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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | At 28, he died on Berkeley’s streets | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

Robert Krumme

Berkeleyside Opinion
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Opinion: Berkeley needs an independent body to plan and prioritize its capital investments

by Robert Krumme Jan. 31, 2020, 11:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

The push to underground utilities – which could cost $500 million – is an example of how politics trumps practicality. Many studies show undergrounding does not help emergency response.

Posted inOpinion

Opinion: The moral case against Measure O, the $135 million housing bond measure on the Berkeley ballot

by Robert Krumme Sept. 26, 2018, 7:31 a.m.October 4, 2022

Measure O would cost taxpayers $280 million (including interest) but its claim to provide “affordable housing” is vague and there is no oversight mechanism.

Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Five sad truths about Measure T1 and why Berkeley should care

by Robert Krumme Sept. 25, 2017, 8:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Politicians sold the $100M infrastructure bond as one that would incorporate public input and be used for the most critical of projects. Neither of those things is happening.

Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Missing the point: A response to a clueless homeless policy in Berkeley

by Robert Krumme June 02, 2017, 10:30 a.m.October 4, 2022

Jacquelyn McCormick’s response to my opinion piece about homelessness in Berkeley offers itself as a counterpoint to my remarks. In fact, it misses the point entirely.

Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Berkeley homeless policy and the moral hazard problem

by Robert Krumme May 24, 2017, 10:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley should emulate what the Victorians did — redirect all homeless aid to private sector control, such as the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities or Richmond Rescue.

Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Berkeley should only fund infrastructure projects that have a higher return than their borrowing costs.

by Robert Krumme March 24, 2017, 11:28 a.m.October 4, 2022

Just because interest rates are low doesn’t mean Berkeley should borrow $100M for T1. The city should only fund projects that have a higher return than its borrowing costs.

Posted inOpinion

Op-ed: Berkeley bonds and the New Guinea cargo cult

by Robert Krumme Jan. 20, 2017, 11:26 a.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley is approaching a major, although only dimly visible, financial crisis. To pile another $100 million of debt onto this grim situation without first reforming basic budgeting and policy practices would be irresponsible.

Posted inOpinion

Op-ed: A response to Terry Roberts

by Robert Krumme Nov. 07, 2016, 9:43 a.m.October 4, 2022

When responding to an opinion piece, as Terry Roberts purports to do, it is often quite useful to base your response on both on the opinions expressed in the original piece and also on actually relevant personal experience. The first makes it easier to follow your response and the second, of course, is more of a […]

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