3 councilmembers — Treva Reid, Dan Kalb, and Rebecca Kaplan — aren't seeking reelection, ensuring new leadership.
Darwin Bondgraham is a journalist based in Oakland, California. He focuses on local news and issues, particularly in the Oakland area. His work has been featured in publications such as The Oaklandside, Berkeleyside, and Rolling Stone, covering topics ranging from local politics and activism to social justice and community events.