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Peter Camejo R.I.P.

Peter Camejo, who had been battling a recurrence of lymphoma, died at home in Folsom,CA, on Saturday September 13th.

He helped found the California Green Party in 1991. He was also a really hard-hitting, knowledgable, and witty Green. He shone during the California Gubanatorial Recall debates in 2003, and ran with Nader in 2004. He pioneered the field of Socially Responsible Investing (SRI). SRI gives investors the ability to invest in planet-friendly companies involved in businesses like alternative energy development & avoid investing in harmful companies involved in businesses like nuclear weapons and tobacco. He finished his autobiography a couple of days before his death.

Berkeley Green Local Endorsements for November 2008

Today our endorsement meeting voted & chose the following Berkeley Green Party endorsements. They will become official once the Alameda County Council approves them next week & will appear, with explanations in next month's Green Voter Guide. Thanks to all of the candidates & Greens who participated!

All races had "No Endorsement" as a choice, as well as the option for "with Reservations," which means that the Voter Guide will discuss the pros & cons in depth. 2 races were split 50/50 because of the # of ballots & low number of 2nd & 3rd choices marked by voters. These 2- District 2 & Measure KK- are marked as no endorsement & the writeups will reflect the opposing viewpoints & emphasize that we deadlocked on them.

Mayor- No Endorsement
City Council District 2- Split decision between No Endorsement & Darryl Moore with Reservations, default is no endorsement
City Council District 3- Max Anderson with Reservations
City Council District 4- Jesse Arreguin
City Council District 5- Sophie Hahn with Reservations
City Council District 6- Phoebe Anne Sorgen with Reservations
Rent Board- Progressive Slate- Drake, Harrison, Shelton, Townley, Tregub (5 open seats)
School Board- John Selawsky only (2 open seats)

Measure FF Library Bond - Yes
Measure GG Fire/Emergency/Disaster - Yes
Measure HH GANN Limit override - Yes
Measure II Redistricting timeline - Yes
Measure JJ Medical Cannabis - Yes With Reservations
Measure KK Vote Required for BRT & similar projects - Split Decision between Yes & No, default is no endorsement
Measure LL Revising current Landmarks Ordinance - No, No, No!

Discuss the upcoming election on the unmoderated 2008 Berkeley Green Yahoo Group!.

Dona Spring R.I.P.

Dona Spring, died at 6:30 pm on July 13, 2008 at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, CA. She was still serving on the Berkeley City Council when she died and is the longest elected Green in the United States (16 years). Here's the front page news article in the Berkeley Daily Planet.

Memorial and biographical information on Dona Spring's website.