A Week in Berkeley: Showing Up Matters

Ducks by the water

Ducks with ducklings along Berkeley shoreline

Aidan at Segorea Te Land Trust

Aidan at a Sacred Land mural in Huchin also known as Berkeley.

This OAR That Fridge/Pantry

Community pantry stocked with food for neighbors

From small moments to community spaces, this week was a reminder that Southside is lived in every day.

This week in Southside was a reminder of something simple.

This neighborhood isn’t abstract. It’s lived in every day.

I spent time walking through the area, talking with people, and being present in the spaces that hold our community together.

You see it in small moments:

• Neighbors looking out for each other

• Community spaces that people rely on

• Mutual aid quietly supporting people every day

You also see where things need attention:

• Streets that need repair

• Infrastructure that hasn’t kept up

• Public space that feels stretched thin

Southside is carrying a lot right now. Growth is happening, but the investment hasn’t kept pace.

That’s why this campaign is focused on something direct.

If Southside is expected to grow, then Southside needs to be supported.

That means:

• Taking care of basic infrastructure

• Supporting the spaces people actually use

• Making sure the neighborhood is livable, not just dense

This campaign starts with showing up, listening, and being accountable to what people are experiencing every day.

You can learn more or support the campaign at aidanhill.vote