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Ken Rich / Manila This will be my third year on the RCPC Board where I have tried to focus on housing issues as well as neigh- borhood retail. I am a city planning and real estate development leader with 27 years of experience work- ing on planning...

MEET RCPC’S Two New Board Members Ken Rich first lived in Rockridge in the ’90s while in graduate school at Cal before drift- ing across the bay to San Francisco where he lived for 17 years. He never forgot how much he loved Rockridge and found himself coming here often, mostly on ...

Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in the Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter distribution? W...

RCPC Land Use Update — by Ken Rich, LUC Chair Dogs of Rockridge On January 25, RCPC sponsored an online town hall to help us begin creating a vision for what might be built on the Ridge site. As most of our readers know by now, the Ridge is the name for the large empty lot ...

RCPC Land Use Update — Ken Rich, Chair Wwant Rockridge to be an inclusive, welcoming place for all kinds of folks, from all kinds of backgrounds with all kinds of income levels. But facts, details, and finances do matter and that is where I and several of my fellow board...

Michelle Boyd, David Garcia, Stuart Flashman, Annette Floystrup, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in The Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter distribution? Want to volu...

Michelle Boyd Ashley Pandya Ronnie Spitzer Ken Rich Matt Levy Stuart Flashman I

By Ken Rich

RCPC Prominent Rockridge Development Site for Sale by Ken Rich, RCPC Land Use Chair Alarge piece of land located in the center of our community at 6230 Claremont Avenue has come on the market. This former American Red Cross location, directly across Clare- mont Avenue from Safeway, is about one acre i...

By Ken Rich

State of California Gets More Involved in New Housing Approvals by Ken Rich, RCPC Land Use Chair T These standards are permitted under the new State regulations as long as they don’t serve to chill the development of new housing. Based on an Oakland zoning code amendment proposed by Councilmember Kalb, the develop...

By Ken Rich

The Year Ahead in Housing and Land Use by Ken Rich, RCPC Land Use Chair Happy New Year to all. In 2023, the Rockridge Community Planning Council Board will be continuing its efforts to promote dialogue and education around the hot topics of housing, affordable housing and devel- opment. Th...

By Angela Moore

......................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Stuart Flashman, Annette Floystrup, David Garcia, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Ronnie Spitzer Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contactin...

......................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Stuart Flashman, Annette Floystrup, David Garcia, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge ...

By Don Kinkead

Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kri...

Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kri...

Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim S. Smith................................................. Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameld...

Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer RRNews: How long will the project take? When will the JCC Move In? Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Stuart Flash- man, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Kirk Peterson, Ashley Pa...

Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Stuart Flashman, Annette Floystrup, Kirk Peterson, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockr...

devil’s food chocolate cake layered with kinako sesame cream and showered in dehydrated cake crumble. Rich without being heavy, it was the perfect way to cap the night. If the food sets Oken apart, the service makes it stick. One server slyly kept my glass full (the perks of dining late on a Sunday), while our main server, Camille, had impeccable t...

Dogs of Rockridge Toothpick is a one-year-old Silken Windhound. Known around the house as Tootie, she is easy, breezy, and beautiful. Tootie has two moms, Richelle and Carolyn, and a very special Aunt named Lauren, and likes to hang out with her favorite Uncles Lloyd and Pete at Stranded Records....

By Mike Napolitano

...d, overcoming setbacks and obstacles, and persevering when it would be much easier to give up.” Through your support, and the hard work of the participants and volunteers, we raised public awareness and approximately $17,000 for academic enrichment programs at Claremont Middle School and Oakland Tech. This Above: Mike Mages, California State Assemblyman Sandré Swanson, and Mike Napolitano. Left: On the road. Below: Cyclists and their families with Sandré Swanson. The Wheels of Activi...

Chabot Elementary School’s Annual Spring Auction Raises Funds for Enrichment Programs A The Zoning Counter The Zoning Counter provides Rockridge residents with an opportunity to review construction project proposals to be under- taken in their neighborhoods. While it is a compilation of recent applications filed wi...

