Berkeley City Council District 7 · Nov 3, 2026

Syrak Micael

Candidate for City Council District 7

13 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

Syrak Micael is running for Berkeley City Council District 7 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Aidan Hill.

Ballots mailed to all voters; voting period opens · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Lifelong Berkeley resident and member of the city's Housing Advisory Commission. Earned a UC Berkeley economics degree in December 2025.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Community Engagement Liaison
Endorsed by: Lists endorsements from Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra, the Alameda County Democratic Party, SEIU Local 1021 and the Berkeley Tenants Union, among others. Syrak Micael 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.syrakforsouthside.com

Where Syrak Micael stands: positions on the record

Budget1 sourced position

Wants progressive sources of revenue to close the budget deficit.
“I want to identify progressive sources of revenue so we don’t have to balance our budget on the backs of working people.”
Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 25, 2026

Public safety: license-plate readers1 sourced position

Would end the city's contract with Flock Group.
“End the City’s contract with Flock Group, which wastes City resources and makes us less safe.”
Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 25, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Supports direct investment in affordability, including an affordable housing bond, and defending Small Sites.
“Direct investments in affordability, including an affordable housing bond.”
Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 25, 2026

Taxes1 sourced position

Would push for a commercial vacancy tax.
“I want to push for a commercial vacancy tax so that we can design the City we want to see.”
Own statementThe Berkeley Scanner · Sep 25, 2026

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