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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 Bil...

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 issue...

By Ben Friedman

Mark Aaronson / Chabot Road I moved to Rockridge in 1976 with my wife Marjorie Gelb. We still live in the same house on Chabot Road where we raised our two daughters — both now reside in nearby Oakland neighborhoods with their husbands and our four gran...

Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Stuart Flashman, Annette Floystrup, Kirk Peterson, 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...

By Jody Colley

Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Stuart Flashman, Annette Floystrup, David Garcia, Kirk Peterson, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues...

¢ Board Members Mark Aaronson and Peter Goldsmith, elected in December 1986, resigned from the Board and were reconstituted as the co-chairs of the new RCPC Advisory Counsel. They will head up a committee of Neighborhood attomeys who will assist with legal advice and c...

By Mark Aaronson

by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board Member On Jan. 21, seven Rockridge Community Planning Council (RCPC) designees met with three representatives from Ellis Partners and Spirit Living Group, the developers of a proposed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (...

By Mark Aaronson

by Mark Aaronson and Paul McDonnell, RCPC Board Members how a series of State laws beginning in 1979 limit the discretion of local officials in reviewing housing projects: developers can request waivers for features such as height and step-backs, and these c...

By Mark Aaronson

by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board Member On Dec. 19, the developers of the former American Red Cross Blood Bank at 6230 Claremont Ave. submitted a fully completed land-use application. This application has some design and other changes that differ from the prop...

By Mark Aaronson

Rockridge Residents Hear Plans for 197-Unit Senior Housing Project by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board Member

By Mark Aaronson

Trees, JCCEB, and RCPC by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board Member T Letter to the Editor Tree Removal at JCCEB Development Site he Jewish Community Center East Bay’s (JCCEB) application to the Oakland Planning Commission for renovations to its Rockridge site, bounded by Claremont, Coll...

By Mark Aaronson

Neighborhood Agreement with JCCEB Finalized by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board Member recognize that landscaping crews work across different municipalities with different rules and regulations. Still, this doesn’t excuse the continued use of banned equipment. Here’s what you can do to help: First, if you ...

By Mark Aaronson

JCCEB Project at Planning Commission on November 6 by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board Member Tgramming); special programmatic and private events for up to 250 people, mostly on Saturday evenings and Sundays; and five Jewish High Holiday religious services and related events in September or October for an estimat...

By Mark Aaronson

by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board Member Fother nonprofit Jewish organizations. Presently, there are nine Jewish organizations in buildings not still being used by employees of Nestle, the international corporation which owns Dreyer’s. The primary JCC use now i...

By Don Kinkead

Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Zack Walton through our survey, which you can access via the QR code on the front page, or at www.Rockridge.org. n Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For inform...

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...

...asurer • In previous cycles, Oakland has built many market-rate units surpassing our regional 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? Cont...

By Don Kinkead

...sey Farmer.......................................................Chair Jana Good...................................................... Secretary Paul McDonnell............................................Treasurer RCPC’s 40th, see next page Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Kim Suczynski-Smith, Robbie Tasker, Zack Walton

By Carol Kasparek

...n information provided upon registration. ongratulations to the new and returning board members who have been confirmed for two-year terms following the 2025 uncontested election. Incumbents returning to the board include Star Lightner and Mark Aaronson. New members to the board include Gary Barg, Jana Good, Robbie Tasker, and Paul McDonnell. Statements of the new board members are published on pages 3 and 4. The next election will occur in the spring of 2026, at which time all interested...

....Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Photo by Anna L. Marks Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Zack Walton Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org In 2015, owner Lise Dale fell in love with the Bittersweet Café while working...

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

...- ing. The RCPC Board will consider taking position on the JCC project at its October meeting. A more in-depth article about the project and its status will appear in the November issue of the Rockridge News. n COMING SOON IN ROCKRIDGE! by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board

...........................Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Zac Unger, Zack Walton Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there topics you’d like to see co...

..............................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ 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

........................ Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ Secretary 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

...l..................................... Vice-Chair Aly Bonde...................................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer TRiO Plus (Teachers Rooted in Oakland Plus) Mark Aaronson, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup,

...........................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair 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...

...................... 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,

.........................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 Margaret McCarthy

..................................................Chair Kristen Belt.............................................Vice Chair Garrick Monaghan Beyer........................Secretary Paul McDonnell.......................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Gary Barg, Sam Fishman, David Hatfield, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Natalie Musick, Brian Stromquist, Robbie Tasker

service deliveries, and move-ins and move-outs off Claremont. The developers also proposed, for further discussion, changes in building design on the east side. A next step is a meeting between by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board Member and Jana Good, RCPC Board Chair If you’ve been following the news, you know that quite a few senior housing developments have been proposed in the Bay Area, several of them in Rockridge. In response, RCPC has been workin...

