Measure on the ballot in the 2020 California General Election in Berkeley.
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Get StartedA “YES” vote on Measure KK is a vote in favor to authorize the City of Berkeley to allow the implementation ordinance for the Redistricting Commission to be amended less than 5 years after adoption when necessary to conform with State or Federal Law, removes a firefighter residency requirement, brings eligibility requirements for serving on the Redistricting Commission into conformance with California Law, provides for the City Council to appoint the City Attorney and clarifies City Attorney duties and responsibilities, and updates outdated Charter language to remove non-inclusive gendered language.
A “NO” vote on Measure JJ is a vote in opposition to authorize the City of Berkeley to allow the implementation ordinance for the Redistricting Commission to be amended less than 5 years after adoption when necessary to conform with State or Federal Law, removes a firefighter residency requirement, brings eligibility requirements for serving on the Redistricting Commission into conformance with California Law, provides for the City Council to appoint the City Attorney and clarifies City Attorney duties and responsibilities, and updates outdated Charter language to remove non-inclusive gendered language.
"Placed on the ballot by a unanimous City Council and Mayor, Measure KK is a good government measure to update various administrative provisions of the Berkeley City Charter. First adopted in 1895, Berkeley’s City Charter is built on an old foundation. Updates are necessary to remove outdated elements, increase clarity and ensure conformity with current law and best practices.", in support of Measure KK (Learn more)
"Lifting the firefighter residency requirement will allow Berkeley to recruit firefighters from a broader geographic area while still ensuring emergency response capabilities necessary for major events... Measure KK conforms the Charter to State law and allows all Berkeleyans, regardless of citizenship, to serve on our Redistricting Commission. Berkeley’s Charter doesn’t formally establish the Office of City Attorney or delineate its duties and powers in a comprehensive manner. Measure KK brings the establishment and responsibilities of the Office of City Attorney in line with best practices in cities, counties, and other municipalities across the State." , in support of Measure KK (Learn more)
Shall the measure amending the City Charter to eliminate the residency requirement for sworn members of the fire department, conform the provisions of Article V, Section 9. and Section 10 regarding the eligibility requirements for the Redistricting Commission to state law, remove gender-specific language and amend Article VII, Section 28 and Article XVI, Section 113 to update terms and duties of the office of City Attorney be adopted?
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