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Mayor Adena Ishii's 2026 State of the City Address Invite

Sep 02, 2026, 10:01 PM • Mayor Adena Ishii

Summary

Mayor Adena Ishii invites community members to the 2026 State of the City Address on September 23, focusing on Berkeley's downtown economic recovery. The event, titled "Doing Business in Berkeley," will address key issues such as housing costs, support for small businesses, and future plans for commercial districts. The mayor emphasizes the importance of revitalizing the local economy while balancing affordability and business growth. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to participate in this important civic discussion.

Key positions and references

Key positions

Support downtown economic comeback
Address housing costs
Support small businesses
Plan for commercial district future

Agenda items and issues mentioned

downtown economic comeback
housing costs
small business challenges
commercial district planning

Meetings and events mentioned

2026 State of the City Address

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State of the City 2026

BE SURE TO RSVP!

Dear Community Member:

You're invited to attend Mayor Adena Ishii's 2026 State of the City Address.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 6:30 PM Doors Open | 7:00 PM Program Begins

The Freight 2020 Addison St., Berkeley

EVENT PURPOSE: This year's address, "Doing Business in Berkeley," focuses on the city's downtown economic comeback, covering housing costs, small businesses and what's next for Berkeley's commercial districts.

Please RSVP to reserve your seat.

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