Hello, César family. It’s been too long. I haven’t had the heart to take down savecesar.org, visiting it often to remember all the beautiful times we spent together. While the César family is working passionately toward opening a new chapter with Mesón—where they cannot wait to welcome you back—this urgent message is about something larger: the very soul of Berkeley.
Our local small businesses are under existential threat. Blanket upzoning and unrestrained development are pricing out and destroying the cherished, independent spots that make Berkeley unique, leaving behind a wake of vacant storefronts and unaffordable commercial spaces. We cannot stand idly by while our neighborhood character and shared roots are erased. This November, your vote is our strongest shield. We must elect leaders who stand fiercely with small businesses, not corporate developers.
In District 8, the choice could not be clearer: Michael Wallman has consistently fought to protect our community, led the Save César coalition, and championed the small businesses that give Berkeley its heart. I urge every Berkeley voter to get involved, make your voice heard, and support Michael Wallman for District 8. Visit wallmandistrict8.com to learn more and join the movement. Please, vote to protect our local businesses!