Elections

The Rockridge Community Planning Council held its annual election to its Board of Directors on April 18th in conjunction with its annual membership meeting, with continued balloting on Saturday, April 20th between 10 AM and 1 PM.  A total of 38 ballots were cast, with one ballot being invalidated because it was marked improperly.  Incumbent board members Alden Conner, Stuart Flashman, and Ronnie Spitzer were re-elected.  New board candidate Mia Ashleigh was also elected.  Detailed election results are available upon request to the RCPC Secretary.

What do you want College Avenue to look like in 10 years?

Rockridge today is one of the most successful of Oakland's many business districts, the result of a vision, planning and hard work by the community over many years.

That work brought the Avenue from its days of shuttered retail buildings and vacant lots left in the wake of BART and Highway 24 construction to today's bustling success. Still, today is only a waypoint on a continuum of change.

To be considered as a candidate, email info@rockridge.org not later than close of business March 2, to tell the board of your interest and to receive an informational package. The election will be held April 21 at the RCPC Town Hall.

Some observers refer to aspects of Presidential campaigns as the "silly season." While these quadrennial exercises can be silly at times, the process is serious and has important results. Nationally or locally, voting for office holders is an important civic duty.

I.    RCPC Board Election: Two incumbents and one new candidate will discuss their candidacy and positions, and take questions from the community. Voting will then be open. + Read the Candidate statements.

II.    Presentation of a City Resolution honoring Rockridge News Editor Don Kinkead. Dan Kalb will recognize Don Kinkead for his years of service to the community. The RCPC board invites you to come share stories and appreciation.