"Let's Go Further, Together."
(DUBLIN, Calif.) — Dublin City Councilmember Kashef Qaadri today announced a growing coalition of endorsements for his reelection campaign for the Dublin City Council, District 4 seat. Qaadri, who was first elected at-large in 2022 and also served as Vice Mayor of Dublin in 2025, has earned widespread support from elected officials, regional Democratic organizations, labor unions, and community leaders throughout Dublin and the greater Tri-Valley area.
"Serving the residents of Dublin has been the honor of my life," Qaadri said. "Over the past four years, I've worked to make our city safer, more connected, and more prepared for the future. I'm running for reelection because there is more work to do, and I want to continue to keep building a Dublin where everyone thrives."
Photo Credit: kashef4dublin.com.
Key Priorities: Qaadri's reelection platform centers on three priorities shaped by ongoing conversations with Dublin residents:
Thoughtful Growth & Development: Ensuring Dublin's future growth is balanced, well-planned, and reflective of community needs.
Traffic & Infrastructure: Addressing congestion and investing in infrastructure that keeps pace with the city's growth.
Public Safety & Community Well-Being: Strengthening public safety resources and supporting the overall well-being of Dublin residents.
Record of Accomplishment: During his current term, Qaadri has delivered results for Dublin residents, including:
Public Safety Fair: Organized an event connecting residents directly with police, fire, and disaster preparedness resources.
Cultural Celebrations: Partnered with Dublin nonprofits to bring community celebrations such as Diwali, Holi, and Lunar New Year to Dublin.
IT Roadmap: Championed investment in the city's IT infrastructure to modernize the city website along with municipal operations.
A Broad Coalition of Support: Qaadri's campaign has earned endorsements from a wide range of elected officials and community leaders, including:
Mayors
Jack Balch, Mayor of Pleasanton;
John Marchand, Mayor of Livermore;
Newell Arnerich, Mayor of Danville
Dublin Elected Officials
Jean Josey, Dublin Vice Mayor; Michael McCorriston, Dublin Councilmember; Kristen Speck, Dublin Unified School District Board President; Kristian Reyes, Dublin Unified School District Board Member; Arun Goel, Director, Dublin San Ramon Services District; Catheryn Grier, Board Member, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
Democratic Clubs & Political Organizations
Alameda County Democratic Party; Tri-Valley Democratic Club; Asian Pacific American Democratic Caucus of Alameda County; Sikh Community Organized for Political Engagement (SCOPE)
Labor & Community Organizations
Alameda Labor Council; Laborers' Local 304; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 595; Sierra Club; Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Dublin Community Leaders
Wahida Rashid, Chair, Dublin Planning Commission; John Wu, Alternate Commissioner, Dublin Planning Commission; Michelle McDonald, President, Dublin Sister Cities Association; Audrey Borland, Board President, Dublin Education Alliance; Dharam Thakkar, Board Member, Dublin Education Alliance; Dawn Benson, Former Director, Zone 7 Water Agency; Dan Cooley, 2024 Dublin Citizen of the Year; Kaushik Macherla, Dublin Resident; Margaret Liang, Dublin Resident; Kim Hudson, Dublin Resident; Rajesh Agarwal, Community Leader
About Kashef Qaadri
Kashef Qaadri is a Dublin City Councilmember, first elected at-large in 2022 and elevated to Vice Mayor in 2025. Professionally, Qaadri works in cloud and data strategy at a local life sciences company. He is an active leader in Dublin's AANHPI community and remains a strong advocate for transparency in local government and expanded civic engagement among Dublin's youth. Kashef resides in Dublin with his family.
More information on Kashef Qaadri's platform and campaign is available at kashef4dublin.com.
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