Vote For Brandon Evans

My Bio

I came of age in Richmond during the early 2000s, a time marked by violence, grief, and disinvestment. I lost too many friends to gun violence and poverty — not because they lacked value or vision, but because they were born into systems that treated them like they were disposable. That pain never left me. I carry it not as a burden, but as fuel — a daily reminder that we can’t afford to wait for change. We have to create it.

Education became my path forward. I graduated from Pinole Valley High School in 2008, earned a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies and City Planning from San Francisco State, and later completed a master’s in Public Leadership. Most recently, I was accepted into the Doctorate of Public Administration program at National University. Every degree I’ve earned has deepened my understanding of how systems work — and how to change them.

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Since 2015, I’ve been doing the work — not just talking about change, but building it. I’ve served as a community organizer, nonprofit leader, and political campaign consultant. I’ve helped elect leaders who reflect our values and led grassroots efforts focused on youth empowerment, equity, and neighborhood revitalization. I served on Richmond’s Economic Development Commission, helping shift it from a passive advisory board into a driver of real policy change. I later served on the Planning Commission, where I fought for community-centered development. I co-founded Taste of Richmond — a celebration of our food, culture, and local talent — and helped establish the Cannabis Equity Subcommittee to push for policies that repair past harms and expand opportunity.

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Professionally, I’ve also had the honor of serving Richmond both inside and outside of government. I began with the City of Richmond’s Employment & Training Department, helping young people and working-class residents access job training, career pathways, and second chances. Today, I serve as a District Representative for Supervisor Shanelle Scales-Preston, where I work daily to connect communities with resources, advocate for policies that improve lives, and ensure that historically underserved neighborhoods are heard at the county level.

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Before this, I served under the late Supervisor Federal Glover — a public servant whose recent passing left a lasting mark on our region and on me personally. His example of steady, principled leadership challenged me to dream louder, serve deeper, and believe that someone like me could one day hold office and lead with integrity.

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But beyond titles and roles, I’m a proud father to Eden Luna Evans, a life partner to Erika Viveros, and a son, brother, and friend. I live in the same neighborhoods that shaped me. I shop at the same corner stores. I walk the same streets, carrying the same hope — that Richmond can and will become the city we all know it can be.

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I’m not running for City Council because I want power. I’m running because I know what it feels like to be shut out of decisions that shape our lives — and I believe Richmond deserves better.

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This campaign isn’t about promises — it’s about presence. It’s about listening, doing the work, and building something real with the people who’ve always kept this city going.

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Let’s build something that lasts. Together.

My Key Issues