TBS Today, Sept. 24
In the coming days, we'll publish candidate Q&As with Berkeley City Council candidates.
The first batch is for District 1, the most contested seat, with Rashi Kesarwani stepping down.
Five people are running. In ballot order, they are Steve Kromer, Daria Wrubel, Laura Babitt, Ross Bernet and Moni Gangopadhyay.
TBS does not make endorsements.
Who is running for Berkeley City Council District 1?
We posed a dozen questions to all five candidates running for the Berkeley City Council District 1 seat in November 2026.
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Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Steve Kromer?
“I’d like to help get past the problems and enjoy planning the future.”
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Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Daria Wrubel?
“Now more than ever, Berkeley needs to stand strong as a place of hope, resistance, and community.”
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Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Laura Babitt?
“I’m ready to bring my governing and financial experience to City Council to turn our priorities into results.”
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Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Ross Bernet?
“I’m running to make Berkeley more affordable, create safer streets, grow our tax base, and provide efficient city services.”
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Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Moni Gangopadhyay?
“We should not balance our budget on the backs of working people and the financially vulnerable.”
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