September 20, 2010:

Oakland Local Article: Bart Board of Directors Race–who’s running and what do they stand for?

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Elections are on as Oakland seeks its next mayor. But, while many are talking about who will best deal with current city-wide unemployment, wealth disparities and fiscal realities, an under-publicized, key post is being contested.

Nineteen months after the death of Oscar Grant III – the young man killed by a BART police officer on New Year’s Day 2009 – a BART directors seat is up for decision by Oaklanders.

In addition to police armament controversies, BART has recently received criticism for the Oakland Airport Connector and the associated $70 million loss in federal stimulus funds, as well as budget decisions regarding a surprise $4.5 million surplus.

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September 27, 2010:

League of Women Voters Forum: BART Board District 4

October 29, 2010:

Oakland Tribune Article: Challengers battle incumbent on the issues in race for Oakland BART seat

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After a rough two years when BART raised fares, cut service, and endured bitter labor talks and the high-profile police shooting of an unarmed passenger, board incumbent Carole Ward Allen faces two challengers who say the board hasn’t done enough to solve the transit system’s problems.

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