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City of Berkeley (finally) goes live on Twitter

City spokesman Matthai Chakko will oversee the city’s Twitter account. Photo: Matthai Chakko City spokesman Matthai Chakko will oversee the city’s Twitter account. Photo: Matthai Chakko After four years of consideration, the city of Berkeley launched its Twitter account Monday afternoon to help improve the consistency and flow of information it provides to the public. […]

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Berkeley officials: Social media ‘critical’ for transparency

Councilmen Gordon Wozniak and Jesse Arreguín are pushing for more transparency from Berkeley’s city manager. Photo: Emilie Raguso Councilmen Gordon Wozniak and Jesse Arreguín are pushing for more transparency from Berkeley’s city manager. Photo: Emilie Raguso Two members of the Berkeley City Council are pushing the city manager to come up with a concrete plan […]