Endorsements Archives - Page 3 of 21

Silja Paymer forMountain View City Council. Woman in t-shirt standing in a field with flowers behind her. Photo credit: Silja Paymer, used with permission.

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Mountain View City Council At Large: Silja Paymer

As an engineer, mom, and 12-year high school science teacher, Silja Paymer sees every day how deeply climate change impacts our youth and working families. Recognizing that the city is at a pivotal moment in planning for its future, her decision to run for city council is rooted in the vision of Mountain View as “a vibrant model of ecological resilience, climate justice, and car-free multimodal transit.”

Olivia Chen September 30, 2026

Aysha Pamukcu for South San Francisco District 1. Woman wearing fuchsia-rose blouse, smiling. Photo credit: Aysha Pamucku, used with permission.

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South San Francisco City Council District 1: Aysha Pamukcu

Aysha Pamukcu’s career as a public interest lawyer has always revolved around equity and fairness. While her campaign for the South San Francisco City Council centers housing and affordability as her top priorities, she sees a direct link between a healthy, vibrant community and climate issues. “I think of clean energy within a broader vision of a generative economy, where climate resiliency, including energy solutions, is seen as essential to public health and our economic future of shared prosperity.”

Olivia Chen September 30, 2026

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Berkeley City Council District 1: Ross Bernet — rank #1

350 Bay Area Action is pleased to endorse Ross Bernet for Berkeley City Council’s District 1.

Ross’ climate plan starts with how Berkeley grows and moves. He wants denser infill housing that relieves the pressure to develop open space, cuts the energy needed to heat and cool homes, and lets people live closer to jobs, transit, and daily needs. As he notes, California’s largest source of emissions is transportation — so Ross wants to reduce vehicle miles traveled by making it safe and easy to get around on foot, bike, or public transit, including building out safe-street infrastructure for Berkeley’s most vulnerable road users.

Olivia Chen September 30, 2026

Cindy Abbott for Pacifica City Council District 3. Woman with long hair and bright eyes, looking at the camera. Photo credit: Cindy Abbott, used with permission.

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Pacifica City Council District 3: Cindy Abbott

350 Bay Area Action is happy to endorse Cindy Abbott for Pacifica City Council, District 3. As a resident of a coastal community, Cindy sees the tangible impacts of the climate crisis every day. From wave overtopping and in

Rebecca Medcalf September 29, 2026

Bruce Ackerman for Fairfax Town Clerk. Man with rimless glasses, looking peaceful in front of a house. Photo credit: Bruce Ackerman, used with permission.

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Fairfax Town Clerk: Bruce Ackerman

350 Bay Area Action is very happy to endorse Bruce Ackerman for Fairfax.
Bruce is an engineer with decades of hands-on energy experience who has spent more than 30 years in Fairfax, with more than 20 years working with the town on a range of committees and commissions. He has been elected twice to the city council.

Rebecca Medcalf September 29, 2026

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San Bruno City Council District 1: Kingsley Ma

350 Bay Area Action endorses David Cohen for California State Senate District 10 — a San José City Councilmember and proven climate leader named Legislator of the Year by the Santa Clara County League of Conservation Voters.

Rebecca Medcalf September 29, 2026

Seema Patel for San Mateo City Council District 3. Woman with long hair and wearing a fuchsia colored jacket, smiling, a green park behind her. Photo credit: Seema Patel, used with permission.

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San Mateo City Council District 3: Seema Patel

350 Bay Area Action is proud to endorse Seema Patel for San Mateo City Council, District 3. For years, Seema has been a passionate advocate for housing supply and affordability, safer streets, electrification, and other climate-related issues in San Mateo.

350 Bay Area Action September 28, 2026

Vamsi Velagapudi for Menlo Park City Council District 2. Man in dark blue corduroy jacket and light blue shirt, smiling at camera. Photo credit: Vamsi Velagapudi, used with permission.

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Menlo Park City Council District 2: Vamsi Velagapudi

Vamsi Velagapudi is a first-time candidate running for the Menlo Park City Council, District 2 seat. He is running on a strong climate responsibility and affordable housing platform.

350 Bay Area Action September 28, 2026

Adam Loraine for San Mateo City Council District 5. Adam in a blue suit and tie, a green hillside behind hijm. Photo credit: Christopher Joseph Ball, used with permission

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San Mateo City Council District 5: Adam Loraine

Adam Loraine is an incumbent seeking re-election to the San Mateo City Council District 5 seat. Adam’s campaign centers around building a sustainable and equitable future for all San Mateo residents; he has more than delivered on these promises, and has “walked the talk” in his first term.

350 Bay Area Action September 26, 2026

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Antioch City Council District 4: Monica Wilson

We are happy to endorse Monica Wilson for Antioch City Council, where she is running for her fifth term. Monica is a clear and expansive thinker and a proven leader. As a community organizer and a long-time public servant, Monica has worked to build a better, stronger, and more sustainable Antioch.

Olivia Chen September 24, 2026