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Berkeley City Council elections

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Rashi Kesarwani declares victory in District 1

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Nov. 18, 2022, 9:00 p.m.November 19, 2022

Kesarwani had 53% of the ranked-choice votes to defeat challengers Elisa Mikiten and Tamar Michai Freeman.

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Election 2022: Rashi Kesarwani, Elisa Mikiten lead fundraising for City Council

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Nov. 02, 2022, 3:48 p.m.November 3, 2022

Construction unions and housing groups push campaign to pass Measure L over $300,000.

A jogger stride past the parking lot of the North Berkeley BART station
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City Council races test Berkeley’s new direction on housing

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Oct. 30, 2022, 7:00 a.m.November 2, 2022

Berkeley leaders have embraced taller, denser development as a step to resolve the housing crisis. Some advocates see signs of a backlash brewing among voters.

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Opinion: Mari Mendonca for Berkeley City Council District 8

by Mary-Lee Kimber Smith Oct. 05, 2022, 7:01 a.m.October 18, 2022

Mari will bring a depth of experience and analytical skills from her work as a community organizer and vice chair of the Housing Advisory Commission to the council in service to the community.

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Opinion: Mark Humbert for Berkeley City Council District 8

by Zoe Williams and Bill Williams Oct. 05, 2022, 7:00 a.m.October 18, 2022

Mark supports smart policies like a housing-first approach to homelessness, community-oriented policing and managing wildfire risk.

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Opinion: Elisa Mikiten for Berkeley City Council District 1

by Tony Corman and Liza Sanchez Oct. 04, 2022, 10:01 a.m.October 18, 2022

Elisa has taken strong positions on BART development, the preservation of Cesar Chavez Park, response to homelessness and the Shellmound site.

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Opinion: Rashi Kesarwani for Berkeley City Council District 1

by Lori Droste, Terry Taplin and Susan Wengraf Oct. 04, 2022, 10:00 a.m.October 18, 2022

The City Council needs Rashi’s careful analysis and thoughtful decision-making.

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D7 Councilmember Rigel Robinson: For density, buses and bike lanes

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Sept. 30, 2022, 1:55 p.m.October 17, 2022

Robinson, running unopposed for reelection in District 7, shares his views on public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and more.

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D4 Councilmember Kate Harrison: A focus on climate

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Sept. 30, 2022, 1:36 p.m.October 17, 2022

Harrison, running unopposed for reelection in District 4, shares her views on public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and more.

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Election 2022: District 8 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff Sept. 29, 2022, 11:25 a.m.October 17, 2022

Meet your District 8 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2022 election.

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4 candidates seek open Berkeley City Council District 8 seat

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Sept. 29, 2022, 11:24 a.m.October 17, 2022

One leading candidate to represent Southeast Berkeley says he wants to carry on outgoing Councilmember Lori Droste’s work. The other would move in a different direction.

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BART housing looms large in race for Berkeley City Council District 1

Avatar photo by Nico Savidge Sept. 26, 2022, 10:42 a.m.October 17, 2022

Planning Commission chair Elisa Mikiten and holistic health advocate Tamar Michai Freeman are challenging incumbent Rashi Kesarwani for the Northwest Berkeley seat.

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