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Thank you Jeff! I will share that I was definitely not hand picked by Rashi. No great pro-housing candidates stepped up. So I decided to run. And Rashi recognized I was the strongest on the issues she cares about most. And I am without hesitation the strongest on housing at all levels.

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

“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 💪🚲

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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

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diego@estupido.fyi @estupido.fyi · 05/10/2026

Berkeley should elect this Ross Bernet guy to the District 1 city council seat, the dude clearly knows algebra www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/09/24/e...

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

That’s great to hear! Thanks for sharing. And thanks for being such an awesome volunteer. This race will be won and lost at the doors. And every conversation matters.

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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 🙏

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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

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Max Dubler 🏳️‍🌈 @maxdubler.com · 29/09/2026

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.

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

All video credit to @brandonyung.bsky.social Thank you Brandon! Find more: Rossforberkeley.Com Or even better donate here: secure.actblue.com/donate/ross-...

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I’m running for City Council to get back to the basics: • Pave our roads • Safe infrastructure • Tackle the deferred maintenance backlog • Deliver safety upgrades for everyone Decades of neglect left us with a $250M+ pavement backlog. Let’s build safe, smooth streets across Berkeley! 🚴 🚦 🚗

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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 💪

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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!

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Warren Wells, AICP @warrenjwells.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Growing up in San Diego this always depressed me so much. Best climate in the country for biking year round. But the autobrain is too powerful.

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

That link to her site doesn’t seem to be the right one

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I wonder what @billmckibben.bsky.social would think about the wild debate over bike lanes on Hopkins in Berkeley. I bet he would support them 🙏😎💪

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

*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??

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

To build more affordable ownership options, we need faster permitting, pre-approved plans & more ADU, among other policies. Check out video 2 of 3 from my shoot with @brandonyung.bsky.social! 🙏 Stay tuned for the final installment, and huge thanks to Brandon for all the work on this series! 🎥

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

NW Berkeley home prices hit $1.5M this summer - that makes ownership impossible for most regular people. Berkeley has done a good job building rental apartments, but we need more paths to ownership. Condos, missing middle housing & single-stair reform will help bring young families to Berkeley.

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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 🙏

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

*Day three* of taking up a parking space on Hopkins that would much better serve the entire community as a protected bike lane rather than a used car sales lot!

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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! 🚌🚏❤️💪

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I lost several could-have-been-important endorsements over my support for the bike lanes 😭

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I’m running for Berkeley city council in this district. It is a defining issue in the election. Despite the fact that it has already been voted on and approved *multiple times* These NIMBYs want to elect someone that will try to undo it. I am the strongest supporter of this bike lane. Let’s go 💪

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I hope so, too. As for 4th street: Different streets, different tools! 4th Street would be amazing as a car-free pedestrian plaza. Hopkins is a key transit corridor that needs safe passage for people on bikes.

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Bike lanes are more often than not good for business. Furthermore there is very little curb management on Hopkins currently. The implementation of time-limited curbside parking zones and meters can ensure sufficient turnover to minimize impact on business. transformca.org/bike-lanes-a...

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Bike Lanes are Good for Business, Actually - Transform

Transform staff has continuously heard concerns from local businesses in San Jose about parking availability affecting their bottom lines. They worry that if patrons don’t have a space within direct e...

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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 🙏

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I too support local climate solutions in someone else’s backyard

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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...

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Buffy Wicks @buffywicks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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.

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Eric Panzer @ericpanzer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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

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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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...

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🅒🅗🅡🅘🅢 🍫 🍫 🍫 🤯 @wowitschris.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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!

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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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.

"Berkeley resident Max Lynn watched in disbelief last month as the City Council voted to eliminate over half of the parking spaces on Hopkins Street in favor of bike lanes. Not because he's anti-environment, but because he viewed it as environmentalism gone awry.
"I've lived here for 23 years, and I've ridden bikes, walked, ran, driven cars up and down the street the whole time," Lynn said. "I'm not sure why they need to be so radical. It's almost militant.""

Chart of "2023 GHG Emissions by Scoping Plan Sector and Sub-Sector." showing transportation as the biggest pie piece at 37.1% and passenger vehicles specifically at 28.3%

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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...

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

In Berkeley they are accepted! resource.stopwaste.org/curbside/ber...

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Ross Bernet @rosszb.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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

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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

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

Photo of families riding bikes on a pathway with Oakland’s Lake Merritt in the background

Photo of a giant group of parents and kids on bikes taking up an entire street, standing and waiting at a stop sign

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