Toward a Better Berkeley
for All of Us
Aidan Hill
Berkeley City Council, District 7
For Southside. For Berkeley. For All of Us.
Keep Southside affordable.
Protect public land.
Make growth accountable.
Southside can welcome more housing and still demand affordability, public space, and services
that keep pace with growth.
Why I’m Running
Southside is changing fast.
The people who live here deserve a real say in what comes next.
A real say means more than being notified after decisions are already shaped. Residents deserve early input, clear tradeoffs, and measurable follow-through.
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Growth Needs Structure
Berkeley is changing quickly, and Southside is being asked to absorb more density. More housing needs to come with sidewalks, lighting, trash service, transit access, trees, safety, and clear timelines for improvements.
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Public Space Matters
Housing, sidewalks, lighting, cleanliness, parks, and shared civic spaces all shape whether a dense neighborhood stays livable. Private space can help, but public space is where people can gather, rest, organize, and exist without having to buy something.
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Accountability Comes First
If the city asks neighborhoods to grow, it needs to follow through with services, maintenance, transparency, and enforcement. Major institutions and developers should also help address impacts that extend beyond their property lines.
Campaign Priorities
What accountable growth means
Accountable growth means Southside can welcome more housing without accepting displacement, neglected infrastructure, or decisions made after the public has already been sidelined. Aidan supports growth that protects existing residents, preserves affordable housing, engages the community before decisions are locked in, and matches new development with sidewalks, lighting, cleaning, transit access, trees, public safety capacity, and shared spaces where people can gather, rest, organize, and participate without needing to spend money.
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Keep Southside Affordable and Livable
Berkeley needs more housing, but new housing alone will not protect residents if older affordable homes disappear at the same time. Aidan supports more homes, stronger preservation, and permanently affordable housing.
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Defend Public Land and Public Life
Public land is one of the few tools Berkeley has that is not controlled by the private market. It should serve clear public needs: parks, shade, gathering space, accessibility, public restrooms, cultural life, and democratic accountability.
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Make Growth Pay for Neighborhood Stability
If Southside absorbs growth, it must receive infrastructure, services, and investment in return. Growth should strengthen the neighborhood it depends on, not leave residents with the costs after projects are approved.
Why Aidan
Rooted in Berkeley. Focused on Southside. Ready to serve.
Public Service
Former Vice Chair of the Berkeley Homeless Commission, with experience in housing policy, public accountability, and city decision-making.
Direct Service
Medical case manager at a nonprofit community health clinic, helping Berkeley residents navigate care, benefits, housing needs, and support services.
Mutual Aid
Volunteer with the People’s Park Community and East Bay Food Not Bombs, and CERT-certified through Alameda County Fire Department training in community emergency response.
I’m running for Berkeley City Council because Southside deserves leadership that understands both the policy and the people living with the consequences.
Since 2016, I’ve worked alongside Berkeley residents through local government, direct service, mutual aid, and emergency preparedness.
I’ve seen how city decisions show up in daily life: rent pressure, broken sidewalks, public space conflicts, service gaps, emergency readiness, and whether residents are heard before decisions are made.
That experience shapes this campaign. Southside needs growth with accountability, public land that serves public needs, strong basic services, and leadership grounded in the people who live here.
Take Action
Help shape a Southside where growth comes with housing stability, public space, basic services, and real accountability.
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Read the Platform
See where Aidan stands on housing, public land, neighborhood services, safety, and accountable growth.
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Volunteer
Help reach voters, talk with neighbors, support events, and build a people-powered campaign for District 7.
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Donate
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