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Adoption of Resolution Honoring John Knox White's Service to the City of Alameda.
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CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. _________
HONORING JOHN KNOX WHITE'S SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2022, Councilmember John Knox White will attend his last meeting as a City Councilmember after serving the City of Alameda for more than 20 years. John is known for being a strategic problem solver who has earned the respect of many elected officials, business leaders, and community members; and
WHEREAS, John Knox White served on the Transportation Commission from 2002-2009, the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force in 2010, and the Planning Board from 2012-2017. During his tenure on the Planning Board, John Knox White helped shape major City projects, including redevelopment of the former Alameda Naval Air Station (now Alameda Point), development of Alameda Landing and Alameda Marina, and the Park Street North of Lincoln Avenue form-based codes; and
WHEREAS, John Knox White served on the City Council from 2019-2022, was Vice Mayor from 2019-2020, and represented the City on the Alameda - AC Transit Liaison Committee and the AUSD - City Liaison Committee, and was a member of the City Charter Review Sub-committee; and
WHEREAS, John Knox White was one of the original members of Bike Walk Alameda and has been a staunch advocate for transportation safety, calling for the adoption of Alameda's Vision Zero Policy, and championing improved bicycle and pedestrian safety and access, including the addition of bike lanes across the island, and pedestrian access to commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, John Knox White's legacy includes helping draft the City's Sunshine Ordinance, supporting adoption of the City's General Plan, Housing Element, Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, Active Transportation Plan, and Vision Zero Action Plan; helping Alameda's most vulnerable residents as a former board member of Alameda Point Collaborativ...
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