Berkeley’s redistricting commission picks new City Council map By Nico SavidgeMarch 12022May 92022 The map the commission chose essentially keeps intact the current City Council district borders, with a few tweaks.
Berkeley redistricting: How new City Council boundaries could affect you By Nico SavidgeJan. 242022Jan. 272022 Berkeley’s Independent Redistricting Commission is expected to make its choice for a new map over the coming weeks.
2020 census: Berkeley is denser and more diverse than it was 10 years ago By Emilie RagusoAug. 132021Aug. 182021 The Black population has dropped 13% since 2010, to about 9,500, while the proportion of Hispanic and Asian residents grew, new numbers show.
A decade after contentious redistricting, Berkeley begins new process with new rules By Ally MarkovichJuly 202021July 202021 An independent commission will now decide district boundaries. New rules mean City Council members can be drawn out of their districts.
Berkeley faces risk of census undercount By Emilie RagusoSept. 92020Oct. 142020 It’s not too late: People can fill out their census forms online until Oct. 15.
In brief Berkeley residents can now apply to oversee mapmaking for election districts By Supriya YelimeliSept. 82020Oct. 282020 The citizens’ commission will be in charge of reviewing maps for the eight City Council districts, revised every 10 years after the census.
Hey Berkeley: Have you filled out your census form? It’s so easy By Emilie RagusoApril 12020Sept. 82020 If you haven’t filled out your online census form yet, Wednesday is Census Day, meaning there’s no better time to cross this important civic duty off your to-do list.
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Berkeley councilman says city mishandled legal fees in Measure S redistricting lawsuit; city disagrees By Emilie RagusoOct. 302014Oct. 102020
Rent Board commissioner Alejandro Soto-Vigil challenges 22-year incumbent Linda Maio in Berkeley’s District 1 By Natalie OrensteinJuly 222014Oct. 102020
Judge rules for council-majority-approved map in bitter Berkeley redistricting battle By Lance KnobelApril 302014Oct. 102020