"Bryna brings independent judgment, integrity, and a focus on serving our entire community."
HON. PAT BURT, Former Mayor, current Councilmember, City of Palo Alto
"[Bryna] has a track record of integrity, intellect, and courageous leadership.'"
HON. JUDGE LADORIS H. CORDELL (RET.), Former Palo Alto Councilmember
"Bryna is someone who sees that something needs to be done, rolls up her sleeves, and gets to work."
HON. GREER STONE, current Vice Mayor, City of Palo Alto
"Thoughtful, creative, and proven, Bryna will be an exceptional steward for our community."
HON. KEITH RECKDAHL, current Councilmember, City of Palo Alto
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"What sets Bryna apart is her ability to listen.... [She has] sound judgment and genuine care for the community."
HON. LYDIA KOU, Former Mayor and Palo Alto Councilmember
"Bryna understands that Palo Alto's natural environment is not just 'nice to have.'"
HON. KAREN HOLMAN, Former Palo Alto Mayor, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board Member
"Bryna takes a driven, effective, and practical approach to policy-making.... I consider her to be a safe pair of hands."
HON. ROWENA CHIU, Vice President and Trustee, PAUSD School Board
"Bryna has been a strong advocate for safety for our children."
HON. SHANA SEGAL, Former President, current Trustee, PAUSD School Board
"Bryna approaches every challenge with diligence, integrity, and extraordinary attention to detail."
CLAIRE KIRNER, PAUSD Parent Leader and Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Member
"Bryna combines big picture thinking with attention to details...[she] will be the leader we need--smart, thoughtful, with the right values"
HON. YORIKO KISHIMOTO, Former Mayor, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Director
"Bryna has tirelessly pushed for genuinely affordable low and moderate-income housing."
WINTER DELLENBACH, Affordable Housing Advocate, Friends of Buena Vista Founder
"Any councilmember can make the easy decisions; but for the hard ones, you want people like Bryna Chang."
HON. ERIC FILSETH, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto
"Bryna Chang will be an ideal member of City Council from day one."
HON. ED LAUING, Former Mayor, current Councilmember, City of Palo Alto
"Bryna listens, builds consensus, and always puts Palo Alto's long-term interests first."
ANNETTE GLANCKOPF, Emergency Service Volunteer Team Leader
"[Bryna] understands how to balance fiscal responsibility with community progress, making her an exceptional choice for the City Council."
ROGER SMITH, Founding President and CEO, Silicon Valley Bank (Retired), Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commissioner
"... exactly the kind of leadership our city needs – data-driven, practical, and always focused on what’s best for the city as a whole!"
DORIA SUMMA, Former Chair and Commissioner, Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission
Hon. Ed Lauing
Former Palo Alto Mayor, current Councilmember
Hon. Pat Burt
Former Palo Alto Mayor, Current Councilmember
Hon. Judge LaDoris H. Cordell (Ret.)
Former Palo Alto Councilmember
Hon. Greer Stone
Former Palo Alto Mayor, Current Vice Mayor
Hon. Shana Segal
Former President, PAUSD School board Trustee
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Hon. Lydia Kou
Former Palo Alto Mayor
Hon. Keith Reckdahl
current Palo Alto councilmember
Hon. Rowena Chiu
Vice President & Trustee, PAUSD School Board
Hon. Eric Filseth
Former Palo Alto Mayor
Roger Smith
Founding President, CEO Silicon Valley Bank (Ret.), Palo Alto Parks & Recreation Commissioner
Hon. Yoriko Kishimoto
Former Palo Alto Mayor, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board Member
Hon. Karen Holman
Former Palo Alto Mayor, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board Member
Hon. Tom DuBois
Former Palo Alto Mayor
Winter Dellenbach
Affordable Housing Advocate, Friends of Buena Vista Founder
Hon. Emily Renzel
Former Palo Alto Councilmember
Hon. Peter Drekmeier
Former Palo Alto Mayor
Hon. Enid Pearson
Former Palo Alto
Vice Mayor
Claire Kirner
