Lori Droste
loridroste.bsky.social
Lori Droste
@loridroste.bsky.social
I’m into the the 3 Ps—progress, politics, and policy 😉

Happily retired former Berkeley politician
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CM Kesarwani is making a motion! It would allow up to 70 units/acre, an effectiveness analysis report being triggered after 2 years or 25 projects, and a few other add-ons.

And folks, it's unanimous!

After more than 6 years, Berkeley has *finally* eliminated single-family only zoning!!!
June 27, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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CM Kesarwani speaking now, looking like we're going to compromise at 70 du/a, which is still extremely reasonable!
June 27, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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We're on to council comments now. Incredible comment from CM Humbert on the need for this rezoning: are we truly an equitable community, or are we just cosplaying as one?

🔥🔥🔥
June 27, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Comment of the night goes to Mily, a young renter who says she was priced out of the city.

She uses the rest of her time to cite things that took less time than this rezoning, including:

- The Civil War
- WWI
- US involvement in WW2
- Construction of the Bay Bridge
- The dot com bubble
June 27, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I’m so sorry. I’m new at this app. I will try to figure it out.
June 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM