Planning Commission chair Elisa Mikiten and holistic health advocate Tamar Michai Freeman are challenging incumbent Rashi Kesarwani for the Northwest Berkeley seat.
District 1
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Election 2022: District 1 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your District 1 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2022 election.
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Husband of former Councilwoman Linda Maio drowns in Mexico
Rob Browning was swimming in a rough ocean in Baja. He and Maio were on a three-week long vacation/business trip.
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Civility reigns in the four-way race in Berkeley’s District 1 to replace Linda Maio
The race is close and no candidate is expected to capture the seat at first. Ranked-choice voting and voters’ No. 2 choices will play a large role in selecting the next council member.
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Election 2018 Berkeley: District 1 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your District 1 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
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Election 2018: Who is Mary Behm-Steinberg?
Meet Mary Behm-Steinberg, one of four District 1 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
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Election 2018: Who is Margo Schueler?
Meet Margo Schueler, one of four District 1 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
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Election 2018: Who is Igor Tregub?
Meet Igor Tregub, one of four District 1 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
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Election 2018: Who is Rashi Kesarwani?
Meet Rashi Kesarwani, one of four District 1 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2018 election.
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Four City Council candidates look to replace Linda Maio in Berkeley’s District 1 offer their views at community forum
Candidates each had one minute to answer questions on a range of topics, from housing and crime to homelessness and their vision for Berkeley.
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Berkeley City Councilwoman Linda Maio will not seek re-election
First elected in 1992, Maio has served more than 25 years, making her the longest-serving council member in Berkeley.
