Opinion

In a bid to expand Berkeley’s rental housing inspection program, the City Council on Tuesday narrowly approved a controversial new fee for rental property owners. The council vote came after a heated public hearing during which property owners said they are already overburdened with taxes and fees. They called the program flawed and the new fee unfair. -more-

It’s public hearing night and the City Council will be hearing testimony on a number of different issues including the proposed budget and city fees. -more-