Reaffirm support for UC Berkeley expansion at Richmond Field Station
In Plain English
The city council previously backed UC Berkeley's plan to expand its research facility at Richmond Field Station in 2008. City staff will now actively work to help make this expansion happen. The expanded facility could bring more jobs and research activity to Richmond.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve the item with amendments to the resolution
5 aye · 2 nay
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will actively support UC Berkeley's expansion of its research facility at the Richmond Field Station, following a 5-2 council vote. The city previously endorsed this expansion in 2008, but now city staff will take concrete steps to help make it happen. The expanded facility could bring more jobs and research opportunities to Richmond. Councilmembers McLaughlin and Rogers voted against the measure, while the other five members supported it.
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