Berkeley Councilmember Ben Bartlett won what was expected to be a close election race with almost 70 percent of the vote. One of the unsung heroes behind the District Three Councilmember’s reelection was Chief of Staff James Chang

BERKELEY, CA, December 01, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — District Three Berkeley California Councilmember Ben Bartlett won what was expected to be a close election race with almost 70 percent of the vote. One of the unsung heroes behind the District Three Councilmember’s reelection was Chief of Staff James Chang. Over the years he’s worked for Councilmember Bartlett, Mr. Chang has proven himself to be an important factor in the operation and success of the Councilmember’s office. But who is James Chang?

The story of James Chang, Chief of Staff for Berkeley City Councilmember Ben Bartlett, has not been effectively told. This is part of an effort to share who James Chang really is and the degree to which he truly cares about Berkeley and the City of Berkeley Government.

James Chang is Chief of Staff for City of Berkeley City Councilmember Ben Barlett, District Three. He leads the daily operations and long-term vision of Councilmember Barlett’s office, working with various departments, agencies, and community groups to advance the city’s goals and values.

James Chang has over 10 years of experience in public service, with a strong background in policy development, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on housing and public safety issues.

Mr. Chang has spearheaded several successful projects and initiatives that have improved the quality of life and well-being of Berkeley residents.

James Chang said “What I do best is I know how to deliver for constituents who are in need, as long as they’re patient with me and give me time. Most of the time, I am able to give them what they want within reason, whether that’s cleaning up a street, making sure that our unhoused people are compassionately served, or getting a traffic circle at the edge of our district, or making sure that their events get fully funded. Also, getting $9 million for the African American Holistic Research Center, and making MLK Way much safer. It’s still messy, but safe. That took seven years, and I am so proud of it.”

Mr. Chang directed a team to build a 3-year housing funding strategy that reduced homelessness. Then he established a cross-functional leadership team among business and activist groups to prioritize public safety goals. And he secured $27M of infrastructure funding through collaborative legislation.

Through these projects, James Chang directed a team to build a 3-year housing funding strategy that reduced homelessness. Then he established a cross-functional leadership team among business and activist groups to prioritize public safety goals. And he secured $27M of infrastructure funding through collaborative legislation.

“For seven years”, Chang said, “I’ve been Chief of Staff to former District 7 Councilmember Kriss Worthington and now to Councilmember Ben Bartlett. In these roles, I’ve problem-solved for hundreds of students and participated in writing and passing progressive legislation to expand affordable housing, end homelessness, meet the climate crisis, and improve public safety. I’m a proven progressive leader who will always be true to these values, but I know that serving on the Council isn’t about political ideology; it’s about governance and service.”

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