BCC Berkeley City Council

Tonight I went to the Berkeley City Council meeting, and it was pretty boring. The tribute to Dona Spring before the meeting and a mention by Kriss Worthington that there would be a life celebration on August 10th at the park seemed pretty cool. I will be on channel 28 sporadically over the next few days. Channel 28 is the East Bay local channel.

Remembering Council Member Dona Spring

Dona was an amazing person. Her leadership on the Berkeley City Council was valued to say the least. The disability community and Dona saw along the same lines on many different, complex issues that faced the city of Berkeley. I personally remember working with Dona on the second term of the City Emergency Service program for people with severe physical disabilities who required attendant care. When the council didn't know about a disability related issue, they would look to Dona for guidance, and advice. I remember her as charismatic, non-judgmental, very open minded, and very determined. Dona was an avid activist for disabled students, and community members. I really liked that she was for the warm pool here in Berkeley, and it's reconstruction, and I remember watching a live city council meeting online, and Dona said, "We need a warm pool now!"

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