PAUSD Parent Leader & volunteer, Cubberley Community Advisory Committee
Hon. Gail Woolley
Former Palo Alto Mayor
Annette Glanckopf
Emergency Service Volunteer Team Leader
Local Leaders Support Bryna
Public Officials and Community Leaders
Hon. Pat Burt, Former Mayor, current Councilmember, City of Palo Alto
Hon. Judge LaDoris H. Cordell (Ret.), Former Councilmember, City of Palo Alto
Hon. Peter Drekmeier, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto, Acterra co-founder
Hon. Tom DuBois, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto
Hon. Eric Filseth, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto
Hon. Karen Holman, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto, current Board Member, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Hon. Yoriko Kishimoto, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto, current Board Member, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Hon. Lydia Kou, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto
Hon. Ed Lauing, Former Mayor, current Councilmember, City of Palo Alto
Hon. Enid Pearson, Former Vice Mayor, City of Palo Alto
Hon. Keith Reckdahl, Councilmember, City of Palo Alto
Hon. Emily Renzel, Former Councilmember, City of Palo Alto
Hon. Greer Stone, Former Mayor, current Vice Mayor, City of Palo Alto
Hon. Gail Woolley, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto
Hon. Rowena Chiu, Vice President and Trustee, PAUSD School Board
Hon. Shana Segal, Former President, current Trustee, PAUSD School Board
Allen Akin, Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commissioner
Annie Bedichek, Ohlone, JLS and Gunn Parent Leader and Volunteer
Sally Bemus, Youth Advocate
Audrey Chang, Former Palo Alto Utilities Advisory Commissioner
Becky Epstein, Former Board Member and Vice President, Palo Alto Partners in Education
Winter Dellenbach, Affordable Housing Advocate, Founder, Friends of Buena Vista
Annette Glanckopf, Emergency Service Volunteer Team Leader, Midtown Palo Alto Community Volunteer
Jeff Greenfield, Former Chair and Commissioner, Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission
Utsav Gupta, Palo Alto Utilities Advisory Commissioner
Jennifer Chang Hetterly, Santa Clara County Planning Commissioner, Former Chair and Commissioner, Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission
David Hirsch, Member, Palo Alto Architectural Review Board
Hamilton Hitchings, Member, Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, Member, Housing Element Working Group
Todd James, Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commissioner
Kevin Ji, Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commissioner
Jeannet Keissling, Former Vice President, Neighbors Abroad; German-American Community Leader
Arthur Keller, Former Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commissioner
Marilyn Keller, Former Palo Alto Utilities Advisory Commissioner
Claire Kirner, PAUSD Parent Leader and Volunteer, Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Member
Ingrid Lai, Volunteer Coordinator, La Comida; Vice Pres., Chinese Historical and Cultural Project, Santa Clara; Avenidas Chinese Community Center Volunteer Instructor
Leigh Lien, Hoover Elementary School Parent Leader and Community Volunteer
Nadia Naik, Former Chair, Palo Alto Expanded Community Advisory Panel for Train Separations
Robert Phillips, Vice-Chair and Commissioner, Palo Alto Utilities Advisory Commission
Lili Nova-Roessig, Palo Verde, JLS and Gunn Parent Leader and Volunteer
Kendra Rosenberg, Former Chair, current member, Palo Alto Architectural Review Board
Roger Smith, Founding President and CEO, Silicon Valley Bank (Retired), Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Doria Summa, Former Chair and Commissioner, Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission
Community Supporters
Azin Akbarnejad-Oshagh
Naomi Allen
Elaine Andersen
Sabrina Baeck
Ann Lafargue Balin
Fred Balin
Celia Boyle
Sonya Bradski
Matt Bryant
Neilson Buchanan
James Cham
Adrianne Chang
Han Chen
Susana Chou
Adolfo Chou
Nico Chou
Tobias Chang Chou
Andrea Christensen
James Domaine
Abigail Domine
Clara Dye
Brian Dye
