Previous hate rhetoric spewed by Trump between 2020-21 triggered a significant rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and violence.

Ishii was relatively unknown when she entered the mayoral race almost one year ago.a member of the Military Intelligence Service.

Her closest competitor was Councilmember Sophie Hahn with 24.appointed by former Mayor Tom Bates and current Mayor Jesse Arreguin.Ishii has always been active in local civic affairs since she moved to Berkeley 15 years ago.

is a well-known voice actor and media influencer.Also running were former Councilmember Kate Harrison.

she became the youngest president of the League of Women Voters of Berkeley.

Ishii was instrumental in the 2018 passage of Measure O.12 following a CNN report on comments from President-elect Trumps nominee for secretary of defense.

Dont Tell (DADT):Mark TakanoAttacking policies that allow LGBTQ+ servicemembers to serve in uniform openly is a disgrace.the repeal of DADT has had no overall negative impact on military readiness or its component dimensions.

Pete HegsethTakano is the primary sponsor of legislation to create a commission to investigate the historic and persistent harms of Dont Ask.Hegseth must renounce this stance if he seeks to lead our nations servicemembers.