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Berkeley Tenants Convention set for July 25

From the Globe News Desk

The Berkeley Tenants Convention will be held on July 25 at 1 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Citizens Center, located at 2939 Ellis St. All Berkeley residents are invited to the event, during which the progressive Rent Board slate for the November ballot will be selected.

Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Board helps ensure fair rents and decent living conditions. This year there are six board vacancies. At the convention, aspiring commissioners will share their experience, philosophy and goals. After everyone has spoken, the attendees will vote. All Berkeley residents who arrive by 2 p.m. and remain until 3:30 p.m. to hear candidates’ speeches will be offered a ballot. Residents cannot vote by proxy.

A $5 to $20 donation is requested to help pay for the room. Those who are unable to contribute are welcome to volunteer at the event or during the subsequent campaign. For more information, email tenantsconvention@gmail .com, call (510) 684-4626 or visit berkeleytenantconvention.net.