Public meeting sparks discussion on revitalizing Telegraph
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce welcomed the public Monday to a meeting on the future of Telegraph and transforming the area into a prominent commercial Bay Area destination. Read More…
Tag Archives: Kriss Worthington
Food trucks to reopen due to efforts from City Council
After months of controversy and negotiations, the three food trucks previously located in front of Sproul Plaza have found a new location. Read More…
Same council, new mandate
CITY AFFAIRS: Following an election that reaffirmed the status quo on Berkeley City Council, officials must do a better job of working together.
Tuesday’s election results left the makeup of Berkeley City Council completely unchanged: All four incumbent council members were re-elected, as was Mayor Tom Bates. However, just because Berkeley’s main elected officials are the same does not mean their attitudes should remain static. The city’s challenges are steep, as exposed over Read More…
Election 2012 Endorsements: City candidates
Jacquelyn McCormick Berkeley City Mayor When Tom Bates was last re-elected as mayor of Berkeley in 2008, we expected him to be a leader who could bring local officials and residents together. Instead, he has proven to be a mayor who, especially in recent months, is unable to bridge the Read More…
For the record
I understand that my last column unintentionally caused offense over my reference to Berkeley City Councilmember Kriss Worthington as “Princess Worthington.” This reference is not in any way intended to offend, demean or imply anything concerning the council member’s sexual orientation. As an ally of the queer movement and as Read More…
High rent forces many who work in city to live elsewhere
Suzan Steinberg, owner of Stonemountain and Daughter Fabrics, had lived in an apartment in Berkeley for 17 years before she moved to Oakland. Read More…
Berkeley City Council to consider relocating food trucks
City Councilmember Kriss Worthington has asked the city to assist the owners of the food trucks previously located in front of Sproul Plaza in finding new locations.
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Looming sequester cuts pose grim challenges for city officials
The city of Berkeley is preparing for significant reductions in funding for social services as a result of cuts related to the federal sequester.
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All against one
CITY AFFAIRS: Most of the opponents to Mayor Tom Bates in this election are focusing too much of their attention on attacking the incumbent.
So far, this year’s race for Berkeley mayor seems to be composed of two parties: Tom Bates and everyone else. As a 10-year incumbent, Bates is an easy target for the other candidates. But opponents are placing too much emphasis on criticizing his record when voters really need to see Read More…
Behavior at council meeting prevented positive discussion over Civil Sidewalks Ordinance
At the July 10 City Council meeting, after more than two hours of public testimony, a group of protesters, actively egged on by Councilmember Kriss Worthington, began shouting and singing so that no further discussion could take place. The remaining public speakers and council members were shouted down. Read More…