Ross Bernet

Thanks @ben-gerhardstein.bsky.social that was a lot of fun!

Well, look at that. California is seeing a big increase in multifamily housing permits. We passed historic CEQA reforms w/AB 130 to make it easier to build housing & now we’re seeing momentum. There’s still lots of work to do, but this is an encouraging sign. www.ocregister.com/2026/10/08/c...

TODAY: Meet City staff between the music and pumpkin decorating. Stop by Berkeley’s Harvest Festival booths to ask questions and discover services that can help you. October 17, 11am–4pm Cedar Rose Park, 1300 Rose St. Details: berkeleyca.gov/commu... #Berkeley

Some kids want to see dinosaurs. Other kids want to see a garbage truck. We know our audience. Get up close with City vehicles, explore the equipment, and climb aboard select vehicles at the Harvest Festival on October 17. Details: berkeleyca.gov/commu... #BerkeleyCA

Come join me for a community Halloween Bike ride next Sunday, October 25th! luma.com/a7u9kjw5?tk=...

I'm asking everyone reading this to dig deep and find a couple hours to volunteer for @valencia4actransit.bsky.social and/or to donate to her campaign. She is an incredible candidate, but it's challenging to win against an incumbent. Please join me in helping her win. www.valenciaforactransit.com

The Green Party endorsements make me look pretty good! Sadly they recommend voting against me. Odd that a party calling itself "green" opposes actual urban environmentalism like walkable neighborhoods. Luckily, their track record of backing losing candidates leaves me feeling optimistic! 🌱🙃

Updated this chart for 2026: property taxes paid by year parcel developed in Berkeley, California. Buildings from this decade pay more taxes than everything Berkeley built in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s combined. Note: Tax data is current but building data ends in 2025.

91% of Berkeley property tax bills increased slower then inflation from 2025-2026 to 2026-2027. The median percentage increase was 1.6%. This is why we have to keep adding tax line items.

Want to get less mail, texts, and calls? Vote early! Once a ballot is received, you get marked off as Already Voted in the voter file that many campaigns use, and they'll stop contacting you.

“There’s strong evidence that bike lanes are good for local businesses, and my guess is that a year after installation, most people won’t even remember why this was such a big fight,” Bernet said. That’s right. Let’s go 💪🚲

Housing policy is climate policy and I’m grateful for the endorsement of an organization that really gets that. 🙏🌞

Thank you to the amazing volunteers who have come out to knock doors for me - some week after week! It is truly humbling. In the face of so many big challenges at all levels of government, we are fortunate to get to participate in democracy to make our values known and fight for a better future 🙏

Hmmm. Almost like….building apartments….helps lower rent??!

Come hang out with me and the Berkeley Firefighters on Friday at Hammerling wine for @gilmandistrict.bsky.social First Fridays! TGIF

Californians: you're going to hear about the Starter Home Revitalization Act a lot over the next few years. In short, it legalizes small-lot infill ownership homes (ie townhomes and cottage courts) by-right everywhere housing is allowed, with strict approval deadlines similar to those for ADUs.

Thank you for all your work Emilie! Local news is essential for a functional democracy.

Supply and demand….does apply to housing??!!? 🤔🤔🤔

Tree planting event in Berkeley this weekend near the Bat 🌳🌳🌳

Thank you for publishing this @berkeleyscanner.com Read about all five candidates here:

Couldn’t have said it better myself! Thanks for your leadership @adenaishii.bsky.social ! “Doing Business in Berkeley” is exactly the talk title I am most excited to hear about right now. Let’s increase our tax base so we can support all the other amazing things we want to do 💪

I meet too many people who complain that transit needs to be better in Berkeley. We have negligent AC transit directors abdicating their responsibility rather than focusing on their jobs. It’s no wonder it’s not better. Make sure to vote @valencia4actransit.bsky.social And thank Jean Walsh!

Walking to pick my kid up from elementary school and watching the mayor ride by on her e-bike. Just another day in Berkeley. ✌🏻

*Day FIVE* of the IMMENSELY valuable parking directly in front of Monterey Market continues to serve as a used car sales lot. Where is the outrage from the folks so worried about loss of parking from bike lanes??

