Election Section

In my Berkeley District 2, there is a candidate for City Council I am enthusiastic about. I first became aware of Cheryl Davila because of her human rights record. Human rights are universal. One cannot be truly committed to human rights here in Berkeley and not be concerned when our actions and decisions may be part of how other people are denied human rights. 

I attended one of Cheryl Davila’s neighborhood events to meet her in person and was impressed. Cheryl has thought about the issues facing Berkeley and has good ideas for sensible solutions. Still she is open, respectful, and solicitous of others’ ideas. She has lived in District 2 for 35 years and her children attended Berkeley public schools. Cheryl was active with the school PTA and served for seven years on the city Human Welfare Commission. 

She has ideas to beautify the city by focusing on public art and preserving open space and reducing pollution. She recognizes the importance of community policing to keep the city and the community safe but opposes the militarization of the police. Keeping our communities intact is a top priority. Cheryl will help initiate neighborhood assemblies to give the citizens of Berkeley a voice in council decisions. Cheryl supports development as long as it does not result in displacement and drive young people and small businesses out of the city.  

Cheryl is a breath of fresh air. I encourage every voter to get to know Cheryl Davila in person and to become familiar with her platform (www.CherylDavila.vote). And I urge those in District 2 to vote for Cheryl Davila to represent us on the Berkeley City Council.