A conscientious objector during the Vietnam War, he was active in Berkeley Citizens Action and served on the city’s Solid Waste Commission.
Mayoral elections
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Election complaints filed against Arreguín and Hsiung mayoral campaigns
Critical information about who is paying for campaign materials is missing, the complaints state.
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Election 2020: Mayoral candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your mayoral candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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The last four years in Berkeley have been challenging, but Jesse Arreguín says he is ready for more
He has had to deal with the “Battle for Berkeley,” homelessness, Trump’s saber-rattling against sanctuary cities and the pandemic.
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Wayne Hsiung, who has put his freedom on the line to rescue animals, wants to be Berkeley’s next mayor
In 2017, DxE, the organization Hsiung co-founded, decided to focus on building a movement in Berkeley — and then elect people to office.
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With 4 City Council seats up for grabs in Berkeley, here’s who’s donating
Those participating in the city’s public financing program can only get $50 from any donor, but Berkeley matches that six-to-one, or $300 per donor.
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Donors pour $125K into mayor’s race, with Jesse Arreguín raising about 3x more than opponents
With public matching funds, Wayne Hsiung has almost as much to spend as the mayor.
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Election 2020: Who is Jesse Arreguín?
Meet Jesse Arreguín, one of four mayoral City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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Election 2020: Who is Aidan Hill?
Meet Aidan Hill, one of four mayoral City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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Election 2020: Who is Wayne Hsiung?
Meet Wayne Hsiung, one of four mayoral candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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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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Berkeley elections are coming up. What’s on your mind in your neighborhood or school district?
We want to ask candidates running for local election about what matters to you. Take our survey to share your views. Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 17 at midnight.