Tear Gas Ban
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Police Use of Chemical Weapons and Tear Gas→At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Public comments (14)
Expressed strong opposition to the use of tear gas and chemical weapons.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 1:04:30 →Supported retaining the tear gas ban and suggested prioritizing academic study under item 21B.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 2:49:00 →Pastor and local parent urging the council to retain the ban on chemical weapons.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 2:50:48 →Voiced opposition to allowing chemical sprays on people and constitutional concerns.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 2:54:07 →District 8 candidate opposing tear gas reinstatement and questioning police accountability.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 2:58:47 →Peace activist and attorney recounting historical police actions and opposing tear gas.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 3:01:10 →Student activist opposing tear gas and expressing concern over police discretion.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 3:09:11 →Speaking for Cal Berkeley Democrats opposing tear gas reinstatement.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 3:24:45 →Berkeley Rent Board Chair speaking in personal capacity against tear gas and police militarization.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 3:33:06 →Rent Board member opposing tear gas and questioning department reliability.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 3:38:22 →Southside resident opposing tear gas and emphasizing human rights.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 3:38:42 →Highlighted communication needs for deaf individuals during crises and opposed tear gas.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026 · 3:27:24 →Applauded the removal of the tear gas proposal from the agenda and criticized council actions.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 20, 2026 · 3:22:55 →Expressed relief that the tear gas repeal proposal was removed from the agenda.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 20, 2026 · 2:42:07 →