| Various videos from the 2010 Clayton City Council Election, where Ted Meriam talks about the issues facing Clayton. | City Development 
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| August 26, 2010 | Contra Costa TV in Martinez, CA Candidates for Clayton City Council talk about election issues at forum hosted by Times Political Editor Vorderbrueggen. Ted Meriam participated in a televised forum discussing issues facing the City of Clayton alongside two other candidates running for City Council. The meeting was hosted by Contra Costa Times Political Editor Lisa Vorderbrueggen and included topics ranging from downtown development to the compensation of Clayton's City Manager. Watch Ted respond to election issues, while also delivering a closing statement on why he is running for Clayton City Council. Read also the Contra Costa Times article... | Part 1 of 2Part 2 of 2 |
| August 3, 2010 | Hoyer Hall in Clayton, CA Ted Meriam introduces himself as a City Council candidate for Clayton's November 2010 Election At the City Council meeting on August 3rd, Ted Meriam publically announced his desire to serve as a City Councilman by running for office in November's general election. Asked by the Mayor to introduce himself, Ted made brief remarks before the City Council and staff. More information about Ted and his campaign will be forthcoming after the nomination period has closed on August 6, 2010. | |
| August 3, 2010 | Hoyer Hall in Clayton, CA Ted provides feedback to the Clayton City Council on partnering with the Clayton Valley Garden Club for beautification of City Hall's courtyard As a City Planning Commissioner and Boardmember of the Clayton Valley Garden Club, Ted Meriam offered thoughts on the beautification and amenities of City Hall's courtyard. Using knowledge from his work as a Planning Commissioner, Ted suggested that the City provide services to the community that would allow for residents to visit City Hall no matter the mode of transportation they took, including the need for bike racks. Ted will provide research to the City in locations as to where bike racks can be provided to encourage more eco-friendly forms of transportation around town. | |
November 17, 2009 | Hoyer Hall in Clayton, CA Ted updates the Clayton City Council on the work of the Clayton Planning Commission Planning Commissioner Ted Meriam briefed the Clayton City Council on the work of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Meriam discussed the topics of: manufactured housing, high density housing, low income housing, and water conservation in the City. Ted also reflects on the first few months in role as a Clayton Planning Commissioner when asked by a Councilman. | |
September 1, 2009 | Hoyer Hall in Clayton, CA Ted provides recommendations regarding Concerts in the Grove and supporting Downtown Clayton With the increasing popularity of the Concerts in the Grove, the public needs clarity around the parameters of the event. The City Council should establish formal polices regarding the commencement and end times for public consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Grove Park on Concert days, and consideration of a time limitation for the public’s placement of chairs and blankets. | |
June 30, 2009 | Hoyer Hall in Clayton, CA Ted talks about the use of a well to irrigate Downtown Clayton At tonight's City Council meeting, Ted addressed the Council on the use of an abandoned well to irrigate downtown Clayton. Ted suggested that the Council consider the future implementation of the Town Center Specific Plan when investing in downtown infrastructure, as well as educational opportunities of using well-provided water during a drought. He also challenged City staff on providing deeper analysis of the return on investment on projects of this nature. | |
June 16, 2009 | Hoyer Hall in Clayton, CA Ted interviews for a seat on the City Planning Commission At the City Council meeting on June 16, 2009, Ted was unanimously appointed to the Clayton Planning Commission, officially beginning his career in local government. Ted was one of eight applicants for two hotly-contested seats for the 2009-2011 term, beginning his office on July 1st. To learn more about Ted's strategic direction for the City of Clayton, Ted's full interview before the City Council is to the right. | |