In 2026, BNHCA hosted candidate forums for the City of Berkeley Council races. You can find the recordings of the District 1 & 8, and 4 & 7 forums on our YouTube channel: BNHCA's YouTube Channel.
After reviewing responses to questionnaires and the candidate's records, BNHCA has officially endorsed the following candidates for the 2026 election. We believe these individuals will be strong and effective advocates for meaningful action on housing and climate issues in Berkeley.
Measure RTM: YES
Read the candidate's responses to our questionnaire below.
Our endorsements for the November 2024 election, with the explanations from our endorsement email.
All available responses are linked below as PDFs, including responses from candidates we did not endorse.
2024 started off with two special elections, for City Council Districts 7 and 4, following the resignations of the incumbent councilmembers in those districts. BNHCA did not endorse in the District 7 race or hold candidate forums for District 4 due to scheduling limitations. However, we did invite District 4 candidates to respond to questionnaires for consideration for endorsement.
After reviewing responses to questionnaires and the candidate's records, BNHCA has officially endorsed the following candidates for the District 4 special election. We believe these individuals will be the strongest advocates for meaningful, effective housing & climate action on Berkeley City Council.
In April 2024, BNHCA endorsed the Safe Streets Initiative, which appeared on the November ballot as Measure FF. See our full November endorsements above.
We encourage all BNHCA members to donate and volunteer to our endorsed candidates and measures! Click their names above to be taken to their websites.
Candidates were asked to respond to brief questionnaires regarding housing & climate action issues in Berkeley. Their responses can be found below:
District 4
In 2022, BNHCA hosted candidate forums for the City of Berkeley Council races.
After reviewing responses to questionnaires, forum questions, and the candidate's records, BNHCA has officially endorsed the following candidates. We believe these individuals will be the strongest advocates for meaningful, effective housing & climate action on Berkeley City Council.
For the first time, BNHCA is also endorsing ballot measures. In 2022, we are endorsing all three ballot measures: Measure L ($650M housing & infrastructure bond), Measure M (vacancy tax), and Measure N (affordable housing authorization).
We encourage all BNHCA members to donate and volunteer to our endorsed candidates! Click their names to be taken to their websites.
Recordings of the forums can be viewed at BNHCA's YouTube Channel.
Candidates were also asked to respond to brief questionnaires regarding housing & climate action issues in Berkeley. Their responses can be found below:
District 1
District 7
District 8
In 2020, BNHCA hosted candidate forums for the City of Berkeley Council and Mayoral races.
After reviewing responses to questionnaires, forum questions, and the candidate's records, BNHCA has officially endorsed the following candidates. We believe these individuals will be the strongest advocates for meaningful, effective housing & climate action on Berkeley City Council.
We encourage all BNHCA members to donate and volunteer to our endorsed candidates! Click their names to be taken to their websites.
Recordings of the forums can be viewed at BNHCA's YouTube Channel.
Candidates were also asked to respond to brief questionnaires regarding housing & climate action issues in Berkeley. Their responses can be found below:
District 2
District 3
District 5
District 6
Mayor