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4 bonds ” (Page A6, Sept. 11). If only we had the luxury of waiting for the perfect political and economic conditions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of the climate crises.
We don’t have that luxury. With each passing day, the costs — measured in human lives, irreversible carbon emissions, decreased quality of life, and dollars and cents — are increasing. The time to invest is now.
It’s disappointing to see the editorial board’s position on Proposition 4, a $10 billion climate bond that will invest in proven solutions. Proposition 4 will shift us from disaster response to disaster prevention before the damage becomes too costly and unmanageable — preventing wildfires, providing safe drinking water for everyone, and protecting our forests, beaches and coasts. TOGETHER Bay Area ’s member organizations are waiting for significant investments, like Proposition 4, to implement over 150 projects across the Bay Area.
We encourage voters to vote yes on Proposition 4. Annie Burke Berkeley I am writing to encourage San Ramon Valley Unified School District Area 2 voters to reelect Shelley Clark to the School Board this November. Shelley Clark’s experience and qualifications are extensive.
She has endorsements from a growing list of district teachers, librarians and students. I recently spoke with Shelley and was blown away by the conc.