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Berkeley City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Ross Bernet

Candidate for City Council District 1

13 candidates · 4 seats3 sourced positions

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

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Climate program manager who led a deal permanently protecting more than 400,000 acres of forest. Was elected to the Sierra Club executive committee.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Environmental Program Manager
Endorsed by
Lists endorsements from Councilmembers Terry Taplin, Rashi Kesarwani and Mark Humbert, the Sierra Club Northern Alameda County (#1) and East Bay YIMBY (#1), among others. Ross Bernet campaign site
Campaign website
www.rossforberkeley.com

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Where Ross Bernet stands: positions on the record

Budget1 sourced position

  • Says growing the tax base and running the city efficiently can protect services without new taxes.

    “Growing our tax base, making it easier to do business here, and running the city efficiently is how we protect core services without repeated cuts or new taxes.”

    Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 24, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

  • Would streamline permitting and reform building codes and impact fees so approved projects get built.

    “On housing, I'll streamline permitting and reform building codes and impact fees so approved projects actually break ground, with a faster, more predictable process for small builders and homeowners adding units.”

    Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 24, 2026

Streets1 sourced position

  • Supports Complete Streets, bike, pedestrian and Vision Zero plans, pairing repaving with safety upgrades.

    “On safety, I'll champion our Complete Streets, Bike, Pedestrian, and Vision Zero plans, using Measure FF funds to pair repaving with safety upgrades.”

    Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 24, 2026

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