Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley
@mayoradenaishii.bsky.social
Working to build a better Berkeley for all of us!
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So much of our city’s safety and resilience comes from work that happens underground and behind the scenes. Had the chance to go on the Sewer and Corp Yard tour and learn directly from the people who keep Berkeley moving. Grateful to be there!
December 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
So much of our city’s safety and resilience comes from work that happens underground and behind the scenes. Had the chance to go on the Sewer and Corp Yard tour and learn directly from the people who keep Berkeley moving. Grateful to be there!
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December 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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2/2: My office also competed against Council offices in a door decorating contest. While we did not win, we had lots of fun putting together our BART Polar Express door! Congrats to the winners: Councilmembers Taplin, Tregub, and O’Keefe!
December 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
2/2: My office also competed against Council offices in a door decorating contest. While we did not win, we had lots of fun putting together our BART Polar Express door! Congrats to the winners: Councilmembers Taplin, Tregub, and O’Keefe!
1/2: My office had so much fun hosting a holiday party in City Hall! Spirits were bright and it was so nice to share some seasonal cheer with our hard working city staff.
December 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
1/2: My office had so much fun hosting a holiday party in City Hall! Spirits were bright and it was so nice to share some seasonal cheer with our hard working city staff.
Thank you so much to Healthy Black Families Inc. for the wonderful tour today!
Thank you for the important work you do to provide the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to make social systems and policies more equitable for Black people and communities.
Learn more: healthyblackfam.org
Thank you for the important work you do to provide the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to make social systems and policies more equitable for Black people and communities.
Learn more: healthyblackfam.org
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Thank you so much to Healthy Black Families Inc. for the wonderful tour today!
Thank you for the important work you do to provide the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to make social systems and policies more equitable for Black people and communities.
Learn more: healthyblackfam.org
Thank you for the important work you do to provide the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to make social systems and policies more equitable for Black people and communities.
Learn more: healthyblackfam.org
BEGINNING THIS WEEKEND: The Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair is back for its 42nd year - and staying on Telegraph!
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Soak up some holiday spirit, enjoy live music, and shop for unique handmade gifts.
More info: www.telegraphfair.com
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Soak up some holiday spirit, enjoy live music, and shop for unique handmade gifts.
More info: www.telegraphfair.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
BEGINNING THIS WEEKEND: The Telegraph Avenue Holiday Street Fair is back for its 42nd year - and staying on Telegraph!
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Soak up some holiday spirit, enjoy live music, and shop for unique handmade gifts.
More info: www.telegraphfair.com
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Soak up some holiday spirit, enjoy live music, and shop for unique handmade gifts.
More info: www.telegraphfair.com
THIS WEEKEND: Please join me & Berkeley Food Network (BFN) at our Community Holiday Party!
Sun., 12/7 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM
BFN | 1925 Ninth St.
Celebrate the season, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about BFN's resources.
All donations made will directly support BFN.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/BFNHoliday
Sun., 12/7 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM
BFN | 1925 Ninth St.
Celebrate the season, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about BFN's resources.
All donations made will directly support BFN.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/BFNHoliday
December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
THIS WEEKEND: Please join me & Berkeley Food Network (BFN) at our Community Holiday Party!
Sun., 12/7 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM
BFN | 1925 Ninth St.
Celebrate the season, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about BFN's resources.
All donations made will directly support BFN.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/BFNHoliday
Sun., 12/7 | 12:30 - 2:30 PM
BFN | 1925 Ninth St.
Celebrate the season, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about BFN's resources.
All donations made will directly support BFN.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/BFNHoliday
This Tuesday, Dec. 2, is Giving Tuesday — a day dedicated to uplifting our community through generosity and connection.
I encourage everyone to take part!
I’d love to hear how you’re giving back —tag me or comment below to share your story or highlight a cause you’re supporting.
#GivingTuesday
I encourage everyone to take part!
I’d love to hear how you’re giving back —tag me or comment below to share your story or highlight a cause you’re supporting.
#GivingTuesday
December 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
This Tuesday, Dec. 2, is Giving Tuesday — a day dedicated to uplifting our community through generosity and connection.
I encourage everyone to take part!
I’d love to hear how you’re giving back —tag me or comment below to share your story or highlight a cause you’re supporting.
#GivingTuesday
I encourage everyone to take part!
I’d love to hear how you’re giving back —tag me or comment below to share your story or highlight a cause you’re supporting.
