With $27M deficit looming, Berkeley adopts hiring freeze
On Thursday, Mayor Ishii lauded the city's focus on systemic change, saying, "We can't continue to use one-time measures to solve these problems."
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Berkeley approves 'challenging' budget for the next 2 years
"We had to really struggle to close this deficit," said Councilwoman Rashi Kesarwani. "We can't do that every time."
Berkeley fire chief asks for urgent action to snag new HQ
The monthly rent for the 55,000-square-foot facility in West Berkeley is projected to reach about $121,000.
Berkeley approves FY24 budget, 'reimagining' policing continues
"Our commitment to look at a new approach to public safety remains," Mayor Jesse Arreguín said Tuesday night.
'Failing' Berkeley fire station alert system needs $1.6M fix
The system "frequently malfunctions which causes delays in the dispatch of responders, or responders completely missing a notification."
Berkeley looks to reimagine its wildly outdated dispatch center
Proposed changes to Berkeley's dispatch center would add annual staffing costs of $3 million. The current annual budget is about $6.5 million.