Janani Ramachandran
American politician, Oakland City Council member
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Janani Ramachandran is an American politician who is a member of the Oakland City Council, representing the city's 4th district.
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UC Berkeley School of Law (JD)
Janani Ramachandran | |
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| Member of the Oakland City Council from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sheng Thao |
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| Education | Stanford University UC Berkeley School of Law (JD) |
Early life and education
Ramachandran was born and raised in the East Bay.[1] She is of South Indian descent.[2] She attended Stanford University and worked as a case manager at a community health clinic serving immigrant mothers. She later graduated from Berkeley Law School.[3] After graduating from law school, she worked in human rights law.
Political career
In 2021, she ran for California State Assembly and was defeated by Mia Bonta.[4]
Ramachandran defeated opponent Nenna Joiner in the 2022 District 4 city council race. She became the youngest person to be elected to the council and the first of South Asian descent.[3] She is also the first LGBTQ woman of color elected.[2] She has announced her intention to run again in the 2026 race.[4]
Personal life
Ramachandran identifies as queer.[4] She has one son.