Member of City Council, District 8, City of Berkeley
Source: alamedacountyca.gov
This race uses ranked-choice voting: rank the candidates in order of preference. How it works
This seat represents District 8, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Mari Mendonca
LostNonpartisan
Mari Mendonca is a union steward with Unite Here and a former Berkeley Rent Board member and Housing Advisory Commission vice chair. Her priorities are truly affordable housing with stronger rent protections and protecting neighborhood small businesses.
Records: Civil Rights 2 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Mark Humbert
WonNonpartisan · Incumbent
Mark Humbert is a Berkeley councilmember and Berkeley Law graduate who spent a long career as a federal court litigator, arbitrator, and mediator. His priorities are basic city services and street repair, and more affordable homes through Middle Housing zoning.
Records: Public Infrastructure 4 for, Housing Affordability 1 for, 2 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for,
Michael Wallman
LostNonpartisan
Michael Wallman is a tech professional who helped found Berkeley-based startups and holds a UC Berkeley degree in electrical engineering, computer science, and materials science. His priorities are affordable, family-sized homes with faster permitting and support for local small businesses.
Source: alamedacountyca.gov