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Berkeley City Council District 8 · Nov 3, 2026

Michael Wallman

Candidate for City Council District 8

13 candidates · 4 seats3 sourced positions

Michael Wallman is running for Berkeley City Council District 8 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mark Humbert and Mari Mendonca.

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Today

Engineer who grew up in Berkeley and has started companies here.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Systems Engineer
Endorsed by
Lists endorsements from 13 residents, including Claremont Elmwood Neighborhood Association President Phil Bokovoy. Michael Wallman campaign site
How the press groups them
Endorsed by Flip the Berkeley City Council 2026, a coalition backing non-incumbent candidates in Districts 1, 4, 7 and 8, as reported by The Daily Californian. The Daily Californian · Sep 29, 2026
Campaign website
wallmandistrict8.com

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Where Michael Wallman stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

  • Wants to add density across smaller properties rather than rely only on large developments.

    “Instead of relying solely on mega-developments, we can build organic density across smaller properties.”

    Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 28, 2026

UC Berkeley1 sourced position

  • Would require UC Berkeley to compensate the city for infrastructure impacts.

    “We must partner with UC Berkeley, engaging experts and students while requiring the university to compensate the city for infrastructure impacts.”

    Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 28, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

  • Wants to prepare for a downturn by prioritizing critical projects and increasing efficiency.

    “Fiscal Responsibility - Prepare for an economic downturn by prioritizing critical projects, increasing efficiency, and boosting local businesses.”

    Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 28, 2026

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