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Berkeley officials seek to block petition drive

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Berkeley : CA : USA | 3 months ago

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Opposing a petition, in this case asking for a public vote on a controversial downtown development plan, might not be unusual in many cities. But in Berkeley, which promotes extensive citizen involvement in city affairs, the campaign has provoked some unusual arguments. "Sometimes democracy can...

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Berkeley officials seek to block petition drive

News Source: San Francisco Chronicle | 3 months ago

Opposing a petition, in this case asking for a public vote on a controversial downtown development plan, might not be unusual in many cities. But in Berkeley, which promotes extensive citizen involvement in city affairs, the campaign has provoked...