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Berkeley City Council sought to address a “progressive blindspot” by examining the inequities present in the city’s contracting record.
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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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Of those with whom BPD used force, 43.07% were Black, 26.22% were white and 19.85% were Hispanic.
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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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While California Gov. Gavin Newsom triumphed in Tuesday’s recall election, Berkeley City Council members discussed the city’s employee vaccine mandate and environmental goals — issues Newsom said were symbolically on voters’ ballots.
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As the city of Berkeley anticipates its full reopening on July 19th, city officials addressed community concerns regarding COVID-19 and more during a town hall Monday.
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Berkeley City Council’s Agenda & Rules Committee met Monday to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on legislative meetings, as well as to approve action items for the July 13 council meeting.
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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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Berkeley City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee met Thursday to discuss the city’s plans for the 2022 fiscal year.
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During Tuesday’s Berkeley City Council meeting, city deputy manager David White presented his office’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 2022. In the report, White said the city should allocate $8 million to expand its Specialized Care Unit, or SCU.
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