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Election 2026: City Council races could shift Berkeley’s political direction
By Katherine Langford
Berkeley City Council District 8: Elmwood housing plan takes center stage
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Incumbent Mark Humbert, who supports a limited version of the plan to bring more housing to Elmwood, faces challengers Mari Mendonca and Michael Wallman, who want to scrap the idea.
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