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Berkeley City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Majdi "Gaith" Abuhamdieh

Candidate for City Council District 4

13 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

Majdi "Gaith" Abuhamdieh is running for Berkeley City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Igor Tregub.

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Today

Policy analyst who opened Jaffa Coffee Roasters in Berkeley with his siblings. Served on the Berkeley Peace and Justice Commission.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Entrepreneur/Technologist/Parent
Endorsed by
Lists endorsements from the Berkeley Council of Classified Employees (AFT Local 6192), Our Revolution East Bay, Green Party Alameda County and former Councilmembers Kriss Worthington and Cheryl Davila, among others. Majdi Abuhamdieh campaign site
Campaign website
majdiforberkeley.com

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Where Majdi "Gaith" Abuhamdieh stands: positions on the record

Public safety1 sourced position

  • Would bring back the Mobile Crisis Team and send mental health calls to unarmed responders.

    “On public safety, I will bring back the mobile crisis team and move mental health calls to unarmed responders.”

    Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 25, 2026

Public safety: license-plate readers1 sourced position
Housing1 sourced position

  • Would strengthen and extend Berkeley's residential vacancy tax and push for a commercial vacancy tax.

    “I will strengthen it, extend it and push for a commercial vacancy tax on empty storefronts.”

    Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 25, 2026

Small business1 sourced position

  • Proposes a digital one-stop shop for business permits, licenses and fees.

    “I will create a digital one-stop shop so permits, licenses and fees live in one place.”

    Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 25, 2026

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