A concerned resident shared frustrations about a November workshop that left attendees feeling unheard. The meeting format, which featured a presentation and stations around the room, seemed to lack opportunities for meaningful dialogue or the presentation of alternative viewpoints.
“We’re invited to these meetings, but I don’t think they’re set up in a way that there’s any dialogue,” the resident said, reflecting a broader sentiment about the need for more transparent and inclusive community discussions.
Adding to the concern is the $790,219 contract for the Del Norte project, which may explain why the proposed bike path only stretches from Moeser Lane northward. Residents are questioning the reasoning behind this limited scope, especially in light of the city’s numerous contracts and long-term planning goals.
For further details, the official project document can be accessed here.
El Cerrito Committee for Responsible Government (ECCRG) 
Yes, this is my experience also, and why I do not attend these fake “community input” events. It’s a waste of my time as well as the city’s funds toward the presentation. It’s more of a sales pitch by the city to push their plan. Even if the community input is different, creative, and logical, in the end the city manager and her servants will do what fits into their own agenda.
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We recommend attending and commenting accordingly. If a quorum of people speaks publicly, there’s an impact
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