Mayors Innovation Project

Today, as the third installment of our New Mayor Movement series, we bring you a feature on Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley!

Mayor Ishii is the first Asian American and first woman of color to serve as Mayor of Berkeley. Central to her administration’s agenda is the idea of building a “beloved community.” For Ishii, this means grounding city priorities and caring for community members by providing public safety, affordable housing, functional infrastructure, and responsive public services.

Read the full feature on our website to learn more about how Mayor Ishii is addressing homelessness and building a culture of transparency and trust 👉 https://mayorsinnovation.org/2026/05/19/from-community-roots-to-city-leadership-mayor-adena-ishiis-vision-to-build-a-stronger-more-equitable-berkeley/