How to Contact Elected Officials
Decide On Your Message
You have two ways in which to express your opinion. 1) Show up to a meeting (currently only via ZOOM) & speak during Public Comment and/or 2) Write your legislators ahead of the meeting. You can find some suggested talking points to help you hone your message (hint: personal stories are best!)
Have Your Comment in the record of the Meeting
If you want your comments a matter of public record (although this is not necessary), you must send your comments to the City Clerk by no later than 5pm, 7 calendar days prior to the meeting. Send them to clerk@cityofberkeley.info and make sure the subject line references the agenda item.
Send a Message to Elected officials
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. That will go to all City Council members.
