Endorsements
What elected leaders are saying about Ross
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Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer
“Ross has the intellect and pragmatism to guide Berkeley through its budget crisis, expand its tax base and accelerate economic growth. As the District 1 Councilmember, Ross Bernet will champion affordability and prosperity for every Berkeley household.”
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Buffy Wicks, Assemblymember, AD14
“Ross will be a champion for more homes at all income levels, helping families stay in our community.”
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Adena Ishii, Berkeley Mayor (#2)
“Ross has the vision, passion, and experience to build an affordable, vibrant, and greener Berkeley for everyone.”
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Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, Berkeley D1
“District 1 deserves a councilmember who listens to residents, examines the data, and delivers workable solutions. Ross is the best choice for our district. I’ve watched him lead with integrity and a commitment to practical results that will make our community a better place.”
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Terry Taplin, Councilmember, Berkeley D2
“Ross will be a phenomenal partner to co-champion housing, pathways out of homelessness, public safety, the Waterfront, and the West Berkeley economy.”
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Mark Humbert, Councilmember, Berkeley D8
“A lot of candidates talk about how they’ll improve Berkeley’s public services and make it more affordable to live here, but Ross is the only candidate with a solid plan to actually make it happen. Beyond his civic policy experience, he brings an inclusive, collaborative, and results-driven style to council that will help us get things done.”
Organizational Endorsements
Ross is honored to be endorsed by the Berkeley Democratic Club, the Sierra Club, the Berkeley Fire Fighters Association (#2), multiple unions, climate organizations, housing groups, and other organizations working for a better Berkeley.
Sierra Club Northern Alameda County (#1)
Berkeley Democratic Club
Berkeley Fire Fighters Association (#2)
Berkeley Police Association
North Coast States Carpenters Union
Iron Workers Union Local 378
Plumbers and Sprinkler Fitters Local 342
Operating Engineers Local 3
350 Bay Area Action
Run on Climate
Berkeley Neighbors for Housing and Climate Action
East Bay YIMBY
East Bay for Everyone
Housing Action Coalition
Alameda County Jewish Democratic Club (#2)
Telegraph for People
Individual endorsements
Ross has earned the endorsement of elected officials like State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, Mayor Adena Ishii (#2), three sitting Berkeley councilmembers, four former Berkeley councilmembers, and more elected officials and leaders in our community.
Titles for identification purposes only
Current and former elected officials
Fiona Ma California State Treasurer
Buffy Wicks California State Assemblymember, District 14
Adena Ishii (#2) Mayor, Berkeley
Rashi Kesarwani City Councilmember, Berkeley D1
Terry Taplin City Councilmember, Berkeley D2
Mark Humbert City Councilmember, Berkeley D8
Jean Walsh AC Transit Director, Ward 2
Barnali Ghosh Director, BART Board, District 3
Victor Flores Director, BART Board District 7
Phong La Assessor, Alameda County
Gabe Quinto Mayor, El Cerrito
Rebecca Saltzman Mayor Pro Tem, El Cerrito
Charlene Wang City Councilmember, Oakland D2
Robin D. López City Councilmember and Former Mayor, Albany
Aaron Tiedemann City Councilmember and Former Mayor, Albany
Courtney Welch City Councilmember and former Mayor, Emeryville
Rigel Robinson Former City Councilmember, Berkeley D7
Gordon Wozniak Former City Councilmember, Berkeley D8
Laurie Capitelli Former City Councilmember, Berkeley D5
Darryl Moore Former City Councilmember, Berkeley D2
Julie Sinai (#2) Former Director, Berkeley School Board
Nick Pilch Former Mayor, Albany
John Bauters Former Mayor, Emeryville
Community leaders
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Sarah Bell
Chair, Housing Advisory Commission
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Jackie Erbe
Former Commissioner, Transportation and Infrastructure Commission
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Ben Gerhardstein
Co-founder, Walk Bike Berkeley
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Erin Rhoades
Former Executive Director, Berkeley Public Schools Fund & District 1 Resident
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Theo Gordon
Vice-Chair, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
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Ben Gould
Former commissioner, Environment and Climate Commission
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Marc Hedlund
Former Commissioner, Environment and Climate Commission
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Libby Lee-Egan
Former Chair, Housing Advisory Commission
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Blaine Merker
Commissioner, Planning Commission
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Sheila Newbery
Commissioner, Commission on Aging
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Phyllis Orrick
Commissioner, Commission on Aging
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Karen Parolek
Former Chair, Transportation and Infrastructure Commission
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Leigh Stewart
Commissioner, Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission
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Jeff Vincent
Former Chair, Planning Commission
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Weldon Bradstreet
Commissioner, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
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Mike Wilson
Commissioner, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission
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Taj Herzer-Baptiste
Community Health Commission & Human Welfare & Community Action Commission
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Brandon Yung
Vice Chair, Zoning Adjustments Board
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Savlan Hauser
Commissioner, Planning Commission
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Jacob Dadmun
Commissioner, Disaster and Fire Safety Safety Commission
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Adam Berman
Founder, Urban Adamah
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Yes Duffy
Commissioner and Former Chair, Zoning Adjustments Board
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Kera Binns
Commissioner, Environment and Climate Commission
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Anay Sharma
Commissioner, Police Accountability Board
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Bentham Paulos
Former Chair, Berkeley Energy Commission
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Denny Abrams
Founder, Fourth Street Shops
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Barry Braden
co-founder and CEO, Fieldwork Brewing Company
Add your name or organization
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