Berkeley, California

Berkeley is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area of northern California, in the United States. Its neighbor to the south is the city of Oakland, California. Its eastern border is formed by the Tilden Regional Park. Berkeley is located in Alameda County. Home to the University of California, Berkeley, the city is known for its leftist politics, eclectic mix of residents, nuclear research, and gourmet food.

Mayors

City of Berkeley Mayor's Office

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• Tom Bates, Mayor of Berkeley (elected 2002), married to California State Assemblymember and former Berkeley Mayor Loni Hancock
• Shirley Dean, mayor 1994-2002
• Loni Hancock, mayor 1986-1994, currently representing California State Assembly District 14, the East Bay Area, married to Berkeley Mayor and former California State Assemblymember of District 14 Tom Bates