By: Katie Lauer
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Katie Lauer is a reporter for the Bay Area News Group. She covers local government and community news across Contra Costa County for the East Bay Times and The Mercury News, with a focus on topics such as the local economy, economic policy, and energy sustainability. Katie has been featured in numerous publications including the Gwinnett Daily Post, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Silicon Valley Business Journal.
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Berkeley, United States (Local)


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