After funding measure falls short at the polls, El Cerrito seeks a new solution for old library

THE EL CERRITO LIBRARY INITIATIVE — also known as Measure C — has been a source of controversy among residents. That was clear by the websites and signs for and against the initiative, which emerged in full force over the weeks leading up to election day. 

Despite a hard-fought battle by many who wanted to see major improvements made to the 77-year-old facility, the tax measure is expected to fail.