Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft

Courtesy photo &nbsp&nbsp  Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, center, and Alameda County Meals on Wheels Board Member Dave Neumann, right, delivered a delicious meal and spent time with Grace, an Alameda resident, in celebration of Meals on Wheels’ 46th anniversary.

Mayor Volunteers to ‘March for Meals’

Apr 09,2019

Last month’s event “March for Meals” recognized federal legislation signed in March 1972 that helped create Meals on Wheels America programs nationwide. Alameda Meals on Wheels began in 1973 and has served hot, nourishing meals to homebound Alameda residents 365 days a year ever since. 

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Courtesy photo -- Comandate Mauro DiGregorio had lunch at Trabocco with Alameda Fire Chief Nick Luby (left), Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft (center) and Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi (right).

Alameda Welcomes Italian Guest on 4th

Jul 20,2023

Comandante Mauro DiGregorio, the commander of the Varazze Local Police, was Alameda’s guest at the Alameda Fourth of July Parade. Comandate is the equivalent of Varazze’s Chief of Police.

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City of Alameda -- Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft (center), and Assistant City Manager Amy Wooldridge (right) presented Jane Chisaki with a parting gift of a city street sign for “Jane Chisaki Way.”

City Honors Retired Library Director

Jul 06,2023

City leaders held a ceremony to proclaim June 30, Jane Chisaki Day in Alameda. Chisaki worked for the city’s library department since 1984 in a variety of roles including the position of Library Director, which she has held since 2006. Chisaki recently announced her retirement.

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Mayor Covers Several Local Topics of Interest

Mar 14,2023

Islands need bridges
As an island, Alameda relies on four bridges and an underwater tunnel, the Tube, for access to and from the island. On Sunday, Feb. 19, half of our bridges were out of commission following a PG&E-caused power outage.

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Mayor Shares Thoughts on New Beginnings, Happy Returns

Nov 30,2022

Thank you, Alameda for re-electing me to be your mayor another four years. It has been my honor and privilege to serve this special community these past four years, working with City Council and city staff to support our residents and businesses, including during the height of the pandemic.

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