Berkeley becomes first city to pass impeachment resolution against Bush/Cheney

Not a shock and soooo Berkeley...but I wonder if it will spread? Berkeley council passes impeachment resolution Carolyn Jones, Chronicle Staff Writer Wednesday, June 28, 2006 (06-28) 11:01 PDT -- With overwhelming support from Berkeley residents, the Berkeley City Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday night to be the first jurisdiction in the United States to let the public vote for the impeachment of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. The measure will appear on the Nov. 7 ballot, at a cost of about $10,000. Among those who urged the council to approve the initiative were peace activists Cindy Sheehan and Daniel Ellsberg, as well as 500 Berkeley residents who sent supportive e-mails to City Hall. Only three residents said they were against the idea. The council agreed to drop a provision that would have set up a task force of Berkeley residents to monitor the President and Vice President. E-mail Carolyn Jones at carolynjones@sfchronicle.com>