"Kesarwani championed the effort to build hundreds of apartments atop the parking lots at the North Berkeley BART station in her district, as well as other zoning and policy changes meant to increase housing construction throughout the city."
"In a post on her LinkedIn page, Kesarwani thanked her family members, council colleagues, city workers and others. It has truly been an honor to serve the residents of Berkeley's District 1 for these past nearly eight years."
"We have been relentless in our pursuit of progress, and I am incredibly proud of the tangible results we've delivered together. I feel extremely lucky for the opportunity afforded to me by the voters."
Councilmembers Rashi Kesarwani and Cecilia Lunaparra will not run for re-election, leaving two of four council races without incumbents. Councilmembers Igor Tregub and Mark Humbert plan to seek new terms. Kesarwani has served District 1 since 2018, advocating for housing development and policy changes. Lunaparra was elected in 2024 for District 7. Kesarwani expressed gratitude for her service and highlighted her commitment to progress and future opportunities for Californians.
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