Bahman Ahmadi, Retired Civil Engineer

As a first-generation immigrant who has benefitted from the tremendous opportunities given to me here, I aspire for the next generation to share the same prospects. I want to see the Rent Board retool itself to become a problem solver and a key educator in the rental housing community. The Rent Board should play a role in creating fair policy that tackles the real problems of affordability, safety, and diversity in Berkeley's rental housing.

I will work collaboratively with all stakeholders to preserve Berkeley's affordability and diversity. As a retired engineer with over 45 years of experience in problem-solving, decision-making, and consensus-building, I am confident I can advocate for a balanced approach to rental housing policy in Berkeley. We need to protect the rights of tenants, while offering a fair return on investment to property owners.