Who's paying for Berkeley's rent control ballot measures?
Briefly

The committee campaigning for Measure CC has received over two-thirds of its contributions from the Chicago-based National Association of Realtors (NAR), highlighting significant outside influence.
Measure CC eases landlord restrictions while Measure BB expands tenant protections, creating a pivotal clash within Berkeley’s complex Rent Control and Eviction Ordinance.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR), largest trade association in the U.S., is actively influencing local policies significantly beyond its home base.
Questioning the involvement of the NAR in local ballot measures, proponents of Measure BB cite recent legal challenges faced by the organization, raising concerns of motivations.
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