Building Civic Capacity Across the Bay Area

BAMC exists to put civic-minded Muslims where decisions get made: on local boards, in commissions, and in conversation with the officials who shape affordability, public safety, housing, healthcare, and education. This page shows what we’ve built so far.

Our North Star

THE ROAD TO 1,000

Muslims serving on boards, commissions, and councils across the Bay Area.

TODAY: 80+ (INCLUDING ELECTEDS) + 14 (BAMC)

What We Have Accomplished:

2,480+ community members reached

55 members across 10 hyperlocal chapters

14 community members on commissions and local leadership roles this year

3 civic software projects built to support our work

Along the way, we held multiple listening sessions that trained community members on civic engagement and how local government works. Masjids across the Bay Area now feature voter registration on their websites, so signing up to vote is one click away from the places people already gather. 

What we discussed:

26+ meetings with officials and candidates

Freedom of Speech
Healthcare
AI & Technology
Immigration Enforcement
Elders Support
Affordability
Privacy & Surveillance
Public Safety
Israel
Islamaphobia
Black Economic Growth
Traffic
Childcare
Accessibility
Housing
School Funding

Officials and Candidates we engaged with.

  • Rep. Sam Liccardo: U.S. House, CA-16

  • Rep. Lateefah Simon: U.S. House, CA-12

  • Sup. Connie Chan: San Francisco Supervisor, D-1

  • Brian Hamachek: Candidate, Palo Alto City Council

  • Vicki Veenker: Candidate, Palo Alto City Council

  • Melissa Hernandez: President, BART Board of Directors

  • Rep. Ro Khanna: U.S. House, CA-17

  • Asm. Ash Kalra: CA Assembly, D-25

  • Mayor Matt Mahan: Mayor, San Jose

  • Ed Lauing: Candidate: Palo Alto City Council

  • Tom Steyer: Candidate, CA Governor

  • Gary Gechlik: Candidate, Palo Alto City Council

  • Rep. Jimmy Panetta: U.S. House, CA-19

  • Sen. Dave Cortese: CA  Senate, D-14

  • CM Domingo Candelas: San Jose Council member, D-8

  • Bryna Chang: Candidate: Palo Alto City Council

  • Katie Porter: Candidate: CA Governor

  • Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez: Sheriff, Alameda County

  • Mayor Barbara Lee: Mayor, Oakland

  • Rep. Aisha Wahab: U.S House, CA-14

  • Sup. Sylvia Arenas: Santa Clara County Supervisor, D-1

  • Chief Paul Joseph: Chief, San Jose Police Department

  • Jennifer Chawla: Candidate, Sacramento City Council D-1