Endorsers

Oakland Mayor Jean Quan

“I pledged to go vegetarian for Oakland Veg Week to explore Oakland’s bountiful and multiethnic vegetarian options and to do my part to eat a greener, healthier diet. I hope Oakland residents will join me.” —Jean Quan, Oakland Mayor

Oakland District 4 Councilmember Libby Schaaf

“Oakland Veg Week provides Oakland residents an opportunity to explore healthier eating habits and lighten their carbon footprint. I’m excited to take the veg pledge and hope my constituents will join me” —Libby Schaaf, District 4 of Oakland City Council

Oakland District 2 Councilmember Pat Kernighan

“I am excited to participate in Oakland Veg Week and explore the wide variety of healthy and good for the planet meat-free fare Oakland has to offer.”—Oakland District 2 Councilmember Pat Kernighan

Oakland District 3 Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney

Oakland District 5 Councilmember Noel Gallo

Alameda County District 5 Supervisor Keith Carson

“Alameda County has been a leader in preserving our environment and protecting the health and quality of life of its residents through the Climate Action Plan, recycling programs, greenhouse gas emission reductions and other sustainability programs. My staff and I are excited to participate again this year in the Alameda County Vegetarian Week and continue to do our part to improve the environment, animal welfare and our health!”—Alameda County District 5 Supervisor Keith Carson

Alameda County District 3 Supervisor Wilma Chan

California Assemblymember Rob Bonta

Barbara Lee, US Congresswoman

“I’m excited to participate again this year in Oakland Veg Week—in fact, I’ve been meat-free for four weeks now. This is an important issue not just for our bodies, but for our communities. Oakland Veg Week is a great way to kick off a meat-free diet, but it’s easy to make it more than a week, and I’m proof of that.” Barbara Lee, US Congresswoman

Michael Colbruno, Past Chair, Oakland Planning Commission

“Becoming a vegan 13 years ago changed my life for the better. My health has never been better and I have endless energy. It’s also allowed me to appreciate the beautiful lives of the animals, all of whom have souls, feelings and personalities. Moreover, it’s opened my eyes to the enormous environmental impact it takes to raise cattle and other livestock. Eating healthy is good for you, good for your planet and good for the animals. Support your local vegetarian restaurant and learn to live a more thoughtful and healthier life.” —Michael Colbruno, Past Chair, Oakland Planning Commission; Animal Lover

Richard Raya, Executive Director, Youth Radio

Abel Guillén, Vice President, Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees

“I’m proud to endorse Oakland Veg Week and encourage Oakland residents to take the veg pledge for your health, for the environment, and for the animals. It’s a great opportunity to support participating local restaurants and to learn more about the benefits of a plant-based diet.” —Abel Guillén, Vice President, Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees

Rebecca Saltzman, Director, BART Board, District 3

Council President Pro Tem Rebecca D. Kaplan