Of the $776 million budget for fiscal year 2025, $386 million will go to salaries and benefits for city employees — a 12.7% increase from the previous year. Departments receiving the largest portions of the budget include Public Works, Health, Housing and Community Services and police and fire departments. Under the approved 2025 budget, Berkeley Police Department and Berkeley Fire Department budgets will increase to about $95 million and $73 million respectively. Read more through the link in bio. ✍️: Clara Brownstein 📸: Angus Lam . . . #dailycal #ucberkeley #citybudget #berkeleycity