We wrap up 2024 with the 2nd Annual Insidey Awards, recognizing the best and worst in Alameda County politics. Plus, we remember Rickey Henderson. Thank you for listening. See you next year!

INSIDEY NOMINEES

-Best Recall Campaign Pamela Price Sheng Thao Ryan Jergensen/Linda Hurley

-Best performance by an elected official Janani Ramachandran, Oakland George Syrop, Hayward Jack Balch, Pleasanton Nate Miley, Alameda County

-Best political appointment Melissa Hernandez, BART Kathy Kimberlin, Fremont Ana Apodaca, Newark Michael McCorriston, Dublin

-Worst performance by an elected official Pamela Price, Alameda County DA Sheng Thao, Oakland mayor Trish Spencer, Alameda councilwoman

-Best performance by a speaker in a public meeting Brian Donahue, Emeryville David McGuigan, Livermore Gene Hazard, Oakland Kelly Abreu, Fremont/Alamaeda County

-Most likely to succeed Adena Ishii, Berkeley Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton, San Leandro Dylan Boldt, San Leandro Raj Salwan, Fremont

-Best political campaign Recall of DA Pamela Price Jack Balch for Pleasanton mayor Adena Ishii for Berkeley mayor Nikki Fortunato Bas for ALCO supe

-Best Hair David Haubert, Alameda County supe Igor Tregub, Berkeley councilman Yang Shao, Fremont councilman John Bauters, Emeryville councilman

-Best Fight Seneca Scott vs. Ray Bobbitt Brian Donahue vs. John Bauters supporter Bryan Azevedo vs. Lee Thomas Seneca Scott vs. Sheng Thao supporters