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Elections 2020

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Richard Illgen announces candidacy for Berkeley City Council

Berkeley City Council candidate Richard Illgen hopes to promote affordable housing, Berkeley Police Department reform and wildfire preparedness as the District 6 representative.

After witnessing the “Ghost Ship” warehouse fire in 2016, Berkeley City Council candidate and social justice attorney Richard Illgen knows the tragedies a fire can induce and hopes to mitigate fire risk as the District 6 representative.
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Elections 2020

Saturday, August 8, 2020

Ben Bartlett launches reelection campaign for Berkeley City Council

Even though he did not intend to have a career in politics until 2016, Ben Bartlett has made numerous legislative changes serving on Berkeley City Council and hopes to continue doing just that for the next four years.
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City Government

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Berkeley City Council discusses possible Airbnb regulations

Berkeley City Council discussed an item Tuesday that could re-regulate the rules for short-term rentals such as Airbnb to maintain neighborhood character and protect affordable housing from being converted into short-term rentals.
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City

Monday, July 27, 2020

Pro-tenant candidate Andy Kelley runs for Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board

Andy Kelley, vice chair of the Alameda County Democratic Party and an Alameda County planning commissioner, is running for the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board this November.
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City Government

Monday, July 27, 2020

Berkeley City Council adopts revised police use-of-force policy

After almost 10 hours of discussion, Berkeley City Council approved a revised version of the Berkeley Police Department’s use-of-force policy, among other items, at its Thursday meeting.
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City Government

Sunday, July 26, 2020

Berkeley Vice Mayor Sophie Hahn introduces legislation limiting curfews against protests

In an effort to protect residents’ rights to free speech and assembly, Berkeley Vice Mayor Sophie Hahn proposed legislation that would create higher standards for imposing curfews.
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Elections 2020

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Orlando Martinez launches campaign for Berkeley City Council

Orlando Martinez’s time in quarantine has been full of walks through South Berkeley. Now, he plans to continue these walks as a candidate for Berkeley City Council by talking to residents about changes they would like to see in the district.
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City Government

Monday, July 6, 2020

Berkeley city auditor to review police department staffing, budget

For the first time in 11 years, the Berkeley city auditor’s office will conduct an audit of the Berkeley Police Department’s staffing and budget.
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Elections 2020

Sunday, July 5, 2020