City environmental commission discusses decarbonizing, PG&E
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The City of Berkeley’s Community Environmental Advisory Commission, or CEAC, met Thursday to discuss various projects and subcommittee updates.
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State, local actions seek carbon neutral future through diesel reduction
Gov. Newsom signed SB 44, which works to transition the state off of diesel, and issued an order driving state investment toward carbon neutral technology.
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Environmental commission votes to recommend bird safety ordinance
The Community Environmental Advisory Commission voted Thursday to send an ordinance revising the municipal code to protect bird populations to City Council.
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Local environmental advisory commission considers ban on diesel sales
The Community Environmental Advisory Commission, or CEAC, may recommend adopting aggressive policies aimed at reaching carbon neutrality.
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Incumbent Kate Harrison re-elected to Berkeley City Council District 4 seat
Harrison was sworn into office in March 2017 and during her time on the council has worked on multiple issues, including police reform, affordable housing and homelessness. Now that Harrison has been re-elected, she said she is “gratified” by the results.
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Progressive Student Association files complaint alleging campaign violations by City Council candidates, organizations
The complaint, sent to the Fair Campaign Practices Commission, or FCPC, was lodged against District 1 candidate Rashi Kesarwani, District 4 candidates Ben Gould and Gregory Magofña, District 8 candidate Lori Droste, the Berkeley Democratic Club, or BDC, and the Berkeley Police Association, or BPA.
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Campaign finance documents reveal contributions to City Council candidates from other candidates, city officials
This midterm election season, many Berkeley City Council candidates and city officials made contributions to other candidates’ campaigns, according to documents obtained through NetFile.
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Vote Kate Harrison for District 4
District 4 needs a progressive leader who is willing to prioritize the needs and values of their constituents. It needs a leader who will stand by the promises they make. After a year in office, incumbent Kate Harrison has proven herself to be one such candidate.
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Berkeley Police Association spends thousands campaigning against City Council candidate Kate Harrison
The Berkeley Police Association, or BPA, has spent more than $15,000 campaigning against City Council candidate Kate Harrison — more than twice as much as the association has spent in support of candidates Lori Droste and Rashi Kesarwani, combined.
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District 4 City Council candidates Ben Gould, Kate Harrison receive endorsements from student leaders
According to ASUC Chief Legal Officer Claire Goudy, the endorsements of Gould and Harrison do not violate the ASUC bylaws, as the student leaders’ titles in the endorsement press release are for identification purposes only.
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