As members of the No on L campaign, we have been clear that we believe investment in our city is important, but it must be done with planning, transparency and accountability.
Alex Sharenko
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Opinion: No on Measure L
This measure was poorly and hastily drafted and includes a loophole that would allow the $650 million to be spent on virtually any project.
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Opinion: Berkeley neighbors call for housing and climate action
The group is seeking action to dramatically reduce transportation emissions and improve affordability, through revisions to Berkeley’s housing policy.
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Opinion: Buffy Wicks is the best AD15 candidate to help solve our housing crisis
Buffy Wicks understands rent stabilization is the only thing that stands between many families and the terrifying prospect of untenable rent hikes or even losing their homes.
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Opinion: A social justice agenda requires more than rhetoric and gestures
While Councilwoman Cheryl Davila says she was elected “to carry out a social-justice platform,” some of her appointments are divisive, which works against the city’s interests.
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Opinion: Berkeley’s approach to the housing crisis doesn’t match its aspirational goals as a ‘progressive’ city
Why ask, as some longer term Berkeley residents and elected officials do, “housing for whom?” if the answer isn’t obviously “everyone!” as it should be?