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30-year wait to underground utility lines is nearly over | Historic Asian American bookshop closing

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Opinion: Moving forward after Measure L

by Jim McGrath, Laurie Capitelli, David Fielder, Nancy Rader, Alex Sharenko, David Shiver and Carla Woodworth Dec. 01, 2022, 8:00 a.m.December 2, 2022

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.

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Opinion: No on Measure L

by Jim McGrath, Nancy Rader, Laurie Capitelli, Carla Woodworth and Alex Sharenko Oct. 07, 2022, 7:00 a.m.October 18, 2022

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 needs to address Marina’s structural deficit

by Jim McGrath April 15, 2022, 10:00 a.m.April 15, 2022

The structural deficit has been reported to the city council and the waterfront commission since the early 2000s. 

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Opinion: After years of neglect, the city is chasing a ferry tale at the Berkeley Marina

by Jim McGrath Jan. 12, 2022, 8:55 a.m.January 12, 2022

Maintaining the recreational facilities is clearly not a priority, but spending millions to let commuters take over the marina is.    

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Opinion: Aquatic Park lagoon is restored thanks to Berkeley’s T1 ballot measure

by Jim McGrath Sept. 09, 2021, 7:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Cleaning out the tide tubes that provide tidal circulation to the lagoon was among 42 projects that were part of the first phase of the funds.

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