Housing Action Coalition✓ Endorses
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
Syrak Micael
Berkeley City Council, District 7 · California
Backed byHousing Action Coalition
What the Guides Said
Housing Action Coalition✓ EndorsesAbout Syrak Micael
My name is Syrak Micael. I was born, raised, and educated in Berkeley, graduating from UC Berkeley with degrees in Economics and Public Policy in December 2025. Now, I’m running for Berkeley City Council to represent students and longtime residents of District 7, which includes the UC Berkeley campus and most of our Southside neighborhood. As an organizer and student advocate, I’m deeply committed to making the city more affordable and accessible to students and marginalized community members.
Growing up in Berkeley, I worked to support and empower my community. Surrounded by activists, I became involved in efforts within the Eritrean diaspora, where I raised awareness about our community and its experiences, spoke up for human rights and accountability, and advocated for services and support for Eritrean refugees and those seeking asylum when they arrived in the East Bay. My parents immigrated here during the Eritrean war for independence, and my passion for supporting those in need in Berkeley continues to be inspired by my family’s history and culture.
Syrak Micael on Housing and Abundance
“In my current position as a Housing Advisory Commissioner for the City of Berkeley, I’ve voted to hold landlords accountable, fund improved housing infrastructure, support affordable housing development, and renovate existing affordable housing.”
“I strongly believe that housing is a human right, that living should be affordable, and that everyone should feel safe in our city.”
“I will continue the fight for affordable housing, a lower cost of living, and a safe and inclusive Berkeley that we are proud to call home.”