Orinda, CA – City Council – Dec 16, 2025
City Council • OrindaDecember 16, 2025
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Orinda closed out 2025 by honoring its fire district and sister city volunteers, advancing a first-of-its-kind evacuation access project, and handing the gavel to a new mayor. The meeting showcased a council focused on emergency preparedness and community partnerships — and previewed rate increases that residents will feel in their wallets next year.
Brandyn Iverson elected Mayor; Darlene Gee elected Vice Mayor in unanimous council reorganization.
$202,085 contract awarded for Camino Pablo median openings to create emergency freeway access during evacuations.
Council weighs 6% solid waste rate increase to build reserves ahead of new franchise agreement.
Moraga-Orinda Fire District and Orinda Tábor Sister City Foundation receive Mayor's Awards of Excellence.
The Orinda City Council unanimously elected Council Member Brandyn Iverson as mayor and Council Member Darlene Gee as vice mayor for the 2025–2026 term, completing the city's annual reorganization.
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