Ward elections in Eureka?
District elections are a product of the Progressive Era, though it’s taken a century for it to catch on in Eureka. It’s a great boost for grassroots candidates for obvious financial and organizational...
View ArticleLee Ulansey denied a position on the Eureka Planning Department
Mayor Virginia Bass had nominated HumCPR leader Lee Ulansey to a spot on the Eureka Planning Department, but a nominee who is not a city resident requires 4 City Council votes. He received only three,...
View ArticleBalloon Track meeting last night
I just haven’t had the time to follow up on the story, but after a couple of years of doldrums the Marina Center project has heated up in recent weeks. Heraldo has covered it extensively. Last night...
View ArticleBalloon Track blow-up
Much as I just haven’t had the time to keep up with the rapidly moving story due to the volume on my plate, I’m starting to get drawn in. As you’ve probably read or heard, the Eureka City Council...
View ArticleEureka Progressive Candidate Parties
From Redwood Progressive PETER LA VALLEE RECEPTION TO BE HELD IN THE LOBBY OF THE EUREKA INN ON OCT. 9 What: Peter LaVallee for Mayor Reception & Fundraiser When: Saturday, October 9, from 5 to 7...
View ArticleJefferson School
This is a letter drafted by Tom Peters and forwarded to me by Richard Evans, former Sohummer now residing in Eureka these days. Much of the history of the controversy has been posted and discussed at...
View ArticleBumper sticker seen on a vehicle on the Westside of Eureka today
“Don’t blame me, I voted for Larry Glass.” This is of course in response to what is being viewed as a sleezy move by the majority of the Eureka City Council which has made activists of a number of...
View ArticleWisconsin Fever to Hit Eureka?
I’m just catching up with the story over the past day or so, but Police Chief Garr Nielsen’s unceremonious firing by City Manager Dave “Lightening Rod” Tyson has whipped up a bit of a storm and talks...
View ArticleChris Kerrigan’s Return to Politics
Ryan Burns reports that he’ll be running for Mayor of Eureka next year. He’s run two election campaigns for city council and won both times, actually trouncing Rex Bohn the last time around despite the...
View ArticleKim Bergel Wins!!
Great news for Eureka. We now have the first progressive majority since the socialists were elected around World War 1. And it’s an all-woman council now, excepting the Mayor. Mostly, this is a...
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