TONIGHT: Ashby BART West Lot Community Open House Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm South Berkeley Senior Center 2939 Ellis Street berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

Ashby BART West Lot Community Open House

Join us for an open house to learn about the future of the Ashby BART Station area and share your feedback.The City of Berkeley, BART, and Adeline Alliance Partners will share the latest plans for new...

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The July edition of the Mayor's Monthly is here: tinyurl.com/IshiiMonthlyJuly26 Don't miss future news! Subscribe to join our mailing list by clicking the link in bio, or visiting: tinyurl.com/MayorIshiiUpdates #BerkeleyMayorsMonthly

Do you have a scheduling request for Mayor Ishii? If you would like to schedule a meeting or invite the Mayor to an event, please fill out a request form by clicking link in bio, or by visiting: tinyurl.com/IshiiSchedule Our staff will be in touch once we review your request.

The Berkeley City Council meets next Tuesday, July 14, at 6 PM to consider updates to police policies on requesting outside canine units/helicopters and the use of smoke, OC spray, and tear gas. Join us in person or on Zoom. Agenda: tinyurl.com/Berk714Mtg

@rideact.bsky.social is facing a $200 million deficit if new funding can’t be secured by the end of the year. To prepare for the worst-case scenario, they have developed a Contingency Service Plan and they are seeking your feedback. Learn more: actransit.org/contingency-plan

SAVE THE DATE: Mayor Ishii will deliver her 2026 State of the City Address on Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 PM. More details soon...

Join the first annual Beautify Berkeley volunteer event at Ohlone Park for a day of community fellowship and an opportunity to assist the Parks Division with a volunteer painting project. Saturday, July 18, 2026 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM For full details and to register, visit: tinyurl.com/BeautifyBerk26

Appointments are now available for my next Office Hours! Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ▶️Share your ideas ▶️Voice your concerns ▶️Say hello! By appointment only. Sign up at: tinyurl.com/IshiiOH8 I look forward to meeting with you!

Thank you to the Cal Alumni Association for the lovely article. Go Bears! 🐻 alumni.berkeley.edu/the-city-tha...

The City That Made Her - Cal Alumni Association

Adena Ishii, BS ’14, is the first Asian American and first woman of color to serve as Mayor of Berkeley, California.

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Happy Fourth of July, Berkeley! 🇺🇸 Whether or not you choose to celebrate today, may we continue to strengthen our democracy, protect the freedoms we cherish, and work together to build a future that lives up to our highest ideals.

REMINDER: City of Berkeley offices are closed today.

Still looking for after-school care in Berkeley? Here’s a guide to your options www.berkeleyside.org/2026/07/01/b...

Still looking for after-school care in Berkeley? Here’s a guide to your options

From LEARNS to BEARS to city-run and private options, these are some local after-school programs and tips for enrolling.

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Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth, Berkeley! This month, we honor the trailblazers who transformed history, celebrate the advocates carrying that work forward, and reaffirm Berkeley's commitment to creating a city where every person is valued, included, and empowered.

Be aware of the latest scam! PG&E warns customers of a new scam involving QR codes - victims, including 399 Alameda County households, have lost more than $211,000 so far this year. www.berkeleyside.org/2026/06/25/p...

PG&E warns customers of a new scam involving QR codes

Victims, including 399 Alameda County households, have lost more than $211,000 so far this year.

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City of Berkeley Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.

ICYMI: A Statement from Mayor Ishii: 2027-2028 City Budget Adopted Visit mayoradenaishii.com/budget to read the full statement.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: The City of Berkeley is seeking a principled and collaborative leader to serve as its next Director of Police Accountability. Annual Salary: $169,787 - $254,680 For the full job description and to apply, visit: tinyurl.com/DirectorODPA APPLY BY JUNE 24, 2026!

The June edition of the Mayor's Monthly is here: tinyurl.com/IshiiMonthlyJune26 Don't miss future news! Subscribe to join our mailing list by clicking the link in bio, or visiting: tinyurl.com/MayorIshiiUpdates #BerkeleyMayorsMonthly

Wishing all of the dads and dad figures a very Happy Father's Day!

The Berkeley City Council will be holding a special meeting to discuss and adopt a budget for FY 2027-2028: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:30 PM Meeting agendas and materials: tinyurl.com/BerkCouncilAgenda Read Mayor Ishii's budget recommendations: tinyurl.com/IshiiBudget2728

THIS WEEKEND: Don't miss the 39th Annual Berkeley Juneteenth Festival! Sunday, June 21, 2026 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Adeline at Alcatraz Enjoy food, live entertainment, vendors, kids activities, community resources, and more! Visit berkeleyjuneteenth.org for details.

Happy Juneteenth, Berkeley! As we celebrate freedom and honor Black history, resilience, and achievement, let us continue working together to build a more just and equitable community for all.  #Juneteenth #Berkeley #FreedomDay

City of Berkeley offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Pride summer in Berkeley: 13 festivals, parades, concerts and events celebrating LGBTQ+ communities www.berkeleyside.org/2026/06/12/p...

Pride summer in Berkeley: 13 festivals, parades, concerts and events celebrating LGBTQ+ communities

A queer film series at BAMPFA. Heated Rivalry trivia. Quilt making. And Berkeley’s Pride festival, now in Civic Center Park.

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Thanks so much to David Martin for having me back on The Good Government Show when I was in D.C. earlier this year attending the Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

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“…my job is to make sure our community has what it needs.” @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social @berkeleyca.gov youtu.be/R4wikZcuFzE open.spotify.com/episode/41B7... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... www.goodgovinstitute.org/episode/one-...

Budget Update! The next Budget & Finance Committee meeting is taking place this week: Thursday, June 11, 2026 10:00 AM Meeting agenda and materials: tinyurl.com/BerkBFC Mayor Ishii will be presenting recommendations for the city budget at this meeting. #BerkeleyBudget2728

THIS SATURDAY, June 6, 11 AM - 3 PM: East Bay Green @ Home Tours Explore East Bay climate-friendly homes and hear firsthand experiences from your neighbors. Connect with resources to make your home more comfortable, resilient, and healthy! Be sure to register! www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-g...

East Bay Green@Home Tour 2026

Acterra's East Bay Green@ Home Tour! This tour will showcase a range of green homes in the East Bay renovated with sustainability in mind.

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There are so many local watch parties and events planned throughout Berkeley for the duration of the World Cup - come out to support our local businesses while cheering on your favorite team! For the full schedule of game viewings, visit: visitberkeley.com/things-to-do/world-cup

The City is recruiting a new Director of Police Accountability, and we want your feedback. Visit mayoradenaishii.com/odpa and complete a brief, anonymous survey on the qualities you believe are important for the City of Berkeley’s Director of Police Accountability. Survey open through June 10!

Happy Pride Month, Berkeley! 🌈 In our city, everyone belongs. We are proud of Berkeley’s long history of supporting and standing with our LGBTQI+ community. This month and every month, we affirm that all people deserve to live openly, safely, and authentically.