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New Library Update

March 9, 2023
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At our February 21, 2023 meeting, the El Cerrito City Council directed staff to proceed with plans to possibly build a new public library at the Transit Oriented Development planed at the El Cerrito Plaza BART station. This is great progress!

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Goodbye Janet Abelson

March 9, 2023
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The passing of former-Mayor and Councilmember Janet Abelson has been a big deal for our town.

The event at the El Cerrito Community Center on February 25, brought together a full house of regional leaders and public admirers to celebrate her 23 years as a public servant here.

Mayor Abelson was an inspiration in the ways she made our city better and spurred others to public service.

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Help Us Fight Against Hate Crimes

December 1, 2022
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Please join the campaign against hate by putting an “El Cerrito Stands United Against Hate” poster visibly in your window. Let everyone see! Posters can be picked up in the entry of City Hall. I can also deliver a sign to you if you contact me at: pfadelli@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us

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El Cerrito Rallies to Bring Back the Fourth

May 17, 2022
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It’s great that we’ve reached our fundraising goal for the July 4th Festival. Thanks to our generous local sponsors and donors, El Cerrito can hopefully celebrate again this year.

Good news too, in this frugal time for our city, is that we will be saving more than $55,000 from our General Fund.

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Help Us Celebrate July 4th Together Again–When We Need It Most

March 10, 2022
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We are seeking proud sponsorship partners for the July 4th event and will provide corporate branding opportunities for those who contribute at specific contribution levels. If you’re a local business or retailer who cares about this community, please consider reaching out to your customers in this pro-community way by sponsoring a very visible event that has defined El Cerrito over the past couple decades. Your investment will be felt and cherished by thousands of grateful local residents and neighbors who look forward to this event each summer.

Can you help? Or can you recommend someone who will?

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The Adventure Ahead at EL Cerrito Plaza BART

May 17, 2021
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(from May 4 City Council Meeting) Well, we have an adventure ahead of us! It will be a BIG adventure – but I believe it will be a good long term positive for El Cerrito and our residents.  A defining time for our city. Make no mistake – there are a lot of hurdles and […]

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