Category Archives: City Politics

MARGARET Abe-Koga

Posted on September 9, 2010 by deb

by Hugh Donagher, III I met City Councilmember Margaret Abe-Koga—who served as Mayor last year—at Savvy Cellar on a recent Sunday afternoon to chat about her public service to the citizens of Mountain View. Margaret moved to Old Mountain View … Continue reading →

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Stakeholders

Posted on June 9, 2010 by deb

by Robert Cox The city of Mountain View is in the process of rewriting its general plan, a document that informs zoning decisions and guides development in the city for the next twenty years. City leaders had the foresight to … Continue reading →

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Co-housing Community Planned for 445 Calderon

Posted on June 9, 2010 by deb

by Katherine Forrest Local residents are in the process of planning for a new “old-fashioned neighborhood” on a piece of property at Calderon and Velarde. This is a “first” for Mountain View, and it represents part of a growing interest … Continue reading →

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High Speed Rail

Posted on May 13, 2010 by deb

by David Lewis, OMVNA Community Liaison VIEW the illustrations of High Speed Rail in Mountain View HERE. Video visualizations of High Speed Rail. Click HERE. California High Speed Rail Authority’s web page: Click HERE Californians Advocating Responsible Rail Design: Click … Continue reading →

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Council Deliberates: Grants Prometheus Request for Changes in Zoning

Posted on April 30, 2010 by deb

by Deb Keller On April 27 City Council debated the controversial Prometheus Development of 455 Evelyn Avenue, site of the current Minton’s building supply store. At issue was Prometheus’s request for re-zoning the parcel from 15-25 units/acre to 58 units/acre … Continue reading →

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