Berkeley voters may have a chance in November to approve a bond measure to help pay for affordable and workforce housing, according to new survey results released by the city.
Election 2018
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Race for 15th: Judy Appel touts experience in education, vows to take on charters
“Education is really my sweet spot in this election,” says Appel who is running for the 15th Assembly District.
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Opinion: It’s time to begin preparing for another bond for Berkeley’s schools
Berkeley schools are among the safest buildings in the state because voters have passed three bond measures. It’s time to think about what goes in the next one.
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Race for 15th: Jovanka Beckles hopes to take ‘corporate money free’ message to state Assembly
The Richmond vice mayor was part of the shift in Richmond’s political power over the last decade.
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Berkeley City Councilwoman Linda Maio will not seek re-election
First elected in 1992, Maio has served more than 25 years, making her the longest-serving council member in Berkeley.
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Opinion: Let’s make universal basic income a reality for Californians. Elect Owen Poindexter
With his dedicated focus on helping struggling Californians, Poindexter is the Bernie Sanders in the Assembly District 15 race.
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Race for Assembly District 15 brings out formidable field of candidates
Ben Bartlett has only been a Berkeley City Councilman for 1.5 years, but has the experience to be an Assemblyman because “a year in Berkeley is like 7 years anywhere else,” he says
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What you need to know now about the (crowded) Assembly District 15 race
With 12 people now running to replace Assemblyman Tony Thurmond, developments in the race are fast and furious.
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Opinion: Everybody deserves shelter. California, not just cities, should step up
While cities like Berkeley are addressing homelessness, it needs the resources and attention of the state.
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Assembly District 15 candidates make their pitches to Berkeley
The candidates in the crowded race talked housing, healthcare and campaign finance at an endorsement meeting Sunday.
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Opinion: City Councilwoman Kate Harrison is hindering, not helping, the construction of affordable housing
She has led the charge for higher in-lieu fees and now wants developers to pay more in community benefits. Experts warn these plans might restrict the housing built in Berkeley.
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Open letter to Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín: Where are people going to live?
Our home looks out at a four-story apartment building. This is not a problem. What is a problem is that our children, who were raised here, cannot afford to live here.