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Rashi Kesarwani will not seek re-election
Rashi Kesarwani, the two-term City Council rep for northwest Berkeley, will not run again.
Over the weekend, in an in-depth interview with The Scanner, Kesarwani shared highlights and insights from her time in office, including lessons learned and hopes for the future.
Spoiler alert: Kesarwani has not endorsed a successor. But she said she's ready to make way for qualified candidates and is confident a strong one will emerge.
Over the years, Kesarwani has distinguished herself by her strong stances on housing, fiscal responsibility and public safety, often helping to ensure the passage of more moderate proposals.
https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/04/09/community/rashi-kesarwani-berkeley-city-council-will-not-run-again/