Spending per resident is more than double some neighboring cities. Among cities with comparable populations, Berkeley ranks 3rd in spending per resident. Let's use our funds efficiently for a financially sustainable Berkeley.
Despite spending the most, Berkeley's infrastructure ranks near the bottom. The City’s unfunded infrastructure needs are anticipated to rise to $2.52 billion from FY 2024 to FY 2028.
We are proud Berkeley is California's leading city for subsidized housing. In 2018, we approved $135 million for subsidized housing. Let's work with our existing subsidies to support affordable housing.
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We are Berkeley residents from all walks of life—young professionals, families, and retirees—united by a shared commitment to this community we call home. We view a stable, equitable and resilient financial future as vital to the quality of life residents aspire to and deserves.
The content published here is to engage residents and civic leaders to understand how public resources can be used effectively in service of the diverse needs of our city. The goal is to inform and stimulate discussion of practical, forward-looking solutions to support a more stable, equitable, and resilient financial future for the city.
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