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  1. Why are some communities in Contra Costa County unincorporated?

    Exploring unincorporated Saranap: the benefits of avoiding city politics, why annexation is costly, and how LAFCO governs municipal formation.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Tue 20 June 2023
    In:Politics
  2. Taking advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act in Contra Costa County

    How Contra Costa County can leverage $1.4 billion in federal infrastructure funds to build a green economy through manufacturing and services.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Tue 03 January 2023
    In:Politics
  3. How we did our home addition and remodel

    A comprehensive account of doubling our home size from 1,500 to 3,900 square feet, including design process, permits, construction, and detailed room transformations.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Sun 14 November 2021
    In:Personal
  4. How to bring more businesses to Contra Costa County

    Analysis of Contra Costa County's business landscape and proposals for attracting more companies through conference centers, business clubs, arts districts, and industry branding.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Thu 04 July 2019
    In:Business
  5. The case for more housing in Contra Costa County

    An economic analysis of Bay Area housing scarcity, rising prices, and the urgent need for high-density housing near transportation.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Wed 01 August 2018
    In:Politics
  6. Income inequality in and around Contra Costa County

    Analysis of income inequality trends in Contra Costa County using Federal Reserve data, showing growing gaps between top and bottom earners post-recession.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Thu 12 July 2018
    In:Politics
  7. What does it mean to be unincorporated?

    Learning what it means to live in unincorporated Saranap - outside city limits but still getting services, with different political and permitting rules.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Tue 03 July 2018
    In:Politics
  8. What is the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors?

    Explaining the role of county supervisors in California - their responsibilities, powers, and how they differ from city councils in our governance structure.

     By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Tue 03 July 2018
    In:Politics

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