Endorsements

Ross is honored to be endorsed by elected officials, organizations, and leaders in our community.

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What Berkeley leaders are saying about Ross

  • Terry Taplin, Councilmember, Berkeley D2

    Terry Taplin, Councilmember, Berkeley D2

    “Having served with Ross in the Sierra Club Executive Committee, I know that his passion for the environment is real. He sees the direct connection between the decisions we make in Berkeley and our impact on the planet. Ross will fight for sustainability, affordability, and safety, but what really sets him apart is his empathy – he’s a guy who truly cares.”

  • Rashi Kesarwani, Councilmember, Berkeley D1

    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.”

  • Mark Humbert, Councilmember, Berkeley D8

    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

  • Sierra Club Northern Alameda County (#1)

  • Berkeley Firefighters Association (#2)

Current and former elected officials

  • Buffy Wicks

    California State Assemblymember, District 14

  • Rashi Kesarwani

    City Councilmember, Berkeley D1

  • headshot of Terry Taplin

    Terry Taplin

    City Councilmember, Berkeley D2

  • Mark Humbert

    City Councilmember, Berkeley D8

  • Robin D. López

    City Councilmember &
    Former Mayor, Albany

  • Jean Walsh

    Jean Walsh

    AC Transit Director, Ward 2

  • Rigel Robinson

    Former City Councilmember, Berkeley D7

  • Gordon Wozniak

    Gordon Wozniak

    Former City Councilmember, Berkeley D8

  • Nick Pilch

    Former Mayor, Albany

  • John Bauters

    John Bauters

    Former Mayor, Emeryville

Community leaders

  • Sarah Bell

    Chair, Housing Advisory Commission

  • Jackie Erbe

    Former Commissioner, Transportation and Infrastructure Commission

  • Ben Gerhardstein

    Co-founder, Walk Bike Berkeley

  • Theo Gordon

    Vice-Chair, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission

  • Ben Gould

    Former commissioner, Environment and Climate Commission

  • Marc Hedlund

    Former Commissioner, Environment and Climate Commission

  • Libby Lee-Egan

    Former Chair, Housing Advisory Commission

  • Blaine Merker

    Commissioner, Planning Commission

  • Sheila Newbery

    Commissioner, Commission on Aging

  • Phyllis Orrick

    Commissioner, Commission on Aging

  • Karen Parolek

    Former Chair, Transportation and Infrastructure Commission

  • Leigh Stewart

    Commissioner, Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission

  • Jeff Vincent

    Former Chair, Planning Commission

  • Weldon Bradstreet

    Commissioner, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission

  • Mike Wilson

    Commissioner, Disaster and Fire Safety Commission

  • Taj Herzer-Baptiste

    Community Health Commission & Human Welfare & Community Action Commission

  • Erin Rhoades

    Former Executive Director, Berkeley Public Schools Fund & District 1 Resident

  • Brandon Yung

    Vice Chair, Zoning Adjustments Board

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