..., and including the day of the Tour. As always, we have a very diverse assortment of kitchens, both aestheti- cally and in terms of budget, so there’s something for everyone. ● Paul McDonnell.......................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Gary Barg, Sam Fishman, David Hatfield, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Natalie Musick, Brian Stromquist, Robbie Tasker

...isten Belt.............................................Vice Chair Please email kitchentour@rockridge.org to volunteer. ● Garrick Monaghan Beyer........................Secretary Paul McDonnell.......................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Gary Barg, Sam Fishman, David Hatfield, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Natalie Musick,Brian Stromquist, Robbie Tasker Whether you are planning your own remodel or just like checking out

By Madeleine Turner

The June 2026 page 7 No Major Design Changes for 6230 Claremont Project machinery, all to minimize impacts on adjacent neighbors. by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board for Streamlining Review as an Infill Project. Staff review is likely to take until the end of August. It is unclear whether the public will have access to any environmental review documents before then. Aplan to build an 85-foo...

... provide leadership and representation of neighborhood interests. Rockridge News Production Ryan Phillips.........................Editor & Layout Artist Susan Montauk...............Business & Distribution Mgr. RCPC Board of Directors, 2026 Mark Aaronson, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Sam Fishman, Jana Good, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Paul McDonnell, Garrick Monaghan Beyer, Natalie Musick, Brian Stromquist, Robbie Tasker

...ithin Oakland’s CN-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone. The developers have not requested a major variance or major conditional use. While there will be some CEQA review, it will not involve the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board On March 30, the Oakland Planning Department accepted the initial application of Ellis Partners and Spirit Living Group for the development of a 203-unit Residential

Paul McDonnell......................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Tom Lollini, Robbie Tasker, Zack Walton, Kim Suczynski Smith. Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockidge News Are there topics you’d like to see ...

..............................................Chair Star Lightner.........................................Vice Chair Jana Good.............................................Secretary Paul McDonnell......................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Tom Lollini, Robbie Tasker, Zack Walton, Kim Suczynski-Smith. Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockidge News Are there topics you’d like to see ...

Paul McDonnell......................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Tom Lollini, Robbie Tasker, Zack Walton, Kim Suczynski-Smith. Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockidge News Are there topics you’d like to see ...

..................Chair Star Lightner.........................................Vice Chair Jana Good.............................................Secretary Paul McDonnell......................................Treasurer SUBMITTING BLOGS AND EVENTS Mark Aaronson, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Tom Lollini, Robbie Tasker, Zack Walton, Kim Suczynski-Smith, Muhammad Alameldin. BLOGS: • Articles should focus on issues that are important to our community, for example: safety, housing, sustainabil...

....................................... Chair Star Lightner......................................... Vice Chair Jana Good.................................................Secretary Paul McDonnell.......................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Robbie Tasker, Zack Walton, Kim Suczynski-Smith

........................Chair Star Lightner...............................................Vice Chair Jana Good...................................................... Secretary Paul McDonnell............................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Robbie Tasker, Zack Walton, Kim Suczynski-Smith Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockidge News A...

...ter RCPC Board of Directors, 2025 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Paul McDonnell............................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Jana Good, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Robbie Tasker, Zack Walton Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there t...

...u’re at the Rock- ridge BART station, make sure to give Janae or her coworkers a wave and a thank you for all the hard work they do to keep us safe and connected to the rest of the Bay. n Rockridge Transit Spotlight Photo: Robbie Tasker by Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board Member Ellis Partners, Spirit Living Ellis

..., I RCPC Board of Directors, 2025 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Paul McDonnell............................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Jana Good, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Robbie Tasker, Zack Walton Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there t...

Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Paul McDonnell............................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Jana Good, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Robbie Tasker, Zack Walton Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there t...

...paring for a new future.” Interest from Rockridge neighbors hasn’t waned; the working group recently addressed community con- cerns regarding the removal of more than 50 trees (see Letter to the Editor and commentary from RCPC board member Mark Aaronson on page 12). “It’s unfortunate that some of the early communication fell short,” Chapman acknowledged. Everything we’re doing will create a healthier tree environment and landscape… this will become a beautiful urban forest.” Though Chapma...

...egy RCPC Board of Directors, 2025 Casey Farmer.......................................................Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Paul McDonnell............................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Gary Barg, Kristen Belt, Jana Good, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Robbie Tasker, Zack Walton Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there topics you’d l...

By Don Kinkead

Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Get Involved: Attend An Event or Pop-Up Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Zack Walton RCPC is excited by the energy that was brought to the first meeting, and we appreciate our neighbors’ thought- ful comments. We encourage the community ...

... articles, assisting with newsletter distribution, etc.). Please see Rockridge.org for more information and examples of the organization’s impact. Email Chair@Rockridge.org to learn more about the election process and how to participate. n Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Zack Walton What is the Scope of RCPC? Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org We’re your official neighborhood association focus...

Planning Commission Approves Jewish Community Center By Mark Aaronson, RCPC Board Member residents of Chabot Road between College and Claremont, the neighbor- hood block most affected by JCCEB’s plans. The proposed new uses for the nearly 3-acre site include a preschool childcare program, educational and cul...

