Berkeley Department of Transportation

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, sparking worldwide protests against police brutality and racism.

In June 2011, then Berkeley City Councilmember Jesse Arreguín was involved in the passage of the city’s budget for fiscal years 2012 and 2013. At the time, 54% of the budget was dedicated to public safety, with the Berkeley Police Department receiving roughly $55 million.

The budget is a reflection of our community’s values, and as the mayor of Berkeley, I want to make it clear that my proposed budget recommendations, which are still in development, will take into consideration the voices and needs of our community.

As the city of Berkeley looks to implement the Police Accountability Board, or PAB, this summer to increase policing transparency and public trust, the community remains both doubtful and hopeful.

The city of Berkeley’s Public Works Commission discussed its visions for the Berkeley Department of Transportation, or BerkDOT, at its regular meeting Thursday.

Three of Berkeley’s four mayoral candidates gathered for a Thursday night Q&A forum hosted by several community groups and answered questions regarding housing, transportation and climate needs.

After orange, ash-filled skies left Berkeley residents wondering what climate change will mean for the future, various community organizations hosted a Q&A session Thursday with Berkeley Districts 2 and 6 City Council candidates.

Following the City Council’s decision to finalize a police budget cut of 12%, the city will seek to introduce community safety reform and create a Department of Transportation responsible for traffic enforcement.

In response to calls in support of developing improved public safety methods, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and City Councilmember Rigel Robinson introduced two major police reform bills.