How to Contact Elected Officials
Decide On Your Message
You have two ways in which to express your opinion. 1) Have your comments read by the City Clerk during the City Council meeting (go to Step 2). OR you may write a message to the City Council, which will place your comments into public record for all anyone to see (go to Step 3). You can find some suggested talking points to help you hone your message (hint: personal stories are best!)
Have Your Comment Read at the Meeting
If you decide you want the City Clerk to read your comments during the City Council meeting, send the item to clerk@cityofberkeley.info and make sure the subject line says PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM #34. It must be 150 words or less.
Send a Message to Be Put Into Public Record
Compose your message (of any length) and send to the Mayor and all of the Council. Send your message to council@cityofberkeley.info AND clerk@cityofberkeley.info. You may also make public comment at any Council-related meeting to reiterate your written message.