Exclusive: Berkeley City Councilmember Lori Droste won’t seek a third term
“I feel like I’ve served with the seriousness and integrity that the voters deserve,” Droste told Berkeleyside in an exclusive interview. “My family needs me now.”
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City Councilwoman Lori Droste pays $750 for campaign finance violations
Public financing was used for the first time in Berkeley during the November 2018 election and the Fair Practices Campaign Commission is still dealing with violations from various races.
Contentious battle for Berkeley’s District 8 seat in final stretch
No one might have predicted Berkeley’s District 8 City Council race would feature so much discord.
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Campaign notebook: Finance violations, youth voting, Bernie Sanders in Berkeley
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Election 2018 Berkeley: District 8 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your District 8 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
Election 2018: Who is Russ Tilleman?
Meet Russ Tilleman, one of four District 8 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
Election 2018: Who is Alfred Twu?
Meet Alfred Twu, one of four District 8 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
Election 2018: Who is Mary Kay Lacey?
Meet Mary Kay Lacey, one of four District 8 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
Election 2018: Who is Lori Droste?
Meet Lori Droste, one of four District 8 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
