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Ethan Elkind How the Democrats’ supermajority can improve California’s downtowns

Ethan Elkind, climate-change research fellow at Berkeley Law | 12/6/12 | 4 comments

Now that Democrats in California have achieved the Pete Wilson Supermajorityin the legislature, they should focus on two key reforms to revitalize the state’s downtowns and ensure more efficient land use.

First, the supermajority should put on the ballot a constitutional initiative to lower the threshold for passing local tax measures … More >

Ethan Elkind BART turns 40: Some history lessons

Ethan Elkind, climate-change research fellow at Berkeley Law | 9/12/12 | 3 comments

BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit system, turns 40-years-old on the unfortunate anniversary of 9/11.  Some historical and financial tidbits:

– The original system was supposed to serve Marin and San Mateo Counties, along with San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties.  According to Stephen Zwerling, San Mateo dropped out due … More >

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