November 2026 Infrastructure General Obligation Bond

Argued that the survey sample size of 500 people was too small to be meaningful and should be discarded.

Agreed that the sample size was too small and called for a larger, randomized study.

Raised concerns about sidewalk safety and long city waitlists for sidewalk repairs, urging more mindful spending.

Spoke on behalf of the Commission on Disability, urging the city to set aside dedicated funding for accessibility rather than forcing it to compete with expensive civic center projects.

Strongly supported investing in downtown and historic civic center buildings.

Praised the staff report and polling process, emphasizing the importance of leveraging grant funds and effective messaging.

Spoke as President of the Berkeley Historical Society, urging full funding to complete the Old City Hall and Veterans Building restoration.

Supported seismic retrofits for old city buildings and a revitalized civic center.

Expressed opposition to extensive polling.

Expressed surprise and pleasure at positive survey numbers, noting that loud public commenters do not always represent the silent majority of voters.

Jokingly supported conducting even more polls.

Suggested considering parcel taxes based on square footage rather than assessed value for greater equity among homeowners.

Questioned how bond sidewalk funding aligns with Measure FF street funds and raised concerns about staffing levels and consultant spending.

Urged funding for the retrofit of Old City Hall and the Veterans Building.

Speaking as President of BAHA, emphasized the historical and civic importance of restoring Old City Hall.