KQED's Forum Mamdani’s NYC Victory Mobilized People Often Forgotten in Politics. What Would That Look Like Here?
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Nov 11, 2025 Join Jane Kim, California chair of the Working Families Party, Adena Ishii, the Mayor of Berkeley, and Noelia Corzo, San Mateo County's first Latina supervisor, as they discuss the often-overlooked voices in Bay Area politics. They explore the impact of grassroots outreach and the importance of representation for immigrant communities and caregivers. Adena shares her experience as a young leader, while Jane and Noelia emphasize the need for policies that prioritize tenant protections and community engagement. Together, they envision a more inclusive political landscape.
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Forgotten Workers Are The City's Backbone
- Zohran Mamdani's victory highlighted many often-overlooked workers as central to city life.
- Bay Area guests argued that their region also contains similarly braided, multicultural backbones that deserve political recognition.
Personal Roots In Care And Cleaning Work
- Noelia Corzo described her mother working as a nanny and housecleaner, illustrating everyday backbone labor.
- She also named a Mexican tenant activist and Asian grandmas doing Tai Chi as essential local figures.
Students, Black Residents, Immigrants Are Underheard
- Adena Ishii emphasized students and Black residents as underheard groups in Berkeley.
- She warned many immigrants feel scared to use their voices despite being vital to the city.