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Topics getting the most attention in Berkeley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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City Contracting and Procurement Audit

Council moved forward on requiring competitive bidding for service contracts over $100,000, responding to a city audit that found large contracts skipped competitive processes. The City Attorney's office will also report quarterly on legal spending.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

Federal census residence rule opposition

Berkeley formally opposed proposed federal census changes the city says would undercount its residents, sending its objection to the Commerce Department and Census Bureau.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026