Pride is more than visibility. It is whether LGBTQ+ people can afford to stay in Berkeley, move through public space safely, and have a City Hall that treats belonging as something concrete.

Accountable growth means Southside can welcome more housing while protecting existing residents, preserving affordable homes, and making sure infrastructure keeps pace. It means development should come with real community input, better sidewalks, lighting, cleaning, transit access, trees, public safety capacity, and public spaces where people can gather, rest, organize, and participate without needing to spend money.