3rd Annual Insidey Awards

About this episode

The episode covers the 3rd Annual Insidey Awards, highlighting notable performances and quotes from East Bay politicians in 2025.

East Bay Insiders Podcast 3rd Annual Insidey Awards honoring the highs and lows in East Bay politics in 2025. Follow along with the list of this year's nominees: —Best performance by a public official Ken Houston, Oakland Kevin Jenkins, Oakland Jack Balch, Pleasanton Nikki Fortunato Bas, Alameda County Igor Tregub, Alameda County Democratic Party chair —Worst performance by a public official(s) Bryan Azevedo, San Leandro councilmember Hayward City Council Fred Simon, San Leandro councilmember Victor Aguilar, Jr., San Leandro councilmember —Best quote Ken Houston, Oakland: "We had our straps, but we weren't shooting no guns." Julie Testa, Pleasanton councilmember: "You don't have the right to control me, mayor." Mark Salinas, Hayward mayor: "I feel like I failed. I really do, as a mayor." Nate Miley, Alameda County supervisor: "I'm just letting you know. I'm letting you know. Respectfully, letting you know if you start jumping into the unincorporated area and not respecting the supervisor, or supervisors that represent the unincorporated area, there could be ramifications." Ken Houston: "There's going to be some order in this court." —Best Hair Rob Bonta, California attorney…

People in this episode

Host: Steven Tavares

Topics covered

• East Bay politics
• awards
• public officials
• performance
• quotes
• public speaking
• local government

Keywords

• Insidey Awards
• East Bay
• politics
• public officials
• performance
• quotes
• government

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: East Bay MUD, Oakland City Council

Places: Oakland, San Leandro, Pleasanton, Alameda County, Hayward

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