What’s on the ballot this November? Housing, homelessness, and policing
By Daniel Lempres on Here are the ballot measures and local races that directly impact housing, homelessness, and policing.
November election
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Our October cover, by aledelacosta.
Two things we know, one thing we don’t about Oakland City Attorney candidate Eli Ferran
By Zack Haber on Here are two things we know and one thing we don’t know that could be noteworthy to voters, especially those concerned with policing, potential conflicts of interest, and tenant issues.
Housing activist Dominique Walker runs for Berkeley Rent Board
By Alastair Boone on Moms 4 housing co-founder Dominique Walker is running for the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board. Street Spirit caught up with Walker to talk about how she transitioned from leading the renowned Moms 4 Housing movement to running for local office.
Who are unsheltered people voting for this November?
By Alastair Boone on Street Spirit spoke to 107 unsheltered and marginally housed people about who they are planning to vote for in the November 3 presidential election.
Election update: Here’s what happened with the housing and homelessness-related items that were voted on last month
By Jack Persons on Last month, voters overwhelmingly agreed to create new funds for affordable housing and homeless services, and to defend tenants’ rights.
Homelessness takes center stage in Berkeley’s City Council race
By Benjamin Schneider on Top: Alfred Twu, Gregory Magofna, and Mary Kay LaceyBottom: Kate Harrison and Lori Droste (Photos courtesy of council campaigns) On
Street Spirit’s Endorsements for the November 2018 Election
This fall, there will be a number of Propositions and Ballot Measures that will have an impact on housing and homelessness. Here's what we suggest.
Instant Runoff Voting in the Berkeley Election
In Berkeley, there is a strong movement among progressive activists to change the status quo in city politics. Progressive mayoral candidates are developing a new electoral strategy that utilizes Instant Runoff Voting, also known as Ranked Choice Voting, in an effort to influence the outcome of the mayoral race.