By Don Kinkead

... waste. His work with the club is already reshaping the way people think about what they throw away, and as the organization continues to grow, so too does its impact… one forgotten curbside find at a time. n Stooping Club, from front page Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Zac Unger, Zack Walton operates worldwide, including new branches opening as far away as Ethi-

...n Amado and Ben Riddell: Publicity Eileen Ward: Docent Coordinator Robin McDonnell: Docent Assistant Emily Hou: Website Design and Management Kim Suczynski-Smith: Brochure Design and Budgeting Eli Kaplan and Aaron Wulfsburg: Day-of Runners Mark Aaronson, Eli Kaplan, Louisa Bukiet, and Ben Riddell: Registration Table Star Lightner: Kitchen Tour Chair Elmwood Copy & Printing: Printing

...........................Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Zac Unger, Zack Walton infrastructure bonds with a 55 percent vote. This measure removes a systemic barrier that has for too long blocked communities’ ability to me...

Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim Suczynski-Smith................................... Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Zac Unger, Zack Walton Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Urgent Call for Docents Lastly, the RCPC Kitchen Tour committee st...

Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim S. Smith................................................. Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Zac Unger, Zack Walton, Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there topics you’d like to see c...

....................Chair Ken Rich..................................................... Vice-Chair Kim S. Smith................................................. Secretary Louisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer Mark Aaronson, Muhammad Alameldin, Kristen Belt, Eli Kaplan, Star Lightner, Tom Lollini, Zac Unger, Zach Walton, Contact the board: chair@rockridge.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting the Rockidge News Are there topics you’d like to see c...

By Annette Floystrup

..............................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ 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 issue...

..............................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ 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 issue...

....Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ 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 ...

Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair Ben Friedman................................................ 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 Commit...

By Jody Colley

Ben Friedman................................................ 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 issue...

By Carol Kasparek

...ged that police have been more visible recently. Although he has yet to meet with Dis- trict Attorney Pamela Price in person, he intends to write to her about her dismissal of cases against the juveniles accused of recent mid-day assaults. Mark Aaronson, an RCPC board member and recent victim of a home break-in, was in attendance. In response to Kalb’s statements, he stated, “I agree that more police officers are needed, that budgetary

By Carol Kasparek

...........................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair 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 ...

By Ben Friedman

...ew and returning board members who were elected to fill two-year terms in the 2023 uncontested RCPC election (for information on RCPC’s bylaws regarding uncontested elections, see www.rockridge.org). Incumbents return- ing to the board are Mark Aaronson, by Casey Farmer, Chair, RCPC Board of Directors More and more homeowners have begun renting empty rooms in their homes to fellow community members. In addition to providing additional income, renting a room in

...........................Chair Robin McDonnell..................................... Vice-Chair 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...

...n traffic and parking 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 p...

funding for affordable projects and for 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 communit...

...ouisa Bukiet.................................................Treasurer To run for election, prospective 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...

Social housing is defined as “hous- ing units that would accommodate extremely low-income, very low-in- come, and low-income residents (per State and Federal standards).” Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Ben Friedman, Annette Floystrup, Kirk Peterson, Ashley Pandya, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger Additional information about California’s ballot measures will be mailed to all registered voters early this month. Contact the board...

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.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there...

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.org For information: info@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there...

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 Pandya, Ronnie Spitzer, Zac Unger JCC: We’re looking at many years for this project to come together — what’s there and what’s being built will be d...

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@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to...

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@rockridge.org Contacting The Rockridge News Are there community issues you’d like to...

how the vacant land at the Ridge Shopping Plaza (51st and Broadway) can best benefit our local community. The intent of the survey, administered by the Rockridge Community Plan- ning Council, was to answer three questions: Mark Aaronson, Andrew Charman, Stuart Flashman, Annette Floystrup, Kirk Peterson, 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...

... balance fire with water; I’m a whitewater river guide and a passionate open-water swimmer. I’m terrible at sitting still, so you’ll definitely see me wandering past your house sometime on a walk to nowhere. Please stop me and say hello. n Mark Aaronson Andrew Charman Zac Unger RCPC SURVEY

...venar-Daughton (2015 - ) Members of the RCPC Board of Directors 1985 – 2015 (cumulative list) Jack Brown Ray Perman Nina Robinson Richard W. Smith (*) Barbara Anderson Don Kinkead Bonneau Dickson Annette Floystrup (*) Sue Parker Bill Chung Mark Aaronson Nancy Dutcher Barry Epstein Peter Goldsmith Eddie Zeidan Marc Beyeler Brooke Levin John Gussman Kerry O’Banion

son, Annette Floystrup, Sue Parker, Bill Chung, Mark Aaronson, Nancy Dutcher, Barry Epstein, Peter Goldsmith, Eddie Zeidan, Marc Beyeler, Brooke Levin, John Gussman, Kerry O’Banion, Elizabeth Allen, Steve Belcher, Glen Jarvis, Michael Peltz, Jean Astrinsky, Bill Manley, Andrea Walhof, Lisa Curet, Ali...

This group of attorneys and other concerned Neighbors views judicious application of the law as a serious tool effective in advancing the interest of the community. Co-Chairs: Mssrs. Mark Aaronson 655- 5211, John Gussman_ 655-8817