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Opinion: It’s time to pass Berkeley’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act

by Chris Schildt, Leah Simon-Weisberg, Michael Smith and Cindy Wu Dec. 02, 2022, 8:00 a.m.December 2, 2022

TOPA would provide tenants an opportunity to remain in their homes, build generational wealth, and keep Berkeley diverse and vibrant.

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Opinion: Vote ‘yes’ on Prop 10 and ‘yes’ for Jovanka Beckles

by Soli Alpert, Emma Gerould, Paola Laverde, Carroll Fife, Maria Poblet, John Selawsky and Leah Simon-Weisberg Oct. 23, 2018, 8:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

A recent campaign flyer sent by Buffy Wicks is disingenuous and inaccurate and mischaracterizes the position of her opponent Jovanka Beckles, who is the true, progressive champion for affordable housing.

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Opinion: Why no tenant should vote for Buffy Wicks for Assembly

by Maria Poblet, James Vann, Paola Laverde, Leah Simon-Weisberg, Carol Fife and Jeffrey Carter April 11, 2018, 9:29 a.m.October 4, 2022

Wicks is the only candidate in the race who refuses to support the repeal of the Costa Hawkins Housing Act.

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