75,000 with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for the Use of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training…
2026-6338 Recommendation to Accept the Social Service Human Relations Board Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (Housing and Human Services 10021830)
2026-6335 Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Service Provider Agreement with Harris & Associates to Complete an Economic Development Strategic Plan in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $250,000. (Economic Development 10061810)
2026-6367 Recommendation to Authorize Continued Action to Address Declaration of Unsafe Building and Notice to Vacate, Case Number VB26-0009 for the City-Owned Building Located at Building 78, 2301 Sunrise Court, Alameda, California.…
2026-6345 Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Terraphase Engineering Inc. for Environmental Support Services for the Clement Avenue / Tilden Way Project, Extending the Term by…
2026-6296 Adoption of Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2026-27 Non-Departmental General Fund Budget to Appropriate $125,000 and Transfer Appropriations from Vacancy Savings for Consulting Services of $125,000 for Recruiting Consulting…
2026-6334 Adoption of Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Transmission Agency of Northern California Project Agreement No. 3 and Authorizing the Alameda Municipal Power General Manager to Execute the Amendment. (Alameda Municipal…
2026-6365 Adoption of Resolution Supporting Proposition 1, “Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026,” on the November 3, 2026, California Statewide Ballot. (City Manager 10021030)
2026-6368 Adoption of Resolution Opposing Proposition 43, “Limit Voters’ Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services, Legislative Constitutional Amendment,” on the November 3, 2026, California Statewide Ballot. (City Manager…
Voting record (26)
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Civil Immigration Enforcement Policy Direction
Supported symbolic protection and exploring local zoning controls while noting federal property limitations.
Lease Agreement with Longshot Space Technologies Corporation
Campaign Donation Disclosure Amendment
Argued that increased transparency fosters public trust in local government.