Abigail Verino President
President Abigail Verino asked senators to share priorities ahead of an upcoming meeting with Chancellor Lyons and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Hermalin. Her office is tabling all week and holds its first all-staff meeting on September 11. She also invited senators to network at the ASUC Alumni Homecoming Event on October 3, noting invitations reached over 3,000 alumni.
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Aiden Dill spoke against UC Berkeley's actions at People's Park, criticizing police raids, fencing, and barriers that restrict community access and gardening. He asked the ASUC to support keeping the remaining park space open, recreational, and available for community use and events.
A speaker reported that her husband was wrongfully arrested by UCPD at People's Park while peacefully protesting on a public sidewalk. She noted that law enforcement confiscated his phone for recording the incident, leaving them unable to communicate, and requested support from the Senate.
The speaker encouraged the ASUC Senate to research the history, civil rights significance, and issues surrounding People's Park.
Senator Jada Yang responded to public comments by stating that her office is actively working on the various concerns related to Peoples Park.
Senator Ayden Reading responded to public comments by sharing his personal experiences related to the topic of Peoples Park.
