We are devastated by the decision made by the Deputy Mayor, Jules Pipe, on behalf of the Mayor to allow Spurs to take over our precious public park. This will be a massive loss, both for nature and community.
"I am horrified but not surprised. The flagrant violation of the Clean Air Act and the disregard for our human right to clean air, by xAI's burning of illegal methane turbines, has been stamped as permissible by the Shelby County Health Department."
Despite the State Senate's majority approval for the parkland alienation legislation for the Metropolitan Park casino, Senator Ramos stood against it due to community opposition.
The almost unanimous opposition in West Berkeley against the proposed meat packing plant reflected a significant desire among local residents to maintain high-quality local industries.
The site was previously approved for affordable housing, but local residents say the city's plan now to open a homeless shelter for 169 families amounts to a bait-and-switch.
"While neighbors voiced complaints at the meeting and in comments submitted with the petition over common issues like traffic safety and parking capacity, the main driver of opposition to the rezoning is mineral."