Lori Droste

Lori Droste leads initiatives to expand housing access, revitalize downtowns, and strengthen anti-displacement strategies across the Bay Area. As a former Berkeley City Councilmember and Vice Mayor, Lori earned national recognition for authoring major housing reforms, including landmark laws to end exclusionary zoning and modernize parking regulations.

With over a decade of experience in governance, legislative strategy, and coalition building, Lori is committed to shaping equitable and sustainable communities through evidence-based policy and collaboration among policymakers, advocates, and experts.