Terry's Accomplishments
As Councilmember, Terry Taplin has been a champion for working and middle class families.
If re-elected, he will work with coalitions of local and state leaders, labor, climate advocates and Berkeley residents to build a Berkeley that works for all, not just the privileged few.
Climate Resilience, Transportation & Infrastructure
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$15M in Marina investments
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Just Transition Resolution and Berkeley Green New Deal
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Mobility and accessibility improvements along 51B route
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Electric and micromobility options for Berkeley households across all income levels
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Increased paving budget and established equity zone for west and South Berkeley
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Drough-resistant and native plant public landscaping policy
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Unprecedented focus on neighborhood traffic calming
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Expansion of urban space in West Berkeley
Economic & Community Development
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$15M in community benefits for STEAM education, climate equity, and economic resiliency in West Berkeley
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West Berkeley Arts and Culture District and artist affordable housing ordinance
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Grocery worker hazard pay ordinance
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HardHats ordinance to protect construct workers
Housing Affordability
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Affordability Housing Zoning Overlay
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Housing is a Human Rights Resolution and Social Housing Pilot Study
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Landmark investments in affordable housing
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Strongest tenant protections and anti displacement measures in the nation
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First time homebuyers assistance
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Horizon transitional housing village and safe rv parking
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Relationship and Family Discrimination Non-Discrimination ordinance
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Community safety
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Ghost gun ordinance
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Led the charge for innovative and pragmatic reimagining initiatives: gun violence intervention, UBI pilot study and workforce re-entry programs, modern investigation technology with robust protections for civil liberties, constitutional and community-centered policing
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Led on making Berkeley a Firesafe and Vision Zero city
To get in touch with Team Terry, email us at terry@taplinforcouncil.com