She has been a successful attorney, giving her the skill set to balance being be a fierce advocate and a collaborative partner with City Council colleagues.
Jacquelyn McCormick
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Opinion: The truth about Berkeley’s homeless policy
A recent opinion piece written by Robert Krumme, published by Berkeleyside, demonstrates little understanding of the personal and social determinates of homelessness.
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Op-ed: True green not green-washed, we must support Measure R
I am supporting Measure R 2014 Green Downtown Initiative for the following reasons: In 2010, Berkeley voters overwhelmingly approved Measure R, but our City Council has not delivered on its promises. Here is how the measure read: “Shall the City of Berkeley adopt policies to revitalize the downtown and help make Berkeley one of the greenest […]
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Op-Ed: Berkeley must keep the one fair redistricting map in play
Not so very long ago, Berkeley proclaimed itself to be a “City of Neighborhoods.” Not so much now. Under the quiet and persistent guidance of the present Mayor and Council, policy and practice emphasis has steadily shifted away from neighborhoods — their well-being and preservation — to developing density and allowing increased project size and […]
