As a long-time Berkeley resident, Andy has had the unsettling experience of being stalked and harassed while walking on our streets. This is unacceptable.  

In any emergency, whether medical, police, or fire, minutes matter. Our police, fire, and paramedic staffing must meet the needs for response times that meet the standards needed to protect the public and save lives when time is of the essence. Andy supports the full staffing of Berkeley’s Police and Fire Departments.  

Through his work for Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, Andy saw first hand how interventions like Project Ceasefire and investments in youth opportunities can help prevent crime. He will push for Berkeley to use these tools to improve public safety, and smarter use of resources, such as specialized mental health crisis units