Events

Berkeley Mayor Candidate Forum: Our Important Choice for November.

George Lippman Berkeley Peoples Alliance
Friday July 12, 2024 - 01:15:00 PM

Berkeley mayoral candidates Kate Harrison, Sophie Hahn and Adena Ishii will tell of their visions for Berkeley's future on Wednesday, July 17th at 5:00 PM at The Way, 1305 University Avenue, Berkeley. The three will answer questions from the Berkeley People's Alliance, Our Revolution East Bay, Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, Berkeley Community Action (BCA), the Berkeley Green Party and the public. The meeting will be in person and on Zoom. All welcome, wheelchair accessible. 

Moderated by Moni Law of the Berkeley Community Safety Coalition, the candidates will explore what they perceive as Berkeley's values and how the they will move the city closer to living up to them. 

Kate Harrison in her seven years as a Councilmember and as Chair of the Infrastructure Committee, led on a just climate transition; on budget accountability; on police reform, championing the Police Accountability Board and protections from undue force and surveillance; and on housing by passing the Empty Homes Tax and advancing tenant rights. Her professional career includes thirty years in state and local government executive position 

Sophie Hahn represents District 5 and is Vice Mayor on the Berkeley City Council working on housing and homelessness. She authored Berkeley's Pathways Project, a blueprint for action. She has initiated policies and programs to support small businesses and the arts, and is committed to enhancing the vibrancy of our neighborhood commercial districts and downtown.  

Adena Ishii was President of the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville. She is currently an education and nonprofit consultant advocating for Berkeley High School and Berkeley City College students to access higher education and supporting young adults with career development. 

The Way Christian Center at 1305 University Avenue has parking available in the rear. The meeting will be in person and on Zoom. All welcome, wheelchair accessible. 

Please Email us for the Zoom link, and for more information: info@berkeleypeoplesalliance.org.