By Annette Floystrup

...Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC) Board Election brought a new majority to the board and a change to the Land Use Committee (LUC) Chair position. In May 2022, Stu Flashman, who has served as LUC Chair since 2007, was succeeded by Ken Rich, RCPC Treasurer. Rich has served on the LUC since May 2021, when he was elected to the RCPC Board. Stu Flashman by Anna L. Marks What is Alameda County doing to address homelessness? The Greater Rockridge Neighborhood Crime Prevention Coun...

Safeway Settlement Funds — UPDATE — by Matt Levy, RCPC Board Member I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR RCPC Affordable Housing Requires Subsidies Affordable Housing, Or Market Rate? M Ken Rich’s article in the June, 2021 Rockridge News, “Housing in Rockridge: Affordable Only or Market Rate Too?” promotes “trickle-down” housing theory. Building more mar- ket-rate housing does not produce more affordable housing. Studies show that...

David Williams Anne Williams Oliver Wright Nancy Wright Chuck Afflerbach Ken Rich Laura Serra Stephen Coles

By Don Kinkead

butions of outgoing board members Ken Rich (4 years of service) and Louisa Bukiet (3 years of service). Both of them were instrumental in pushing forth many RCPC efforts, including ensuring strong financial management — both served as RCPC Treasurer during their terms. n RCPC Board...

By Don Kinkead

... Assistant Editor & Ad Manager Susan Montauk......Business & Distribution Manager Judith Doner Berne......... Senior Contributing Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2025 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary

... Assistant Editor & Ad Manager Susan Montauk......Business & Distribution Manager Judith Doner Berne......... Senior Contributing Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2025 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Other Ways to Get Involved RCPC seeks ...

...sistant Editor & Ad Manager Susan Montauk......Business & Distribution Manager Judith Doner Berne......... Senior Contributing Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2024-25 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Photo by Anna L. Marks Mark Aaronson, ...

...sistant Editor & Ad Manager Susan Montauk......Business & Distribution Manager Judith Doner Berne......... Senior Contributing Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2024-25 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kri...

By Don Kinkead

RCPC Board of Directors, 2024-25 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer awarded Stooping Club a $500 Heart- wa...

RCPC Board of Directors, 2024-25 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kri...

...sistant Editor & Ad Manager Susan Montauk......Business & Distribution Manager Judith Doner Berne......... Senior Contributing Writer RCPC Board of Directors, 2024-25 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kri...

Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim S. Smith................................................. Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameld...

By Annette Floystrup

...edman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in the Rockridge News? Have questions

...edman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in the Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter distribution? Wa...

...tments at the CCA site. We also hope for the day when we can see at least that many more homes built on the vacant lot at the Ridge (Broadway and Pleasant Valley) as well as at a few other opportunity sites scattered around Rockridge. n by Ken Rich, RCPC Land Use Chair Twith this project, it is a proposal to construct new rental apartments on the former California College of the Arts (CCA) campus on Broadway at College Avenue. This project has been long discussed and debated in our c...

March 20, on Zoom Very truly yours, ____________________ ______________ Casey Farmer Ken Rich Board Chair

.............................. Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Trash Cans, see next page Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Zac Unger Land Use Committee Meeting Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org The Rockridge community is encouraged to participate in LUC meetings where elements of the General Plan Update will be a prima...

...edman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org

...ary. Every 2nd Wednesday in the TeenZone. New members welcome. For Adults Rockridge Book Club every 2nd Saturday. Please call (510) 597-5017 for more info and to get a copy of the book. January’s book is Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Ken Rich Manila Avenue n NOTE: The library will be closed Monday, January 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Land Use Committee Meeting Hours:

...Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Love Again Fabrics / 6030 College Avenue Shops, from front page Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Zac Unger Murasaki Futon and Fine Bedding / 6050 College Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org

By Susan Montauk

Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in the Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter distribution? Wa...

...edman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Rockridge Community Planning Council’s Land Use Committee Meeting Contacting the Rockidge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in th...

By Jody Colley

...edman................................................ Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Aly Bonde, Andrew Charman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in the Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter distribution? Wa...

By Carol Kasparek

...ir Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in the Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter distribution? Wa...

By Ben Friedman

RCPC: MAY TOWN HALL Rooms for Rent? How to Home Share by Ben Friedman, RCPC Board Member and Election Officer C Louisa Bukiet, Star Lightner, Ken Rich, and Zac Unger. Tom Lollini is new to the board. Bios of this year’s slate of RCPC members appear below. The next election will occur in the spring of 2024, at which time all interested residents will again be encouraged to run for the boa...

