.Russo Donated Heavily to Alameda Politicians

If campaign contributions are any indicator, then Oakland City Attorney John Russo may have the inside track to the Alameda city manager’s job. Campaign finance reports show that Russo donated at least $1,750 in the second-half of last year to the same three Alameda city leaders who ousted the last city manager. As the Express reported last week, some island residents also fear that those same three city leaders — Mayor Marie Gilmore, Vice Mayor Rob Bonta, and Councilwoman Lena Tam — may be attempting a power grab inside Alameda City Hall. The three also have the power to select the next city manager.