Berkeley Faces Leftist Takeover In April Election
Berkeley’s April 6 nonpartisan election features a coalition of Black and radical White candidates aiming to gain control of the nine seat City Council. Leading candidates include Ira Simmons and Ward Widener backed by the April Coalition and Black Caucus, with a police department reorganization ballot measure dividing units by neighborhood.
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Reagan comments on Berkeley election raise concerns
Assemblyman John J. Miller says Governor Reagan's opposition to radical Berkeley City Council candidates may have boosted their chances. Miller notes the governor's stance is unpopular in the university community and could influence voter choices as the April 6 election approaches.
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