2026 Berkeley Democratic Club Endorsements

After holding multiple forums on local candidates and measures, the Berkeley Democratic Club membership proudly voted to make the following endorsements:

Berkeley City Council:

District 1: Ross Bernet
District 4: Igor Tregub
District 7: Syrak Micael
District 8: Mark Humbert

Berkeley Citywide Offices:

City Auditor: Jenny Wong

Berkeley Unified School District:

School Board: Jennifer Shanoski
School Board: Ka’Dijah Brown
School Board: Sandy Park

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board

Carole Marasovic

Regional Measures:

YES — Regional Transit Measure

Berkeley City Measures:

YES on Measure U — Infrastructure Bond
YES on Measure V — Sales Tax to Prevent City Cuts
YES on Measure W — Administrative Charter Amendments
YES on Measure X — Rent Stabilization Cleanup/Amendments
YES on Measure Y — Parcel Tax to Fund Arts
NO on Measure Z — Parcel Tax to Fund a Regional Public Bank
YES on Measure AA — Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Sales Tax

Congratulations to the candidates and supporters!

Recordings on the candidates and measures forums are available on YouTube:

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