...ir Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in the Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter distribution? W...

...emember part of the Bay Bridge fall- ing down and the Cypress Structure falling — having housing right next to a freeway is unsafe,” says Nelson. Speaking on behalf of the Rock- ridge Community Planning Council, the board’s Land Use Chair, Ken Rich, addressed this concern. “This will be an interesting process to follow. Designing safe residential buildings next to BART and the freeway is perfectly possible, and more difficult design challenges than this are accomplished all the time,...

...ing mitigation concerns. After the presentation, the program held a Q&A covering several topics that need ongoing consideration. Oakland is facing a severe housing crisis and every unit counts. At the task force meetings, Mark Aaronson and Ken Rich of the RCPC have expressed the desire on the part of the organization to include housing in JCC’s plans. This debate began in the 1980s when Dreyer’s took over three residential units on Chabot and Cla- remont for commercial purposes (this...

By Casey Farmer

are:   Mark Aaronson, Louisa Bukiet, Star Lightner, Ken Rich, Zac Unger, and Tom Lollini. As authorized under the bylaws in the case of an uncontested election, project. He has co-developed a free online calculator tool that enables any member of the public to assess housing development costs, in wh...

...Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger According to the City of Oakland’s most recent analysis, the average cost to construct a unit of housing is $811,000 within our city. To make this unit affordable, a developer

...r major efforts li the Housing Element. Rick Jacobus, a national expert in inclusionary housing and affordable homeownership, is the principal of Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in The Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter...

...ospective candidates must submit a statement announcing an intent to run no later than Wednesday, March 1, 2023, by email to chair@rockridge.org. Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Candidates must meet the criteria for membership (at least 18 years of age and maintain a principal resi- dence within Rockridge boundari...

Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger The Rockridge Café is also cel- ebrating a milestone anniversary ­— 2023 marks its 50th year on Col- lege Avenue. Owner Bill Chung and his wife Jean (Jean passed away last May) opened the restaurant in 1973, and ...

...housing goals in that category while vastly underbuilding affordable units. Does this mean we should have a moratorium against market-rate units? Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Star Lightner, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org • What questions do you have about housing? Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in The Roc...

... Board of Directors, 2022-23 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer “Let’s talk to the landlord. Let’s get a good project done.” Mark Aaronson, Louisa Bukiet, Andrew Charman,

— Dogs of Rockridge — RCPC Land Use Update — by Ken Rich, Chair O This is Tucker, a two-year-old Australian Shepherd, surveying her front yard. She is friendly, smart, and prone to showering anyone with kisses. Tucker likes walking through the Rockridge neighborhood meeting other people and dogs...

...y, a great big thank you to Leonora Sea who stepped in to work with the sponsors and whose assis- tance and advice were particularly invaluable. The Day of Tour registration went smoothly thanks to RCPC Board chair, Casey Farmer, Treasurer Ken Rich, current members of the RCPC Board, and many friends of RCPC who staffed the booth, sold tickets, and directed guests to the houses. And a final big shout-out to all our Rockridge neighbors who enjoyed the day and made it possible for the ...

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Measure H, Parcel Tax Extension This School District measure seeks to extend the parcel tax supporting the College and Career Readiness Act for 14 years through June 2037. Th...

...ity Council value the production of 510 units of housing on the site more than the retention of historic buildings, and whether they believe the developer’s current compromise proposal strikes the right balance. n RCPC Land Use Update — by Ken Rich, Chair As usual, the Rockridge Community Council’s Land Use Committee is tracking the key proposed new development projects making their way through the approval process. The only such project that had official activity this month was the ...

... Board of Directors, 2022-23 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Kirk Peterson, Ashley Pandya, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger

By Annette Floystrup

... elected to six sepa- rate two-year terms, serving as RCPC Board Chair for five of these years. Flashman is one of America’s top environmental lawyers and has been named a Northern California “Super- lawyer” since 2011. During his 15 years Ken Rich on the LUC, he has guided Rockridge to several notably successful results on major land use issues affecting the Hwy 24 corridor. Land Use Chair, see page 10 Home Providers: Meet Home Seekers by Carol Kasparek and Gary Fine Our Bay Area ha...

