This post is informed by what residents are saying online and in community forums. People aren’t confused. They’re paying attention. The City continues to describe the proposed library tax process as “transparent.” But recent actions suggest something very different. A central claim in the City’s messaging is that a 17¢ per square foot parcel taxContinue reading “Transparency Isn’t a Slogan. It’s Proof.”
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Why El Cerrito Needs a Capital Renewal Plan Now
El Cerrito residents already pay a dedicated pool tax, yet the City Council is now considering using more of the General Fund reserves to repair the Swim Center’s lap pool. This isn’t about a lack of funding — it’s about how the City has managed (or failed to manage) the money it already collects. AContinue reading “Why El Cerrito Needs a Capital Renewal Plan Now”
El Cerrito Committee for Responsible Government (ECCRG) 