The city council voted unanimously to recognize former CM Cheryl Davila’s unmatched talent for the airing of grievances by erecting a Festivus pole in San Pablo Park in her honor. “This pole will stand in honor of CM Davila in perpetuity,” declared Mayor Arreguin. “As she showed in her final airing of the grievances as […]
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Council Meets in Emergency Closed-Door Session to Discuss Holiday Gift Ideas for Berkeley’s Unhoused Neighbors
With the holidays fast approaching, the Berkeley City Council met in an emergency closed-door session last week to discuss holiday gifts for the City’s unhoused community. Unclear as to how much money would be available to allocate for this purpose, the Mayor invited the City Finance Director and City Auditor to attend the meeting. The […]
City Council Adopts Windsock as its Official Symbol
The flags of the United States and California will soon be joined by a windsock, the new official symbol of Berkeley’s City Council. The measure, sponsored by Mayor Arreguìn and CM Rigel Robinson, was passed nearly unanimously, with CM Davila abstaining. “Berkeley leads the nation on key issues,” declared Arreguìn. “The windsock affords us the […]
Fair and Impartial Working Group Working Group seeks Fairness and Impartiality
According to the Activists’ Diary, Berkeley now has a “Fair and Impartial Working Group Working Group” tasked with finding ways to achieve fairness and impartiality in the Fair and Impartial Working Group. It’s Working Groups all the way down, but is it working? Not according to their latest report, in which the Working Group went […]
City Council Passes Free Drug Zone Policy
The Berkeley City Council voted unanimously to designate a series of city parks and recreation areas “Free Drug Zones” on the principle that the pandemic has hampered residents’ ability to in vibe in their favorite pastime. Under the new policy, the city will provide Compassion Grants to local cannabis dealers to distribute products free of charge to those expressing need. The Compassion […]
Berkeley Offers Pothole Naming Opportunities
At the November 10th meeting, the Berkeley City Council unanimously voted to accept donations to name potholes throughout the city. “Maintaining infrastructure is no longer a priority” declared Mayor Arreguìn, who sponsored the unanimously adopted item. “We must instead direct our resources to ending homelessness.” CM Davila abstained. Pothole sponsors will be able to choose […]