What do you think needs to be done with Alameda Point – and what steps
would you take to make that happen?:

I am pleased that we continue to move forward on the cleanup with the Navy. We must now support and encourage the construction and opening of the new Veterans’ Clinic.

As Mayor, I will ask City staff to work with consultants experienced in Alameda to develop
plans for Alameda Point that meet the community’s goals: commercial and job creation
projects surrounded by open space, recreational opportunities and a sensible housing plan.
In short, the City must be in the driver’s seat regarding the development of Alameda Point.

I believe we can arrive at a consensus on a plan quickly since we have done so much work
to date. Then, the City and the community can work together to attract investment and
implement projects. The impact financially to the city must be at least neutral and we
should seek innovative projects that could actually share revenue with the City.

In short, I also believe it is unnecessary to create a costly new bureaucracy at City Hall – in
the form of a development corporation – to accomplish these goals. Our city staff and
experts right here in Alameda can do this without the need for yet another agency.