Syrak Micael
CA · Member, Berkeley Housing Advisory Commission
Syrak Micael is a community engagement liaison and Berkeley Housing Advisory Commissioner who earned an economics degree from UC Berkeley and served as a student government transfer representative. Top priorities are affordable housing and ending the city's Flock camera contract.
Where Syrak Micael stands, based on their records
Supports
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record), Housing Affordability (4 records), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (4 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 4 oppose
Voted on the Housing Advisory Commission for a letter asking budget writers to keep full $2.5 million yearly funding for the Small Sites affordable housing program. It passed 6-1-1.
June 4, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: berkeleyca.gov
Seconded a Housing Advisory Commission recommendation, passed 7-0, for a $200,000-a-year city contract to help the Bay Area Community Land Trust grow its affordable housing work.
May 7, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: berkeleyca.gov
Voted on the Housing Advisory Commission to extend city housing fund reservations, including $14.36 million for supportive housing at People's Park. It passed 7-0.
November 6, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: berkeleyca.gov
Voted on the Housing Advisory Commission to send the City Council a letter urging it to keep funding the Small Sites program, which buys small buildings for affordable housing. It passed 7-1.
June 5, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: berkeleyca.gov
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Spoke at a Berkeley City Council meeting against a city contract for Flock surveillance cameras, calling it mass surveillance.
September 9, 2025Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: dailycal.org
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 4 support
Voted on the Housing Advisory Commission for a letter asking budget writers to keep full $2.5 million yearly funding for the Small Sites affordable housing program. It passed 6-1-1.
June 4, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: berkeleyca.gov
Seconded a Housing Advisory Commission recommendation, passed 7-0, for a $200,000-a-year city contract to help the Bay Area Community Land Trust grow its affordable housing work.
May 7, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: berkeleyca.gov
Voted on the Housing Advisory Commission to extend city housing fund reservations, including $14.36 million for supportive housing at People's Park. It passed 7-0.
November 6, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: berkeleyca.gov
Voted on the Housing Advisory Commission to send the City Council a letter urging it to keep funding the Small Sites program, which buys small buildings for affordable housing. It passed 7-1.
June 5, 2025Supports Housing Affordability
Source: berkeleyca.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Voted on the Housing Advisory Commission to extend city housing fund reservations, including $14.36 million for supportive housing at People's Park. It passed 7-0.
November 6, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: berkeleyca.gov
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Received endorsements for the 2026 District 7 race including Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra, who holds the seat.
August 13, 2026
Source: dailycal.org
Past race Syrak Micael ran in:
- Member of City Council, District 7, City of Berkeley · November 3, 2026 · Berkeley city, California