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Residents voice opposition and questions about proposed government center and library project
Summary
Multiple residents told the Board of Supervisors they oppose constructing a new government center and a new library branch as currently proposed, urged renovation over demolition, and requested a public referendum and clearer cost details.
Several residents used the meeting's public-comment period to register concerns about a proposed government center and an associated new library branch that county staff have studied as part of a regional facilities plan.
Stephen Mains of the Berkeley District said the consolidation rationale was unclear, questioned why site work would begin before funding was finalized, and said project costs have doubled in a year. "If employees remain at the current site, renovations will still be necessary here. So why is…
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