William Yragui for East Bay Regional Park District Ward 3

“I have had the benefit of William's wisdom on many Park District issues during my 22 years serving on the Park Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors. His views and advice have always been helpful. I look forward to his joining the Board.”

Colin Coffey

HERCULES · Board of Directors, Ward 7, East Bay Regional Park District

Lynda Deschambault

Moraga · East Bay Regional Park District, Ward 2

Olivia Sanwong

Livermore · East Bay Regional Park District, Ward 5

“I have worked with William for over 10 years on Park District issues. He has always been a leading advocate for Parks, Open Space, preservation, and stewardship of our public lands.”

Dennis Waespi - Outgoing Director Ward 3

Castro Valley · Member, Board of Directors, East Bay Regional Park District, Ward 3

John Mercurio

Board of Directors, Ward 6, East Bay Regional Park District

“I am happy to support your campaign. Best of luck with everything, and keep up the good work.”

Robert Doyle

Walnut Creek · EBRPD General Manager, 2011-2020 (47 year EBRPD career)

Sara Lamnin

Hayward · Board of Directors Hayward Area Recreation & Park District

“William is a fierce advocate for open space and his voice will be an excellent addition to the EBRPD Board.”

Peter Rosen

Castro Valley · Board of Directors Hayward Area Recreation & Park District

Paul Hodges

Hayward · Hayward Area Recreation District, Board Member

Rick Hatcher

Hayward · Hayward Area Recreation District, Board Member

“William is exceptionally knowledgeable about the parks in Ward 3. He is a passionate advocate for preservation of open space, stewardship of the land, as well as increasing access for all to the parks.”

Susie Claxton

Fremont · Park Advisory Committee, Advisor, Ward 3

“William has a long and strong history of working to preserve and enhance the natural settings we are so privileged to live near. As a physician, I know the importance that exercise and being close to nature has on our physical and mental well-being. Of all the candidates running for EBRPD Ward 3, I trust William the most for the health of our community, parks, and ecosystem.”

Tri Do

Hayward · Public Health Physician

“William Yragui is one of the best prepared candidates for any office I have met - ever! His knowledge of how East Bay Regional Parks functions, its limitations, its goals and possible funding sources to meet unfulfilled dreams is truly impressive. He will serve as a great asset for park users in the TriCity area as he is passionate about improving the park experience for all and having more residents get into our regional parks. I hope to work with him and the Board on continuing challenges for wildfire mitigation.”

Bob Wieckowski

Fremont · None

“Mr. Yragui's decisions and values about our local parks, especially increasing accessibility for all residents to our local parks is paramount and match my own.”

Steven Coulthard

Glenmoor Gardens / Fremont · Local Businessman / Past Exalted Ruler - Fremont Elks Lodge

“William’s goals match my expectations for future management of present and future EB regional parks and open spaces. William has protected Open Space; a precious sanctuary for wildlife habitat while providing a place for us to be restored through nature.”

Mary Clements

Hayward · Member of Save Skywest Open Space Task Force

Leslie Goldstein

Berkeley/El Cerrito · Contracts and Grants Director, UC Berkeley- El Cerrito Parks and Recreation Commissioner (2009-2014), Friends of Wildcat Canyon Park

Joyce Norton-Jones

Castro Va;;ey

Norman La Force

Richmond · Sierra Club West Contra Costa Group Chair, Sprawldef

“I am proud to endorse William for EBRPD Board Ward 3.”

Mark Van Landuyt

Danville · The Young Turks & 4Dore Productions, Inc

“Wlliam’s devotion to East Bay public lands is relentless, as demonstrated by the time and effort he spent onboarding me as a Sierra Club hiking leader. I enthusiastically endorse William for EBRPD Ward 3.”

Erik Sommargren

Livermore · Water policy analyst and geologist

“William, as Chair of the South Alameda County Group, and I, as Chair of the Tri-Valley Group, of the Sierra Club, have worked together on environmental issues. William has led hundreds of outings in EBRPD parks and his knowledge of those parks is comprehensive. Likewise, he has led hikes in the Mission Peak Conservancy with his co-founders since 2014. I highly recommend William as a Director of Ward 3 on the EBRPD Board.”

Carol Silva

Livermore · Sierra Club Tri Valley Group Chair

“I think William would be a great addition to the EBRPD Board.”

Shirley Lewandowski

Dublin · Sierra Club Tri Valley Group ExCom

“You are the right choice, based on years of experience working to improve our parks and access to open space.”

Gary Wolff

Castro Valley · Water Resources Engineer & Economist EBMUD Candidate

“William has demonstrated a genuine commitment to our parks, open spaces, and the communities that enjoy them. I appreciate his hands-on involvement, practical approach, and willingness to listen to residents. His years of advocacy and community service bring valuable experience to the East Bay Regional Park District.”

Vipin Sharma

Fremont · Candidate for Fremont City Council District 3 2026

“William has a true passion to protect the parks we love dearly. I am proud to endorse William.”

Sarabjit Cheema

Union City · Teacher, Former Trustee for New Haven Schools

“Experience!!!”

Murphy McCalley

Castro Valley

Aziz Akbari

Fremont · Board President, Alameda County Water District

Donald Wong

Fremont

“William is a great neighbor and has done a lot for our community. He regularly organizes and volunteers for hikes, taking the time to share his knowledge about Mission Peak and other trails around Fremont. He genuinely enjoys bringing people together and giving back to the community. I’m happy to endorse him!”

