Vote yes on Measure Z for a Berkeley public bank: Op-ed
"We deserve a financial institution guided by the needs and values of Berkeley, with the benefits … flowing back to our community."
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4 questions to ask before you vote on Measure Z: Op-ed
Measure Z asks Berkeley taxpayers to fund a regional bank without requiring neighboring cities to contribute, the authors write.
PG&E expects East Bay power back Friday, not Saturday
Power is currently off for 2,385 PG&E customers in Berkeley, according to PG&E's outage map.
Brent Blackaby: The latest on Berkeley's PG&E power shutoff
Berkeley City Councilman Brent Blackaby shared the following update with his email list Wednesday evening.
Where to vote in Berkeley: Vote centers and ballot drop boxes
Two Berkeley vote centers open Oct. 24, with seven more opening Oct. 31. Ballot drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Register by Monday to get a mail-in ballot for Nov. 3 election
If you miss the Oct. 19 deadline, you can still vote at a vote center or the registrar’s office.
Berkeley had a focused bond strategy, until Measure U: Op-ed
Measure U lacks clear project commitments, write Geoffrey Lomax and Isabelle Gaston, who favor a more focused infrastructure bond.