Berkeley City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Moni Gangopadhyay
Candidate for City Council District 1
Moni Gangopadhyay is running for Berkeley City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steve Kromer, Daria Wrubel, Laura Babitt and Ross Bernet.
Ballots mailed to all voters; voting period opens · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayClean energy policymaker at the California Public Utilities Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Consumer Protection Investigator
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from the Berkeley Tenant's Union, Our Revolution East Bay and the Alameda Labor Council, among others. Moni Gangopadhyay 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
- www.moniforberkeley.com
Where Moni Gangopadhyay stands: positions on the record
Budget1 sourced position
Would pursue new revenue sources to maintain infrastructure and services.
“At the same time, I will pursue new revenue sources so that our City can maintain its infrastructure and deliver quality services in an equitable manner.”
Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 24, 2026
Taxes1 sourced position
Would champion a commercial vacancy tax and work toward a state wealth tax.
“I will champion efforts to introduce a commercial vacancy tax, and work with local governments to create a sustained State wealth tax that can fund our cities’ priorities.”
Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 24, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Says she worked to make plans to upzone entire corridors more targeted.
“I am also the only candidate who worked to moderate the City and Planning Commission's plans to upzone entire corridors of our city in a manner that is targeted and effective.”
Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 24, 2026
Transportation1 sourced position
Would pilot a free shuttle along Hopkins Street and a walking plaza on Fourth Street.
“I would like to pilot public services that reduce car dependency and uplift our community - this includes a fast and free shuttle along Hopkins and a walking plaza on Fourth Street.”
Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 24, 2026
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