Go Berkeley Parking Management Program Expansion

Urged the council to fund the Berkeley Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (Live Free) to address budget gaps.

Asserted that the mayor violated the First Amendment by interrupting his public comments at the previous meeting.

Spoke in support of funding the Live Free program, highlighting its effectiveness in mentoring youth and mediating conflicts.

Expressed strong support for funding the Live Free organization to maintain community safety.

Urged the city to maintain baseline funding for Live Free, noting its role in reducing gun violence.

Advocated for the city to recognize a Gaza Genocide Remembrance Day.

Invited the council and community to a wellness and family fair celebrating the International Day of Yoga.

Expressed strong support for the Live Free program and its positive mentorship impact on youth.

Expressed support for items 18A and 18B regarding event producers and farmers markets.

Thanked the council for funding the Poet Laureate program and supporting event producer policies.

Expressed concern regarding the Holocaust Remembrance Day program relative to other global conflicts and genocides.

Thanked the Office of Economic Development and announced the Telegraph Business Improvement District's new strategic plan.

Expressed concern about event policies affecting farmers markets and questioned single-genocide focus in commemorations.

Expressed excitement regarding event producer partnerships with the city.

Criticized proposed environmental health and parking fee increases as harmful to small businesses.

Criticized parking fee increases and urged the council to reject the parking expansion items.

Urged the city to retain McGee Avenue in the 5-year paving plan utilizing Measure FF funds.

Expressed support for continued funding for the Berkeley community violence intervention program.

Expressed support as a private citizen for the Poet Laureate program and event producer recommendations.

Advocated for posting all commission meeting recordings online for public accessibility.