Claire Elliott
Ted Feng
Diane Finkelstein
Masha Fisch
Jeanne Fleming
Ryan Frick
Carol Garsten
Sarah Gibbs
Patrick Gibbs
Grant Gibbs
James Girand
Melanie Grondel
Jane Han
Daniel Hansen
Ellen Hartog
Jeff Herman
Christine Hodson
Terry Holzemer
Jay Hopkins
Vincent Hopkins
Amy Hsiao
Emilie Hung
Gen Isayama
Bethany James
Midori Kato-Maeda
Christine Miller Kelly
Ceci Ketendorf
Mary Kim-Walsh
John King
Leanna Kuo
Tony Lee
Jong-Mi Lee
Art Liberman
Hsiu-Yin Liou
Juhn Liou
Sherry Listgarten
Albert Liu
Max Liu
Karen Machado
Paul Machado
Jo Ann Mandinach
Eli Manjarrez
Jennifer Matsuzawa
Uv Mathoda
Diane McCoy
Gayle Laakmann McDowell
Shannon McEntee
Monica McHenney
Leor Melamedov
Heikyung Min
Mark Nadim
William Nee
Keith Nykaza
Amelia Pei
Eldon Pei
Tony Putulin
Andie Reed
Bill Ross
Leena Sansguiri
Rob Schreiber
Rosaleen Schwob
Carol Scott
Ted Selker
Ellen Shay
Phil Shirts
Brunilda Shtylla
Julia Simon
Anoop Sinha
Bob Strohecker
Star Teachout
Rebecca Thompson
Angelica Volterra
Rita Vrhel
Avery Wang
Vicki Wang
Christy Wang
Jeff Watt
Mimi Wolf
Azin Akbarnejad-Oshagh
MD, Pediatrician
Naomi Allen
Founding CEO, Executive Chair Brightline Health
Elaine Andersen
Sabrina Baeck
Ann Lafargue Balin
Fred Balin
Celia Boyle
Sonya Bradski
Matt Bryant
Palo Alto community volunteer
Neilson Buchanan
James Cham
Adrianne Chang
Han Chen
Susana Chou
Adolfo Chou
Nico Chou
Tobias Chang Chou
Stanford Student and Palo Alto Resident
Andrea Christensen
Community Member
James Domaine
Abigail Domine
Abby and James Domine
Clara Dye
Brian Dye
Claire Elliott
Senior Ecologist, Emeritus, Grassroots Ecology
Ted Feng
Diane Finkelstein
Masha Fisch
Jeanne Fleming
Ryan Frick
Carol Garsten
Coordinate house concert fundraiser
Sarah Gibbs
Patrick Gibbs
Grant Gibbs
James Girand
Melanie Grondel
Melanie Grondel
Jane Han
Daniel Hansen
Ellen Hartog
Jeff Herman
Christine Hodson
Terry Holzemer
Teacher
Jay Hopkins
Vincent Hopkins
Amy Hsiao
Emilie Hung
Gen Isayama
Founder CEO
Bethany James
Midori Kato-Maeda
Christine Miller Kelly
Digital Services Expert, US Department of State
Ceci Ketendorf
RN
Mary Kim-Walsh
John King
President of the Barron Park Association
Leanna Kuo
Tony Lee
Jong-Mi Lee
Art Liberman
Hsiu-Yin Liou
Juhn Liou
Sherry Listgarten
Palo Alto Weekly Blogger and Board Member
Albert Liu
Chief Legal Officer
Max Liu
Karen Machado
Paul Machado
Jo Ann Mandinach
Eli Manjarrez
Mr
Jennifer Matsuzawa
Uv Mathoda
Diane McCoy
Ms
Gayle Laakmann McDowell
Shannon McEntee
Ms.
Monica McHenney
Leor Melamedov
Community advocate
Heikyung Min
Mark Nadim
William Nee
Keith Nykaza
Amelia Pei
Eldon Pei
Tony Putulin
Andie Reed
Bill Ross
Community member
Leena Sansguiri
Palo Alto resident
Rob Schreiber
Rosaleen Schwob
Carol Scott
Ted Selker
Ellen Shay
Phil Shirts
Brunilda Shtylla
Palo Alto Resident
Julia Simon
Program Director, Silicon Valley Boychoir
Anoop Sinha
Research Scientist
Bob Strohecker
Treasurer, Palo Alto Historical Association
Star Teachout
PAUSD parent volunteer; Barron Park executive board
Rebecca Thompson
Angelica Volterra
Rita Vrhel
Avery Wang
Vicki Wang
Christy Wang
Jeff Watt
Retired Intel Fellow
Mimi Wolf
"Bryna Chang is exactly the kind of leader Palo Alto needs on the City Council. She is pragmatic, experienced, committed to decisions based on facts, and meaningful community input — not ideology. Bryna's priority is serving Palo Alto. And, I am confident she will do what's right for our city rather than be influenced by outside interests or treat local office as a stepping stone for personal ambitions. She brings independent judgment, integrity, and a focus on serving our entire community."
"What sets Bryna apart is her ability to listen. She approaches people with empathy and respect, takes resident concerns seriously, and works to ensure that those who may not feel comfortable speaking up have a voice in the decisions that affect our city ... Bryna understands the importance of fiscal responsibility and thoughtful environmental stewardship ... Bryna's dedication to public service, sound judgment and genuine care of the community will make her an effective and thoughtful member of the Palo Alto City Council."