#GivingTuesday
You don’t have to travel far to make joyful memories; there are so many fun events planned right here in Berkeley for the holiday season! My office created a list of just a few of the holiday festivities taking place - check it out: tinyurl.com/BerkHolidayFun25
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
You don’t have to travel far to make joyful memories; there are so many fun events planned right here in Berkeley for the holiday season! My office created a list of just a few of the holiday festivities taking place - check it out: tinyurl.com/BerkHolidayFun25
A Thanksgiving message from Mayor Ishii.
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
A Thanksgiving message from Mayor Ishii.
If you’re looking for an alternative to shopping this Friday, take a hike!
Participate in Green Friday (free park day) at all of the East Bay Regional Parks, which provides healthy and fun ways to enjoy the day after Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Learn more: ebparks.org/we-celebrate/gr...
Participate in Green Friday (free park day) at all of the East Bay Regional Parks, which provides healthy and fun ways to enjoy the day after Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Learn more: ebparks.org/we-celebrate/gr...
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If you’re looking for an alternative to shopping this Friday, take a hike!
Participate in Green Friday (free park day) at all of the East Bay Regional Parks, which provides healthy and fun ways to enjoy the day after Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Learn more: ebparks.org/we-celebrate/gr...
Participate in Green Friday (free park day) at all of the East Bay Regional Parks, which provides healthy and fun ways to enjoy the day after Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Learn more: ebparks.org/we-celebrate/gr...
1/2: My team had a wonderful time serving up delicious food at Insight Housing's annual Thanksgiving holiday meal.
If you or someone you know is in need of a warm meal, Insight Housing offers community meals every Monday-Friday, 3 pm - 4 pm, at the Hope Center (2012 Berkeley Way).
If you or someone you know is in need of a warm meal, Insight Housing offers community meals every Monday-Friday, 3 pm - 4 pm, at the Hope Center (2012 Berkeley Way).
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
1/2: My team had a wonderful time serving up delicious food at Insight Housing's annual Thanksgiving holiday meal.
If you or someone you know is in need of a warm meal, Insight Housing offers community meals every Monday-Friday, 3 pm - 4 pm, at the Hope Center (2012 Berkeley Way).
If you or someone you know is in need of a warm meal, Insight Housing offers community meals every Monday-Friday, 3 pm - 4 pm, at the Hope Center (2012 Berkeley Way).
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November 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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City of Berkeley offices will be closed November 27 and 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
City of Berkeley offices will be closed November 27 and 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thank you to the students at Maybeck School for the warm welcome and the thoughtful questions. I’m always inspired by young people who care about their community and want to understand how they can make a difference. Grateful for the chance to share my story and hear yours!
November 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Thank you to the students at Maybeck School for the warm welcome and the thoughtful questions. I’m always inspired by young people who care about their community and want to understand how they can make a difference. Grateful for the chance to share my story and hear yours!
Sending love and support to our trans community on this #TransgenderDayofRemembrance. 🏳️⚧️
May we all continue to speak out against hate and transphobia. Berkeley remains steadfast in our commitment to being a safe & inclusive place for all.
To those who are mourning loved ones, we mourn with you.
May we all continue to speak out against hate and transphobia. Berkeley remains steadfast in our commitment to being a safe & inclusive place for all.
To those who are mourning loved ones, we mourn with you.
November 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Sending love and support to our trans community on this #TransgenderDayofRemembrance. 🏳️⚧️
May we all continue to speak out against hate and transphobia. Berkeley remains steadfast in our commitment to being a safe & inclusive place for all.
To those who are mourning loved ones, we mourn with you.
May we all continue to speak out against hate and transphobia. Berkeley remains steadfast in our commitment to being a safe & inclusive place for all.
To those who are mourning loved ones, we mourn with you.
It was a great joy to speak with students in the NAVCAL program at UC Berkeley!
NAVCAL is designed to support re-entry, transfer, first-generation, and historically underrepresented students. This program is invaluable to the community it serves.
Wishing all of the students great success at Cal!
NAVCAL is designed to support re-entry, transfer, first-generation, and historically underrepresented students. This program is invaluable to the community it serves.
Wishing all of the students great success at Cal!
November 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
It was a great joy to speak with students in the NAVCAL program at UC Berkeley!
NAVCAL is designed to support re-entry, transfer, first-generation, and historically underrepresented students. This program is invaluable to the community it serves.
Wishing all of the students great success at Cal!
NAVCAL is designed to support re-entry, transfer, first-generation, and historically underrepresented students. This program is invaluable to the community it serves.
Wishing all of the students great success at Cal!
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November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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I was proud to stand with AFSCME 3299 today at Cal!
AFSCME represents 40k service workers throughout the UC system. Their work is vital to UC's function and wellbeing, yet they have been without a contract for almost 2 years.
