Despite public outcry, civil sidewalks measure passes for November ballot
Amanda Garcia holds up a sign in protest of the proposed sit-lie ballot measure during the city council meeting on Tuesday. (Derek Remsburg/Senior Staff)
After more than 100 members of the public commented during Tuesday’s Berkeley City Council meeting, the contentious civil sidewalks measure was approved for the November election ballot. The measure — which would prohibit sitting on sidewalks in commercial districts between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. and result in a misdemeanor Read More…