climate champions

Endorsee 2022

Kate Harrison for Berkeley City Council District 4

Kate wrote and passed the first ban on natural gas in new buildings; the Berkeley ordinance has now been replicated by 50 California cities and also by cities in other states. She worked with her colleagues to move all of

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Endorsee 2022

Jenny Kassan for Fremont City Council District D3

Jenny Kassan has been an environmental champion for many years. During her time on the City Council, she spearheaded Fremont’s adoption of the renewable energy package from East Bay Community Energy, and she has supported road construction and land use

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Endorsee 2022

Janani Ramachandran for Oakland City Council District 4

Janani Ramachandran is a social justice attorney and activist. She stands for a Green New Deal for California and an end to the toxic air pollution sickening low-income communities in the Bay Area. To that end, she supports a rapid

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Endorsee 2022

Sheng Thao for Oakland Mayor

Oakland has led on many climate issues, yet still has more to do. Sheng Thao cosponsored a resolution requiring the city to consider climate change impacts in its plans. “As Mayor, I will continue this direction and ensure all investments

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Endorsee 2022

Dean Wallace for Pleasanton City Council District 1

Dean Wallace has supported environmental causes throughout a long career in local politics, most recently as District Director for the office of Assemblymember Buffy Wicks. He prioritizes sustainable mixed-use development that will make Pleasanton more walkable, bikeable, and public transit-friendly.

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Endorsee 2022

Rebecca Bauer-Kahan for CA Assembly District 16

We are proud to endorse Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan for re-election. She has been a strong advocate for climate action since her election in 2018. Bauer-Kahan’s voting record aligns closely with 350 BAA’s priorities to accelerate California’s transition away from fossil

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Endorsee 2022

Laura Nakamura for Concord City Council District 5

Laura Nakamura brings decades of community service to her City Council campaign, beginning with advocacy for bike and pedestrian paths in her community. Laura’s vision is for a Concord that supports all residents with complete streets, more public transit, electrification

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