Building apartments in North Albany is tougher than the zoning makes it appear, as shown by an appeal against the first such project the city staff has approved.
The flaws in the cell phone ban
Written June 30th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Albany Rep. Andy Olson’s bill against distracted driving caused by cell phone use has been much amended and now has cleared the Senate. But it still has one problem: It makes no sense.
Albany flap: Inclusion vs. harmony
Written June 29th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Harmony evidently is not good enough as a goal, so Albany’s Human Relations Commission wants a change in its official mission to include striving for “diversity, equity and inclusion.” The city council’s response on Wednesday: “Not so fast.”
Hoping for a park bridge, some day
Written June 28th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
There are practical reasons why a footbridge across the Calapooia River between Monteith and Bryant parks has not been rebuilt, but the idea of summertime link between these popular parks is still a good idea.
Albany to quit licensing cabs
Written June 26th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Unless council members change their mind, Albany is going to drop its already minimal regulation of taxi cabs. And as for ride-share companies like Uber and Lyft, the council showed no enthusiasm for trying to hamper them with local rules.
As demand for power grows…
Written June 24th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Somebody asked me the other day what the activity at the Vine Street substation of Pacific Power was all about. The short answer is “construction.” The actual answer has to do with growth, and I got it from Pacific’s public affairs section in Portland.
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Wrong rebates in Oregon road bill
House Bill 2017, the road transportation bill concocted by a committee of the legislature, would hit buyers of new bikes costing $200 or more with a $15 sales tax. But if legislators were serious about solving transportation issues, those buyers should get a rebate instead.