James Woodruff
Candidate for City Council (At-Large), Sebastopol · Welder/Fabricator
James Woodruff has lived in Sebastopol for 32 years and works as a welder. He has been active with the community organizing group Indivisible and has pursued formal education in wastewater treatment and water-supply management, describing himself as a strong advocate for working-class people and the labor community.
Positions in brief
Centers his platform on economic justice for working people, protecting immigrant residents, and climate action.
Woodruff's platform emphasizes economic justice, affordability, and support for working-class interests. He opposes local cooperation with ICE enforcement and surveillance and supports protections for immigrant residents. He describes himself as pro-choice and prioritizes climate crisis mitigation and building stronger neighborhood resilience. He has pledged to be a good listener and to work collaboratively and constructively with fellow council members.
On the issues
- Economy & Jobs
Advocates for economic justice and affordability, focusing on support for working-class residents.
“a strong advocate for working class people and the labor community”
Source → - Immigration & Border
Opposes local cooperation with ICE enforcement and surveillance and supports protections for immigrant residents.
Source → - Reproductive & Social Issues
Identifies as pro-choice.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Prioritizes climate crisis mitigation as a council priority.
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Pledges collaborative governance, committing to listen to constituents and work in good faith with fellow council members.
“in good faith, collaboratively and constructively”
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