Berkeley is facing a housing affordability and displacement crisis. Low and middle-income residents are being pushed out of our city due to rising housing costs and evictions. Key to preserving our economic and cultural diversity is keeping people in their homes.
Read MoreI hope that you are having a happy and safe summer. My team and I have been busy in recent months, and I wanted to bring you up to date on some of our work.
Read MoreI believe that for our city to meet the high moral standard that I and other Berkeleyans expect, we must uphold our ideological and political stances unswervingly, from the proposals we put forward to Council to the companies we entrust with our budget funds. By divesting from Wells Fargo, we aim, quite literally, to put our money where our mouth is.
Read MoreOver the past few months, Berkeley has been at the center of extremist attention, with some attempting to portray our city as intolerant to free speech. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our City has gone above and beyond in protecting freedom of speech while ensuring the safety of bystanders.
Read MoreSince taking office last December, we have been working hard to expand our shelter capacity, increase warming centers and create new housing opportunities.
Read MoreI want you to know that while this presidency casts a dark cloud over our country, it will not change the progressive culture and politics of Berkeley. On the contrary, this national context calls on us to champion the values and policies that define our diverse and inclusive city. Berkeley must be a progressive beacon in the darkness.
Read MoreI want to express, once again, my sincere gratitude for the trust you demonstrated in electing me as your Mayor and the support you have offered this past month. Since my inauguration on December 1st, my staff and I have hit the ground running to tackle the issues that are important to Berkeleyans and that I pledged to address during my campaign.
Read MoreIt’s been a busy first four weeks in the Mayor’s office. In addition to hiring staff and chairing my first City Council meeting, we immediately began addressing one of Berkeley’s most pressing issues – homelessness.
Read MoreThis morning, I was sworn in as the new Mayor of Berkeley in a ceremony that also welcomed our newly elected Councilmembers Cheryl Davila (District 2), Ben Bartlett (District 3) and Sophie Hahn (District 5). I am humbled to have an opportunity to serve this community that I love and to be the next mayor of this great city.
Read MoreIn the wake of the national election, Berkeley has an obligation to reaffirm our deeply held values of inclusiveness, diversity, human rights, equity, and environmental action.
Read MoreAs we are all reeling from the results of the national election and its implications for the future of our country, I wanted to update you on the transition of leadership here in Berkeley.
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