When I ran for City Council, I promised to be laser-focused on the most vital needs of our district specifically — and the broader Berkeley community. I promised to be accessible, attentive, and collaborative. I promised to get things done that make life better for all of us.

 

Promises made, promises kept.

 

After two years on the City Council, my team and I have made major headway on some of the biggest issues impacting our district:

 

1. We’ve reopened Civic Center Park as a public commons accessible to all;

2. We’ve secured new housing at all income levels, including deeply affordable housing downtown;

3. We’ve advanced significant pedestrian, bicyclist, and traffic safety improvements throughout District 4; and

4. We’ve made significant headway toward making Downtown a safe and accessible destination where small businesses, the arts, and community-serving institutions can thrive.

 

More than three dozen initiatives I’ve authored or co-authored are now codified in city law or are in the process of being implemented, and we’re just getting started. 

 

I’ve lived in Berkeley for more than 20 years, and I care deeply about this community. This November, I am running for re-election to continue the work we’ve started together. If you appreciate the stability, responsiveness, and focus I’ve brought to this office, if you want to continue to create a Downtown Berkeley that is thriving, inclusive, and more affordable, I humbly ask for your vote.