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Stuart Flash- man, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Kirk Peterson, Ashley Pandya, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge....

...provide $400,000 to address community impacts, RCPC is still trying to access those funds in the face of Safeway/ Albertson’s opposition. He was instrumental in negotiating agreements for the mixed-use of the Logan/Whole Foods project that Ken Rich: Incoming Chair

design, early 20th-century art, classic science fiction, foodie-oriented travel, and, of course, exploring new cities and neighborhoods. n Ken Rich: New Chair of the Land Use Committee I have big shoes to fill in taking on the leadership of the RCPC Land Use Committee from Stu Flashman. I intend to continue Stu’s good work chairing the committee — my emphasis will be on making it a pl...

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Stuart Flash- man, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Kirk Peterson, Ashley Pandya, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge....

By Stuart Flashman

...d members, and thank you to all the candidates in the 2022 RCPC Board election. The Board would also like to thank the board members who volunteered to help run the election: Elections officer Stuart Flashman, board members Ronnie Spitzer, Ken Rich, Andrew Charman and Zach Unger, retiring board chair Leonora Sea, and legal advisor John Gussman. n LAST CALL FOR KITCHENS Rockridge Wants to

Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Stuart Flashman, Annette Floystrup, Kirk Peterson, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockr...

......................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer WANTED: Volunteers & Kitchens Kitchen Tour, from front page warming drawers, ovens, cooktops, wine fridges, computers with screens,

......................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer by Ashley Pandya, RCPC Communications Chair This past November and December, nearly 400 Rockridge residents filled out a survey that was posted in the Rockridge News as a way...

By Jody Colley

......................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer

......................................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Casey Farmer................................................ Secretary Ashley Pandya.............................. Assistant Secretary Ken Rich........................................................Treasurer

EDITOR: In his letter in last month’s The Rockridge News, “Some Housing is Better Than None,” Ken Rich states, “let’s not confuse ‘trickle- down economics’ with ‘supply and demand’” as it relates to the housing market. This assumes that there exists a single unified housing market, but that is a fallacy: supply and demand are different in d...

...n buying a house of the same size; and thus, we should support them as a way to welcome a wider range of people to our neighborhood. It’s nice to know that these new apartments might also help reduce existing rents in the neighborhood too. Ken Rich Manila Avenue Have an opinion you’d like to share with our readers? Send

...ort Local! JUST SOLD! 2 Fieldbrook Place,Oakland Charming 3BR/2BA Creekside beauty surrounded by lush, colorful gardens and patios, on a quiet cul-de-sac. Originally offered at $849,000 Represented the Buyers - Ten Offers All Over Asking . Ken Rich Manila Avenue Anne D. Brandon, Realtor 510.682.6644 | 510.339.9290 AnneDBrandon.com Anne@TheHighlandPartners.com DRE# 01877719 The opinions represented in the Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the views of the Rockridge News...

.... Assistant Secretary Ronnie Spitzer...............................................Treasurer Matt Levy......................................Assistant Treasurer Michelle Boyd, Stuart Flashman, Annette Floystrup, David Garcia, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in The Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter distribution? Want to volu...

Housing in Rockridge: Affordable Only, or Market Rate Too? — by Ken Rich, RCPC Board Member The views presented in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the position of the Rockridge Community Planning Council or its Board of Directors.

Chavez, 210 votes, Myrna Walton, 203 votes, Andrew Masalin, 184 votes, and Jennifer McElrath, 171 votes. New board member Ken Rich is also a member of the RCPC Land Use Committee and a professional city planner. Ashley Pandya works in construction technology and has volunteer experience assisting low- income communities with taxes and emergency housing. The new RCPC b...

(238 votes) and Ken Rich (228 votes). The vote tallies for the rest of the 2021 candidates were: Diana Mitchell- Rockridge Couple Pays It Forward to Build Racial Equity — by Judith Doner Berne “T hey’re Rockridge royalty.” That’s what a colleague said when I menti...

Ronnie Spitzer...............................................Treasurer Matt Levy......................................Assistant Treasurer Michelle Boyd, David Garcia, Stuart Flashman, Annette Floystrup, Kirk Peterson, Ken Rich Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to see covered in The Rockridge News? Have questions about newsletter distribution? Want to volu...