Alameda island vibes with Malia Vella

About this episode

Malia Vella discusses her time in office and the current state of Alameda with hosts Steven Tavares and Trishala Vinnakota.

Former Alameda City Councilmember Malia Vella joins the show with Steve Tavares and Trishala Vinnakota for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of Alameda and what comes next for the city, and whether she has plans for a new chapter in her political service. Vella reflects on her time in office and offers a candid assessment of where Alameda stands today, from its two business districts to the ongoing evolution of Alameda Point. She weighs in on road-calming projects, the tensions they create, and how cities balance safety, commerce, and community buy-in.

People in this episode

Hosts: Steven Tavares, Trishala Vinnakota

Guest: Malia Vella

Topics covered

• Alameda city politics
• local government
• community safety
• business districts
• political service

Keywords

• Alameda
• Malia Vella
• city council
• politics
• community safety
• business districts
• road-calming projects

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Alameda, Alameda Point

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