Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Aidan Hill and the campaign.

Clear answers below.

  • Aidan is running because Southside is changing quickly, and residents deserve a real voice in what comes next. Too often, decisions about housing, public space, development, and city services happen without enough input from the people most affected.

    Aidan is focused on making sure growth comes with the investment needed to keep Southside livable, stable, and community-centered.

  • Aidan is focused on housing stability, clean and safe public space, and accountable development. That means protecting tenants, preserving affordable homes, maintaining streets and sidewalks, and making sure new projects reflect community needs.

    The goal is a neighborhood that works for students, workers, families, small businesses, and long-term residents alike.

  • Real engagement means residents are brought in early enough to shape outcomes, not just invited to comment after major decisions are already formed.

    Southside residents deserve clear information, honest tradeoffs, and measurable follow-through from the city, UC Berkeley, and major developers.

  • No. Berkeley needs more housing. Aidan supports more homes, especially permanently affordable housing.

    The question is whether growth also protects existing residents, prevents displacement, preserves affordable homes, and comes with the public services needed to make density livable.

  • Accountable growth means new housing and development should come with real public benefits.

    That includes affordability, infrastructure, sidewalks, lighting, trash service, transit access, trees, public space, and clear timelines for improvements. Growth should strengthen Southside, not leave residents with the costs after projects are approved.

  • Dense neighborhoods need shared places where people can gather, rest, cool down, organize, and participate in civic life without needing to buy something.

    Private spaces can help, but they cannot replace public spaces that are free, accessible, and accountable to the community.

  • UC Berkeley is a public institution with major impacts on Southside housing, land use, traffic, policing, construction, public space, and neighborhood life.

    Aidan believes public institutions should be accountable to the public, especially when their decisions shape the daily lives of residents.

  • Aidan supports growth that comes with real community input and clear benefits for Southside residents.

    That means affordable housing, tenant protections, safe and clean public space, better infrastructure, and accountability from the city, UC Berkeley, and major developers. Growth should strengthen the neighborhood, not displace it.

  • Aidan’s work is grounded in community voice, accountability, and care for public space.

    They believe neighborhoods should be shaped by the people who live there, and that local government should be responsive, transparent, and practical. Their focus is long-term neighborhood stability, not short-term political wins.

  • Aidan has served as Vice Chair of the Berkeley Homeless Commission and works directly with residents navigating housing and health systems.

    Their work connects policy with real-world needs, especially for people often overlooked. They bring both city-level experience and day-to-day understanding of how decisions affect neighbors.

  • No. Aidan’s work is rooted in direct service, community relationships, and practical problem-solving.

    They have spent years listening to residents, students, workers, and neighbors in Southside. Their approach is grounded in collaboration, follow-through, and accountability, not political posturing.

  • Aidan’s approach starts with listening and ongoing engagement, not one-time input.

    They work with residents, local businesses, students, workers, and community groups to understand concerns and build practical solutions. The goal is to make decisions with the community, not around it.

  • You can support the campaign by volunteering, endorsing, donating, or helping spread the word.

    There are opportunities to connect with neighbors, attend events, support outreach, and help build a stronger, more representative campaign.

    You can support the campaign by volunteering, endorsing, or helping spread the word. There are opportunities to connect with neighbors, attend events, and support outreach. Every bit of involvement helps build a stronger, more representative campaign.

  • Yes! People who do not live in Berkeley may still support the campaign, as long as their contribution follows local and state campaign finance rules.

    Only contributions from Berkeley residents are eligible for public matching funds. The campaign cannot accept contributions from businesses, unions, political committees, or other prohibited sources.

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