Berkeley City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Laura Babitt

Candidate for City Council District 1

13 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

Laura Babitt is running for Berkeley City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steve Kromer, Daria Wrubel, Ross Bernet and Moni Gangopadhyay.

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Accountant and operations executive who served as president of the Berkeley School Board. Has more than 25 years as a financial executive.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Auditor/Operations Director
Endorsed by: Lists endorsements from State Sen. Jesse Arreguín, Councilmembers Ben Bartlett, Shoshana O'Keefe and Brent Blackaby, and the Berkeley Firefighters Association (#1), among others. Laura Babitt campaign site
Campaign website: laura4d1.com

Where Laura Babitt stands: positions on the record

Budget1 sourced position

Would address the deficit through stronger oversight, realistic budgeting and streamlined operations.
“First, ensure fiscal stability through stronger oversight, realistic budgeting, streamlined operations, and measurable outcomes so taxpayer dollars deliver results.”
Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 24, 2026

Housing and homelessness1 sourced position

Wants affordable and workforce housing, fewer barriers to housing types, and services connecting homeless residents to housing.
“Second, create and preserve truly affordable and workforce housing, reduce unnecessary barriers to a range of housing types, prevent displacement, and connect people experiencing homelessness with housing, behavioral-health care, treatment, and wraparound services.”
Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 24, 2026

City performance1 sourced position

Wants measurable goals, timelines and public results for major city programs.
“For major programs and investments, Council should establish clear goals, timelines, costs and measurable outcomes—and residents should be able to easily see the results.”
Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 24, 2026

Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Berkeley School Board in 2020 (won).
Own statementAlameda County Registrar of Voters · Nov 3, 2020

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