SATHISH SRINIVASAN

Fremont

“I know William to be honest, conscientious, and to believe in wildlife conservation. That's exactly what we need on the EBRPD board!”

Mike Vandeman

Berkeley · Machine-Free Trails Association

Raj Salwan

Fremont · City of Fremont, Mayor

“He will represent me and my interests.”

Moina Shaiq

fremont

“William Yragui has years of community organizing experience and is broadly connected to groups and individuals working on conservation and related causes. He'll be ready to hit the ground running on the EBRPD board.”

Lisa Danz

San Francisco, formerly Fremont

“When wealthy property owners blackmailed the East Bay Regional Parks District into improving the roads leading to their properties near the Vargas Plateau by suing in court and in doing so denied Fremont residents access to the park for years, William was there to fight them. When NIMBY home owners near Mission Peak Park lobbied the City of Fremont into issuing parking tickets to Fremont residents who parked in their neighborhood when the tiny park parking lot overflowed, after a couple of those same NIMBYs sued the park to block an increase in the size of the parking lot because they claimed it ruined their view, William was there to fight them. William is getting my vote. If you care about maintaining local park access in the face of monied interests' ongoing attempts the deny access, he should get your vote too.”

Jeffrey Haran

Fremont

“I have known William for over 15 years and cofounded Mission Peak Conservancy with him. He is an effective advocate for maintaining and improving access to public lands. He is pragmatic and seeks solutions that properly balance the public use and preservation needs for public lands. William is also an effective public speaker and writer and can communicate policy and need to a wide audience. He has written numerous op-eds in print media that concisely outlines the issues and effective policy suggestions to address public concerns. William will be an excellent public advocate and I hope he has the opportunity to serve.”

Lawrence Edelson

Fremont · Mission Peak Conservancy

“For the last 15 years William has advocated for access and protection for our open spaces. No one has been a stronger and consistent advocate or has spent as much effort working with government agencies and others to enhance public access for all users of our East Bay parks. He spends multiple days per week in our East Bay Regional Parks and has advocated for expanding trails like Bay Ridge and the proposed Niles Canyon Trail to increase hiking and biking opportunities in the Southern East Bay.”

Steve Skala

Fremont · Fmr. Member Fremont Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Committee

“Over the past ten years of working closely with William, I’ve seen firsthand his unwavering integrity, passion, and commitment to the county's open spaces. His dedication and work ethic are unmatched—he is constantly going above and beyond, often following up late into the evening and on weekends. I recommend him without hesitation.”

Lisa Barboza

San Jose · Sierra Club Loma Prieta = Guadlupe Regional Group Chair, also, Chapter Chair, Outings

“William is very passionate about expanding public access to open spaces and parks and has been advocating for easier trail access to parks and open spaces for many years. If you see him on the trails, you will see him picking up trash and dog poop almost on a daily basis. He truly is the best person to represent us.”

Monica Melville

Fremont, CA · Past Co-President of Mission High School PTA (MPPFA)

“I have known William for the last few years and his support to the community is unwavering. I have joined his monthly hikes and seen how he uses the opportunity to being others into the folds of nature. He also voices the concern of the community in various forum and educates us on pros of any action being taken and its impact.”

Tushar Agarwal

Fremont

“I appreciate William’s understanding of how agriculture and parks share our working landscape and must function together. William “gets it,” he understands the synergy among agriculture, trails, and wildlife management that defines our working landscapes.”

Larry Gosselin

Livermore · Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine/CEO Sustainable Food Network LLC

“As a neighbor who has joined William on hikes, I have personally witnessed his deep dedication to, advocacy for, and care of the East Bay’s parks and natural spaces.”

Nathan Fo

Fremont

“With William Yragui we have an opportunity to bring a true environmental champion with deep experience to the East Bay Regional Park District Board.”

Eric Brooks

San Francisco · SF Bay Shoreline Contamination Cleanup Coalition - Co-Coordinator

“William puts his boots on the trail, his eyes on the ecosystems, and his whole heart in the park district.”

Richard Bangert

Alameda · Alameda Point Environmental Report

“Congratulations! You must be one of the best candidates for any park district anywhere.”

Jim Keller

San Jose · Hiker, Snowboarder, Kite flyer

“I know William personally. He is one of the most socially responsible person.”

Gourav Patro

Fremont · Ontio, Founder

“Best of luck - truly.”

Arthur Feinstein

San Francisco · Citizens for East Shore Parks, President

Andreas Kadavanich

Fremont · Bike Fremont

Gladys Phillips

Fremont

Dick Quigley

Pleasanton- Tri Valley area- Olivia's Ward · Retired Park ambassador/ volunteer, Alameda County Ag Advisioy Committee Member

Kelly Pocci

Piedmont

Debbie Frederick

Hayward

Daphne Lin

Fremont

Amelia Marshall

Oakland · Engineer, writer, real estate broker, equestrian

Steve Bakaley

Santa Cruz · Scientist, Sierra Club SF Bay Chapter Hike Leader - 20+ Years

Matt Morrison

Pleasanton · Attorney - Juvenile Law

Bill Quirk

Hayward · Former Member of the California State Assembly

David Furst

Livermore · Livermore Area Recreation District, Board Member

George Syrop

Hayward · City of Hayward, Council Member

Glen Schneider

Berkeley · Skyline Gardens Alliance

Francisco Zermeno

Hayward · Hayward City Council, CEO - Terlingua Translation Services

Anu Natarajan

Fremont · Managing Director, Global Housing Practice Global Policy Leadership Academy