My wife said she heard some odd noise last night. I told her with a straight face, “nothing out of the ordinary other than someone carrying a giraffe at 230am.” 😂

Recently, I became the 1st ever Latino mayor of Albany, California. A city that once was home to John birch society. I stand on the legacy of immigrants. My son and daughter are the grandchildren of immigrants. I reaffirmed our status as a sanctuary city, b/c I stand on business around here. FAFO.

Big love for everyone who needs a hug right now.

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New Year’s resolution: Be The Problem

Robin López appointed mayor of Albany, CA The ESPM PhD student was first elected to the Albany City Council in 2022 and most recently served as the city’s vice mayor.

ESPM PhD candidate Robin López (@hoodecologist.bsky.social) was appointed mayor of Albany on Dec. 9. First elected in 2022, López is the first person of Latino and mixed-Indigenous (Purepecha) ancestry to serve on the city council and as mayor. Congratulations, Robin! ourenvironment.berke...

I miss my friends from that blue bird app. I hope I can reconnect with most of them here, and develop new connections along the way.
Also - my son is a walking ball of chaos now.😱