History Piedmont, California

the original neighborhood of piedmont larger current municipality of piedmont, mountain view cemetery considered full part of piedmont neighborhood.

residents sought incorporation in 1907. 2 elections held among citizens of piedmont in 1907, both of narrowly upheld decision piedmont become separate city, rather become neighborhood within city of oakland.

according city s web page, in roaring twenties, piedmont known “city of millionaires” because there more millionaires per square mile in city in united states. many of these millionaires built mansions still stand, notably on sea view avenue , sotelo avenue/glen alpine road in alta piedmont. piedmont became charter city under laws of state of california on december 18, 1922. on february 27, 1923, voters adopted charter, can changed vote of people.

piedmont celebrated year 2007 centennial anniversary since incorporation. centennial committee hosted celebratory events along trail runs through downtown piedmont , denoted historical landmarks in city. committee created float city s fourth of july parade.

the historical exhibit deluxe autonomy: piedmont’s first 100 years on display in oakland public library january 5 march 31, 2007.

in august 2017, mayor of piedmont, jeffrey wieler, resigned after revealed had made disparaging facebook posts black lives matter , transgender people.