District 2 Council Member· 2024-2028
Terry Taplin
Berkeley
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 1:32:09
- Avg per meeting
- 2:53
- Segments
- 1440
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Top issues during term (20)
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Affordable Housing Preference Policy Update
None directly associated with the policy adoption.
November 2026 Sales Tax and GO Bond Ballot Measures
Adds approximately $22 per $100,000 of assessed property value annually for property owners.
Police Use of Chemical Weapons and Tear Gas
None specified in staff reports beyond existing operational costs.
Reconsideration of Police Tear Gas and Chemical Weapon Restrictions
Negligible cost impact to reintroduce the tools.
Proposed 0.5% Sales Tax Increase
Generates roughly $9 million annually in new general fund revenue while raising the local sales tax rate to match neighboring cities.
public bank ballot measure
It could shift where the city keeps its money, potentially freeing up funds for local projects, but setting it up will cost a pretty penny upfront.
Harrison Street Encampment Abatement and Homelessness Response
Ongoing legal and operational costs associated with homelessness response and court compliance.
park development and land acquisition
The city takes a direct hit from losing racetrack tax revenue, which officials will need to somehow replace.
San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Adoption
Covered by existing planning department funds and future capital improvement allocations.
Ashby BART East Lot affordable housing development
$1 million reserved now, with about $8 million in Measure O and housing trust funds earmarked overall.
soda tax increase
Shoppers will face notably higher prices on all sugary drinks bought within city limits.
election analysis
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Harrison Street Encampment Abatement
Legal defense and court compliance costs impact city litigation and administrative budgets.
PROWAG accessibility in the public right-of-way
Affordable Housing Preference Policy Revision
Staff time and administrative adjustments for online portal integration.
Campaign Finance Compliance and BERA Regulations
Participating candidates can receive thousands of dollars in public matching funds (up to a 6-to-1 match on donations of $60 or less), subject to strict post-election unspent fund repayment requirements.
emergency preparedness
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election results
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City Contracting and Procurement Audit
Aims to stretch public dollars through better pricing and accountability on contracts.
Decisions during term (530)
Recorded while Taplin was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Calendar (December 2, 2025 meeting minutes)
Adjournment
Motion to add urgency item to agenda (Census resolution)
Adopt Consent Calendar including Census Resolution 72,480-N.S.
Ashby BART East Lot developer selection (Items/Resolutions 72,500-N.S. & 72,501-N.S.)
Removal of Item 22 (special events ordinances)
Adjournment in memory of Nikki Williams
Amendments to Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Section 23.304.100 (Site Features in Residential Districts) to require undergrounding of electrical transformers on private land
Waiver of Sanctuary City Ordinance for Westlaw Contract
2026 Annual Commission Attendance and Meeting Frequency Report
Contract: Adrien Segal Public Artwork Commission for Santa Fe Trackbed to Park Conversion
Contract No. 32500002 Amendment: Community Initiatives | Live Free USA for Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Services
Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals Scheduled for Possible Issuance After Council Approval on October 27, 2026
Contract: Insight Public Sector, Inc. dba Aurelian for Non-Emergency Call-Taking Software
Contract No. 104289-1 Amendment: Jackson & Coker for Locum Tenens Psychiatrists
Grant Application: The 2026 Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) Grant Program of the California Division of Boating & Waterways
Revenue Grant: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the 2026-2027 “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)” Grant
Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle-13 Grant Application and to Execute Any Resultant Grant Agreement and Amendments
Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement Between the California Department of Transportation and City of Berkeley for the San Pablo Avenue Safety Enhancements Project
Contract No. 32300096 Amendment: SCS Engineers for Landfill Post-Closure Maintenance and Monitoring Services
Voting record (74)
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