Anita Bonds

“Selfless, dedicated and an experienced coalition builder, Anita exemplifies the best definition of a community organizer. Her passion for people and the community is unparalleled.”

“While at Berkeley, Anita developed a passion for progressive politics and advancing the civil rights and women’s rights movements.”

“She will listen to these leaders’ opinions when voting on issues of importance to their communities.”

“Anita believes in the promise of every student to learn, grow, and succeed in an increasingly competitive job market and she truly understands that a quality education is the best way to combat the social pressures that many of our students encounter.”

“Taking a strategic and results-oriented approach, Councilmember Bonds conducts rigorous oversights of the committees under her purview and has helped to direct hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to critical public programs and services that benefit residents of all socio-economic backgrounds.”

“Councilmember Bonds is also deeply concerned about shielding senior citizens from physical and financial abuse and neglect and ensuring that they have the resources needed to age in place.”

“Every day I problem solve and develop reasonable solutions and opportunities to help neighbourhoods, young families, seniors, businesses, and workers move forward in our rapidly changing city.”