"I've seen firsthand Bryna Chang's deep commitment to the Palo Alto community. She is one of those people who approaches every challenge with diligence, integrity, and an extraordinary attention to detail. Bryna takes the time to understand different viewpoints, welcomes people into the conversation, and brings thoughtful insight to difficult decisions. Her inclusive leadership style and careful, thorough approach make her exactly the kind of leader our city needs on the City Council."
"As a seasoned Planning & Transportation Commission member and a biologist, Bryna understands that Palo Alto's natural environment is not just "nice to have"; it is essential infrastructure that supports our health, climate resilience, biodiversity, and community vitality. She has been the Chair of the Planning and Transportation Commission twice and will use her leadership skills to help ensure that our city grows responsibly, without sacrificing the natural assets we all depend on."
"For an effective City Council, good intentions alone aren't enough — you need the analytical chops to dig into data and understand what’s important, and the practical judgement and empathy to weigh the tradeoffs and make choices that hold up for the community over time. That’s why Bryna was such a heavyweight on the Planning Commission, and will be again on Council. Any councilmember can make the easy decisions; but for the hard ones, you want people like Bryna Chang. She’ll be especially valuable on City finances. I encouraged Bryna to run, and I'm proud to support her campaign."
-Hon. Eric Filseth, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto
- Hon. Pat Burt, Former Mayor, current Councilmember,
City of Palo Alto
- Hon. Karen Holman, Former Mayor, City of Palo Alto,
current Board Member, Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District
- Hon. Lydia Kou, Former Mayor and Councilmember,
City of Palo Alto
- Claire Kirner, PAUSD Parent Leader
and Volunteer
"As former Mayor of Palo Alto and current Midpen Open Space board member, I am so excited that Bryna Chang is running for Palo Alto City Council! She combines big picture thinking with attention to details, always with her eye on building a sustainable, vibrant Palo Alto for future generations. Bryna will be the leader we need - smart, thoughtful, with the right values."
"I endorse Bryna Chang for Palo Alto City Council because I know Bryna to be both compassionate and empathetic and yet organized and practical. I strongly believe she can drive change, get results, and make improvements in this town for every voter. Bryna takes a driven, effective, and practical approach to policy-making. Palo Alto City Council faces significant challenges in terms of: affordable housing, budget constraints, and road safety, and Bryna has a solution-oriented approach to every problem that our town faces. I consider her to be a safe pair of hands."
"Bryna Chang supports a strong inclusive community as seen by her affordable housing advocacy informed and fueled by unusually deep policy experience. As a longtime member and Chair of the Planning and Transportation Commission, Bryna has tirelessly pushed for genuinely affordable low and moderate-income housing. She recognizes the need for more 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments to accommodate larger households rather than exclude them from our city. Based on her record, experience and ability, Bryna Chang is who we need making smart housing policy on our City Council."
"Bryna Chang will be an ideal member of City Council from day one. Her intensive approach to her work for the city on the Planning and Transportation Commission for the last 5 years gives her precisely the experience needed to analyze and vote on critical council issues. I saw her working with colleagues and creating practical solutions when we served together on PTC—and from my seat on City Council as well. She also brings residents long service to public schools and an amazing work ethic."
"I support Bryna Chang for Palo Alto City Council because of her extensive experience and background. She is a life-long Palo Altan and has served on our Planning and Transportation Commission for five years. During her time on the Commission she has demonstrated fiscal responsibility, deep understanding of the interconnectedness of the city and schools, partnership with Safe Routes to School, and has been a strong advocate for safety for our children. "
"Bryna has the skills and experience to be an outstanding Councilmember. On the Planning and Transportation Commission, she consistently demonstrated the pragmatic leadership needed to navigate the complex issues facing the city. Thoughtful, creative and proven, Bryna will be an exceptional steward for our community."
- Hon. Ed Lauing, Former Mayor, current Councilmember,
City of Palo Alto
-Hon. Yoriko Kishimoto, Former Mayor of Palo Alto, Ward 2 Director, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
-Hon. Rowena Chiu, Vice President and
Trustee, PAUSD School Board
-Winter Dellenbach, Affordable Housing Advocate, Founder, Friends of Buena Vista
- Hon. Shana Segal, Former President, current Trustee,
PAUSD School Board
- Hon. Keith Reckdahl, current Councilmember,
City of Palo Alto
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