Carole Marasovic
Candidate for Rent Board Member, Berkeley · Attorney/City Commissioner
Carole Marasovic is an Illinois-licensed attorney who has chaired multiple Berkeley commissions, including work related to homeless services, and has also served on the Peace and Justice Commission and Community Health Commission.
Positions in brief
Marasovic is running independently of the other candidates' shared slate, with a platform emphasizing anti-displacement measures, disability and anti-discrimination protections, and making the Rent Board's operations more efficient and approachable.
According to local news coverage, Marasovic's priorities include anti-displacement initiatives, advancing disability and anti-discrimination protections, improving budget efficiency in Rent Board operations, and creating a more approachable, client-friendly office environment for residents seeking help.
On the issues
- Housing & Homelessness
Wants the Rent Board office to be more approachable and responsive to tenants who come in upset or in crisis seeking help.
“I know how you work with people who are highly escalated because they're very upset. At that time, it's really important to them (that people) understand what their emotional needs are when they come in seeking help.”
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Lists anti-displacement protections for tenants among her priorities.
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Wants the Rent Board to use its budget in the most efficient manner.
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