It is time to resolve this blight!!!

Thank you for your request concerning graffiti on public property. Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Public Works staff for graffiti removal. If the request refers to graffiti that is on private property, the request will be recategorized and you will hear from our Community Development Department very soon. Abating this graffiti is the private property owner’s responsibility.

Public Works receives more than 1,000 requests per year to abate graffiti on public property. Given the volume of requests, we strive to abate graffiti within two weeks but, depending on the volume and other factors (e.g., incoming storms), it can take up to 30 days.

You will receive further communication if your request will take longer than this time to complete. If you should have any further questions please feel free to contact us again and reference this issue number.

No one seems to have any success getting the green mailbox stands throughout Alameda cleaned and maintained. Residents have been complaining about these mostly empty newspaper boxes for years on SeeClickFix and via other contacts with the city of Alameda, and nothing is done.
I took it upon myself to call the number on the boxes and request that they be maintained. it turns out the telephone number (1-800-598-4637) goes to the East Bay Times, and they took a request for maintenance of this box. I don't know if this call will work, but I suggest other people call that number about the other newpaper boxes that are now just blight.

Hi K T: This request has been forwarded to the ongoing maintenance contractor to remove the trash (and any graffiti). Re: broken hardware and/or removal of units, Public Works is working with Community Development, both the Webster and Park BIAs and the City Attorney's office to remedy the overall issues. Thank you for taking the time to call in to the number listed. We should also have notices going out soon. Thank you, Alameda Public Works

Thank you for your request concerning Graffiti-Business Districts. The graffiti has been successfully removed and we are now closing this issue.
Sincerely,
City of Alameda