My Bio

Recommitting Berkeley to the Will of the People

A safer, more transparent, and more accountable Berkeley where every resident belongs and every voice matters.

WHY I'M RUNNING

Berkeley is a city with a proud history of activism, innovation, and community leadership. Yet too many residents feel disconnected from the decisions that shape our neighborhoods and daily lives.

I'm running for Berkeley City Council because I believe government should listen before it decides, explain before it acts, and remain accountable after the vote.

As a public servant, educator, advocate, and community leader, I have spent my career building partnerships, solving problems, and creating opportunities for people who have historically been left out of the conversation.

I am running to ensure Berkeley remains a city that values transparency, public safety, community well-being, civil liberties, and economic opportunity for everyone.

Together, we can build a Berkeley that works for all of us.

MY PRIORITIES

Safer Communities Through Prevention

Invest in proven violence prevention programs, support survivors, and address rising assaults through evidence-based solutions.

Accountability & Transparency

Strengthen civilian oversight, restore trust in government, and ensure public institutions remain accountable to residents.

Protecting Privacy & Sanctuary Values

Defend civil liberties, protect immigrant communities, and pursue public safety solutions that respect privacy and constitutional rights.

Thriving Small Businesses

Support local entrepreneurs, revitalize commercial corridors, and create vibrant neighborhood business districts.

Food Security & Community Well-Being

Protect access to healthy food, strengthen community resources, and support programs that help families thrive.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

This campaign belongs to the people of Berkeley.

Whether you volunteer, host a neighborhood conversation, place a lawn sign, donate, or simply share our message, your support makes a difference.

MEET KJ

KJ Jackson is an educator, advocate, nonprofit leader, and community builder dedicated to advancing equity, transparency, and opportunity.

Throughout her career, KJ has worked at the intersection of education, healthcare, and community engagement. She currently serves as Health Equity Program Clerkship Manager at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she leads initiatives that connect future physicians with underserved communities throughout the Bay Area.

Her professional experience includes program leadership, strategic planning, partnership development, fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy. She has spent years bringing together diverse stakeholders to solve complex challenges and improve outcomes for the communities they serve.

KJ believes effective leadership starts with listening. She is committed to creating a city government that is transparent, responsive, and accountable to residents.

As a resident of District 1, KJ understands both the opportunities and challenges facing Berkeley today. She is running because she believes Berkeley can strengthen public safety, support local businesses, protect civil liberties, and expand opportunity while remaining true to its values.

KJ's vision is simple:

A Berkeley where government works for the people, public institutions earn community trust, and every resident has the opportunity to thrive.

Values

• Transparency

• Accountability

• Equity

• Community

• Courage

• Public Service

My Key Issues