Who is running for office in November? Here’s a list of every Berkeley candidate
There are 12 seats at play, including the mayor’s office, four City Council positions, two School Board positions and five on the Rent Stabilization Board.
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What’s on the Berkeley ballot? Pay raises for mayor and council, Uber surcharge, new police oversight, more
There will be eight Berkeley measures on the Nov. 3 ballot. Here’s what to expect.
Update: Berkeley residents won’t vote in November on repealing 40-year-old law exempting some duplexes from rent control
Mayor Jesse ArreguĂn made the decision to pull the golden duplex item after so many council members recused themselves that it made it difficult to move the issue forward.
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Berkeley ‘golden duplex’ vote highlights conflicts between tenants and landlords
The City Council will look tonight at whether to place a measure on the November ballot eliminating the rent control exemption for golden duplexes.
Rent board may increase its legal fees budget from $7,500 to $360,000
The bulk of the proposed expenditure will go for an “internal personnel issue.”The rent board is examining alleged harassment of an employee, although officials have not confirmed the detail
Berkeley City Council to decide if voters should place ADUs, golden duplexes under rent control
The Rent Board wants voters to adopt those and other changes to the rent control ordinance. The City Council must decide whether to put the changes on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Head of Berkeley rent board, who’s on paid leave, announces he’s retiring
Jay Kelekian is retiring in the middle of an investigation that appears to be examining alleged harassment of an employee.
Berkeley rent board wants voters to add rent control measures to certain duplexes and ADUs
The proposed changes to the rent control ordinance would take away an exemption first allowed 40 years ago.
What will happen May 1? Berkeley renters, landlords, officials respond to new reality
Eviction moratoriums provide some temporary relief for tenants who can’t pay rent. But everyone from those renters to corporate landlords are still feeling worried about the future.
Head of Berkeley rent board put on administrative leave
James “Jay” Kelekian, one of the city’s more highly paid employees, has been Executive Director of the Rent Stabilization Board for 18 years.
Some Berkeley 2020 races are already bringing in big bucks
Campaign finance reports show 2020 races for mayor, City Council and more are heating up. Plus, there are three school measures on the March primary ballot.
Mari Mendonca, community activist, appointed to fill Rent Board vacancy
Mendonca sits on the Housing Advisory Commission, has been homeless herself and currently resides in Section 8 housing.
