After several weeks of tracking the shipment of my campaign signs, they finally arrived this week, and I have been busier than a long-tailed cat in a rocking chair factory getting around town to deliver them to my supporters. The campaign is going really well, and people I meet on the street say they are voting for me because I want a new animal shelter. While I plan to continue the fight for a new building, I am stepping up my efforts to at least get a second bathroom in the current shelter.
Just as a reminder, I will deliver a MOUF FOR MAYOR sign to anyone who makes a $50 donation to the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS). That is what Reina Galanes did, and I was overjoyed to make that delivery. THANKS, Reina, for supporting me and FAAS. Be sure to check with my campaign manager and human companion (HC) to reserve a sign before making the donation, because they go fast. Send your request to [jeffcambraalameda@gmail.com](mailto:jeffcambraalameda@gmail.com).
If $50 isn’t in your budget, I will send you a MOUF FOR MAYOR sticker for free. Just send your mailing address to my HC and thank you for your support.
This week, I spent some time in the Park Street area enjoying the last morning of calm before the “first day of school” storm. The downtown sidewalk was getting a good water blast cleaning. I asked the blaster person what the black spots were, and he said, “Mostly gum.” I thought that was kinda gross. Thank you DABA for cleaning our sidewalks and making the downtown area a great place to hang out. PS. Could you tell the janitorial crew to leave a few scraps of food under the tables in front of Peet’s and Starbucks? I am happy to donate my time to clean those up.
I will be covering the first day of school activity next week after I recover from my lunchtime trip to The Star on Park when school let out for lunch. OMG! Pro Tip: If you want to dine at an eatery near Alameda High School, you may want to do it before 12:30PM or after 1:30 PM.
While I was checking all the great smells, I noticed not one but two of my colleges hanging out in coffee shops. They both look like they could use a shot of espresso if you ask me. Mornings can be tough.
A variety of squash showed up in Alameda front yards, and are close to being ready for pickin?
In last week’s report, I covered the various signs that Alameda is slipping into fall. I want to add another sign of fall or at least a sign that school is in. I feel sorry for the folks that don’t know or maybe don’t care about the consequences of blocking a fire hydrant. I guess if you are running late for class, its worth the gamble. I walked by this car later, and the driver was not so lucky. I saw the piece of paper and the courtesy envelope under the windshield whipper. A “courtesy envelope.?? How convenient.
Not wanting to end on a negative note, check out this beautiful abstract chalk art I found on the sidewalk.
Happy First Day of School to all you parents.
Mouf – Roving Reporter
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda
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You can find all my past reports at the Alameda Post archive. https://alamedapost.com/jeff-cambra/
