Hide and Seek with the Alameda Interim City Manager

It looks like the Alameda ICM Anne Marie Gallant has finally found her way, albeit via phone, to a City/SunCal meeting for the redevelopment of Alameda Point.


The Alameda definition of “open government “seems to be various shades of gray. It is interesting that a private developer is the one pushing for more government transparency by opening up meeting notes via blog and documents via Web site to the public.

It looks like she made her first phone appearance only after these meeting notes became public information. For a project of this size and importance to the City, it is extremely unusual that the City Manager is not heavily involved. Instead, she delegates these meetings to Deputy City Manager Jennifer Ott. What's more, she (and not the Deputy Manager) is newly responsible for reporting on these meetings in her City Manager Communications agenda item in Alameda City Council meetings. Another reason it is extremely unusual she just attended her first meeting.

With the public keeping close tabs on these meetings, maybe this will inspire Anne Marie to attend (in person) next week.