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Measure U1: Renters Deserve A Share

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

Berkeley Tenants Union Posted in Actions

BTU Needs You to Push for Rental Assistance! The City Council is beginning to discuss how to spend money from the 2016 landlord tax, Measure U1. You may have seen emails from our allies asking you to comment on Measure…

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Measure U1 Landlord Tax Update

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

Berkeley Tenants Union Posted in Issues

BPOA employee says U1 funds being misdirected. “Tuesday night, they approved an “emergency” ordinance to buy the old Premier Cru building complex on University Avenue for $6.65 million. They want to use the site for future City Council chambers and…

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Kate Harrison for City Council

Posted on February 21, 2017 by

berkeleytenants Posted in Issues

At a meeting in January, BTU selected fellow Tenants Union member Kate Harrison as the best candidate for renters in the District 4 Special Election for City Council. Kate Harrison won overwhelming support at the endorsements meeting since she is…

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Berkeley Tenants Union D4 Endorsement

Posted on January 8, 2017 by

berkeleytenants Posted in Issues

Berkeley Tenants Union members voted overwhelmingly to support BTU member Kate Harrison for City Council in the upcoming special election. On Sunday, BTU joined with old friends Berkeley Citizens Action and new allies Berkeley Progressive Alliance to host a forum…

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