UC must act in good faith and work collectively to come to an agreement.
AFSCME represents 40k service workers throughout the UC system. Their work is vital to UC's function and wellbeing, yet they have been without a contract for almost 2 years.
UC must act in good faith and work collectively to come to an agreement.
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I was proud to stand with AFSCME 3299 today at Cal!
AFSCME represents 40k service workers throughout the UC system. Their work is vital to UC's function and wellbeing, yet they have been without a contract for almost 2 years.
UC must act in good faith and work collectively to come to an agreement.
AFSCME represents 40k service workers throughout the UC system. Their work is vital to UC's function and wellbeing, yet they have been without a contract for almost 2 years.
UC must act in good faith and work collectively to come to an agreement.
The Berkeley Drop-in Center is having a winter coat drive!
Donations are being accepted through December 15, 2025.
Needed: 80 adult coats, sizes small through 2X
Drop off hours: Mon-Thu, 10 AM - 3 PM
Bring to: 3234 Adeline Street
More info: (510) 653-3808
Donations are being accepted through December 15, 2025.
Needed: 80 adult coats, sizes small through 2X
Drop off hours: Mon-Thu, 10 AM - 3 PM
Bring to: 3234 Adeline Street
More info: (510) 653-3808
November 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The Berkeley Drop-in Center is having a winter coat drive!
Donations are being accepted through December 15, 2025.
Needed: 80 adult coats, sizes small through 2X
Drop off hours: Mon-Thu, 10 AM - 3 PM
Bring to: 3234 Adeline Street
More info: (510) 653-3808
Donations are being accepted through December 15, 2025.
Needed: 80 adult coats, sizes small through 2X
Drop off hours: Mon-Thu, 10 AM - 3 PM
Bring to: 3234 Adeline Street
More info: (510) 653-3808
At last week's Alameda County Mayors' Conference meeting, we had the chance to show some team spirit by wearing our college sweatshirts - GO BEARS! 🐻
Thank you to City of Newark Mayor Michael Hannon for hosting us at Triple Ring Technologies - and for introducing us to Kuri the robot!
Thank you to City of Newark Mayor Michael Hannon for hosting us at Triple Ring Technologies - and for introducing us to Kuri the robot!
November 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
At last week's Alameda County Mayors' Conference meeting, we had the chance to show some team spirit by wearing our college sweatshirts - GO BEARS! 🐻
Thank you to City of Newark Mayor Michael Hannon for hosting us at Triple Ring Technologies - and for introducing us to Kuri the robot!
Thank you to City of Newark Mayor Michael Hannon for hosting us at Triple Ring Technologies - and for introducing us to Kuri the robot!
1/3: I am excited to share that I have been elected to serve as the Alameda County Mayors' Conference representative on the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) Board!
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
1/3: I am excited to share that I have been elected to serve as the Alameda County Mayors' Conference representative on the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) Board!
1/3: Today, I had the great honor to welcome Mayor Hideki Nagafuji of Sakai, Japan, along with the Sakai City delegation to Berkeley today. Sakai is our oldest sister city - nearly 60 years!
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
1/3: Today, I had the great honor to welcome Mayor Hideki Nagafuji of Sakai, Japan, along with the Sakai City delegation to Berkeley today. Sakai is our oldest sister city - nearly 60 years!
NOV. 15, 1 PM - 3 PM: The Alameda County Reparations Commission will be hosting a listening session for residents of District 5 (which includes the City of Berkeley).
Taylor Memorial UMC
1188 12th St. | Oakand
Learn more about their work and enjoy a free BBQ lunch.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/34jrspz8
Taylor Memorial UMC
1188 12th St. | Oakand
Learn more about their work and enjoy a free BBQ lunch.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/34jrspz8
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
NOV. 15, 1 PM - 3 PM: The Alameda County Reparations Commission will be hosting a listening session for residents of District 5 (which includes the City of Berkeley).
Taylor Memorial UMC
1188 12th St. | Oakand
Learn more about their work and enjoy a free BBQ lunch.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/34jrspz8
Taylor Memorial UMC
1188 12th St. | Oakand
Learn more about their work and enjoy a free BBQ lunch.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/34jrspz8
THIS SUNDAY, 11/16, 1:00 - 4:00 PM: Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Holiday Market in the The Elmwood! Enjoy music, artisan booths, and festive fun, all while supporting local businesses.
November 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
THIS SUNDAY, 11/16, 1:00 - 4:00 PM: Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Holiday Market in the The Elmwood! Enjoy music, artisan booths, and festive fun, all while supporting local businesses.