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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Berkeley’s decision to incorporate blockchain into microbond financing program sparks controversy

After Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín announced the city's plans to incorporate blockchain into the municipal bond system, several residents expressed their concerns, particularly regarding the technology's security and environmental impact.

Residents expressed concerns following an announcement by Mayor Arreguín sharing the city’s plans to incorporate blockchain into the municipal bond system.
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City

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Berkeley losing ‘millions’ in cash revenue annually basing parcel taxes on inaccurate data

The city of Berkeley is allegedly losing millions of dollars each year due to basing parcel taxes on inaccurate data until voters amend the calculation process via special election or the city takes unprecedented action.
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City Government

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Berkeley disproportionately contracts with white-male-owned businesses

Berkeley City Council sought to address a “progressive blindspot” by examining the inequities present in the city’s contracting record.
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City

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Berkeley City Council approves affordable housing overlay, social housing measures

Berkeley City Council voted unanimously to advance two citywide affordable housing initiatives as well as a budget referral for a homelessness coordinator for a portion of South Shattuck Avenue at its regular meeting Tuesday.
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City

Monday, November 8, 2021

Berkeley City Council identifies infrastructure, public safety as top legislative priorities

Berkeley City Council identified renewal of the city’s infrastructure and public safety as top legislative priorities heading into the next two-year budget cycle at a special meeting held Nov. 4, while reiterating a common commitment to environmental action and equity.
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City Government

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Berkeley City Council approves controversial $6.5M Motorola contract

Berkeley City Council voted to enter into a $6.5 million seven-year contract with Motorola Solutions to create an encrypted radio service for the Berkeley Fire and Police Departments, despite public opposition to the city working with a company known to aid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
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City

Monday, August 2, 2021

Berkeley City Council names June 3 as annual ‘Partition Remembrance Day’ to honor India-Pakistan Partition

The Berkeley City Council recently named June 3 as an annual “Partition Remembrance Day”to commemorate the world’s largest refugee crisis caused by the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
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City Government

Monday, June 28, 2021

Berkeley mayor presents recommendations to city budget committee

Berkeley City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee met Monday to discuss Mayor Jesse Arreguín’s supplemental recommendations to the proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year.
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Race & Diversity

Thursday, June 24, 2021

UC, US Senate officially recognize Juneteenth

Joining the city of Berkeley, the U.S. Senate and the UC system officially observed Juneteenth as a holiday for the first time.
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State

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Signature threshold met to recall CA Gov. Gavin Newsom

Critics of California Gov. Gavin Newsom collected 1,626,042 verified signatures for his recall, which is enough signatures for a recall election.
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Topics

Berkeley’s decision to incorporate blockchain into microbond financing program sparks controversy

Berkeley losing ‘millions’ in cash revenue annually basing parcel taxes on inaccurate data

Berkeley disproportionately contracts with white-male-owned businesses

Berkeley City Council approves affordable housing overlay, social housing measures

Berkeley City Council identifies infrastructure, public safety as top legislative priorities

Berkeley City Council approves controversial $6.5M Motorola contract

Berkeley City Council names June 3 as annual ‘Partition Remembrance Day’ to honor India-Pakistan Partition

Berkeley mayor presents recommendations to city budget committee

UC, US Senate officially recognize Juneteenth

Signature threshold met to recall CA Gov. Gavin Newsom