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Topics getting the most attention in Berkeley public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in budget with medium priority
Berkeley landlords just dodged over a million bucks on a vacancy tax, but some folks are crying foul, saying the city bent the rules too much. This whole mess means the tax isn't raking in the cash it should, and other landlords are stuck with hefty bills.
Berkeley's experiment with paying homeless folks to trade their RVs for motel rooms is up for review. The city wants to know if this cash-for-keys approach actually helped people get off the streets and into more stable housing.