Thanks @marcprecipice.bsky.social for the shoutout to @telraam.bsky.social! Love what they are doing to democratize data-driven safety 🙏❤️

Reporting from Berkeley on why repaving must include street safety upgrades! After Rose St was repaved, speeds jumped 5mph—increasing collision risk. Thanks to 2024’s Measure FF, we have funds for speed bumps & traffic calming to reach our Vision Zero goals. 📹: @brandonyung.bsky.social 🙏

Jean Walsh is the real deal! She leads with enthusiasm, principles, and strategic vision, never settling for status quo public transit in Alameda County. Plus, her car-free happy hours are a monthly treat! I'm honored to have her endorsement and support out door knocking with me! 🚌🚏❤️💪

I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of California State Assemblymember @buffywicks.bsky.social As a dedicated champion for housing, Assemblymember Wicks continues to lead the charge on making housing more abundant and affordable across our state. Grateful for her leadership 🙏

Makes me sad and in disbelief that Berkeley is getting sued for violating environmental law “CEQA” for an intention to build a bike lane. Doesnt seem real. A despicable, hopefully not too costly distraction. Parking is good for the environment after all! www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/09/03/c...

I am incredibly disappointed & frustrated that AB 1903, my bill to reform construction defect liability, just died in the Senate. Critical components were amended out Friday & it was ultimately held by the Senate late last night — missing the midnight deadline for concurrence.

I know we're all tee-hee-heeing over Trump's deranged, attempted renaming spree, but all I can feel is this gnawing nausea This behavior is 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘦, and our oligarch-controlled media are all but incapable of saying it If any Dem president had done this, they'd have been impeached by dinner

Join the Fourth Street Maker's Row at their Summer Sidewalk Sale and Head West Marketplace featuring merchants, activities, and live music! 🛍 🎯 🎶 August 29 and 30 | 11 am - 5:30 pm 1834 4th Street More Info: www.fourthstreet.com/eventslistin...

btw what inspired this post was a bike trip to berkeley bowl west and finally noting a duplex being built on ninth. looking it up now it was proposed as soon as missing middle zoning kicked in (13th of nov 25), approved within two weeks, and it's already at framing. that's what i like to see!

I get that rebalancing street design away from car dominance is inconvenient to those whose lifestyle is fully oriented around driving. But personal passenger vehicles are the No 1 source of GHG emissions in CA. Taking action to address this isn't "environmentalism gone awry", it's a core component.

I wasn’t sure if the compostable bags could be put in the green bin in Berkeley. And the answer is yes! (Sadly not in Oakland, curiously) resource.stopwaste.org/curbside/ber...

Thank you @bluejekyll.bsky.social Even in Berkeley we need to fight for progress that should be obvious. Everyone says meeting voters is the essential differentiator for winning. We starting door knocking! Sign up to knock doors with me or donate on my website. Rossforberkeley.Com

Thanks @ebkm.org for an amazing rolling bike celebration around Oakland’s Lake Merritt this morning. Let’s get the cycletrack lake loop done & enable this same feeling EVERY day! Info at BikeEastBay.org/LML

People are biking, folks!

See you there!

fellas Car-Free Telegraph is officially listed in Alameda County Transportation Commission's draft Countywide Transportation Plan with an estimated price tag of $30m. this is a seal of legitimacy-- our county transportation funding agency and the city see it as a top priority! we will deliver this

Today is your last chance to fill out a postcard for Hopkins! Find @prinzrob.bsky.social or @rosszb.bsky.social at Bike East Bay's Summer Brake event 5-7:30pm today. bikeeastbay.org/event/summer... It looks like it's going to be a blast and I'm bummed I'm going to miss it.

I am humbled to have earned Terry Taplin’s endorsement. Terry leads with a big heart, is a great listener, is a champion for safe streets, the marina, and knows how to fight for what’s right! Will you donate today for a more affordable, sustainable Berkeley? secure.actblue.com/donate/ross-...

I'm incredibly proud to be endorsed by former District 7 Councilmember Rigel Robinson! During his time on Council, Rigel was a tireless advocate for safe streets, transit, and the ferry. Add your name to keep the momentum going: rossforberkeley.com/endorsements Or donate today! Thank you!