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Berkeley City Council Races Center on Safety and Development
Original: Election 2026: Berkeley City Council races focus on public safety, development
The 2026 Berkeley City Council elections are shaping up around two dominant issues: public safety and housing development. Candidates are staking out positions on policing levels and neighborhood growth as they compete for council seats in the California city. Local coverage highlights how these debates are dividing the field ahead of the vote.
Why now: Local voters are paying attention as candidates define their platforms on contentious safety and development issues ahead of the 2026 election.
Berkeley City CouncilBerkeley, California
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