Jackie Elward – AD 12

Jackie became the first Black woman elected to the Rohnert Park Council in 2020 by defeating a six-term incumbent. During her tenure on the Council and as Mayor, Jackie has focused on building more homes that Rohnert Park residents can afford, helping the unhoused get off the streets, expanding access to open space and parks, improving water quality and efficiency, and making public investments in transportation, sustainable agriculture, and clean energy, all while maintaining a balanced budget