John Bauters
Candidate for Supervisor, Alameda County, CA
John Bauters is a pragmatic leader with a deep commitment to environmental justice and sustainability. Serving on the Emeryville City Council since 2016, including three years as Mayor, John has been instrumental in transforming the city into a model for green living.
Nationally recognized as “America’s Bike Mayor,” John’s initiatives have made Emeryville one of the most bike-friendly and walkable cities in the nation. His leadership on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board has resulted in some of the strictest air quality regulations in the world, and his work on the Alameda County Transportation Commission has integrated climate goals into countywide transportation planning.
John’s Vision
Combating climate change
John Bauters served as chair on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board, and received the inaugural Visionary Award from the SF Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club for championing some of the nation’s strongest refinery emission regulations. As our Supervisor, John will continue working to ensure clean air and water for our communities and make Alameda County a national leader in the fight against climate change. That’s why he’s endorsed by environmental advocates like the Sierra Club and 350 Bay Area Action.
Investing in livable communities
Under John Bauters’ leadership, Emeryville has become a model for walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-oriented living. He has helped transform Emeryville by cleaning up the streets, strengthening safe routes to schools, and helping the local art, restaurant, and small business community thrive. Last year, John led the effort to adopt a Countywide Bikeways Plan – a 400 mile connected network of safe bicycle infrastructure, the first ever for the county.
John now aims to bring this vision to the Board of Supervisors, ensuring all of Alameda County benefits from cleaner streets, safer neighborhoods, and accessible and environmentally friendly transportation options.
“Our fight against climate change is about more than just reducing emissions—it’s about building a future where everyone has access to clean air, safe streets, and sustainable communities. As Supervisor, I’m committed to leading Alameda County toward a greener, healthier tomorrow by expanding sustainable transportation, promoting environmental protections, and ensuring that our most vulnerable communities are at the forefront of climate resilience efforts.”
-John Bauters
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