2022 Board Elections Voting information

We are electing our 2022 Board Members - Your vote counts! See below for more information of how to vote and attend our board elections meeting.

​Virtual Voting: 
November Member Meeting & EBRHA Board Elections
Tuesday, November 23 3:00-4:30pm via Zoom 
We will be holding live voting during the meeting - register now!

In Person Voting :
If you are unable to attend the virtual meeting, we are also offering in-person voting in our office during the following times:

Monday, November 22: 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday, November 23: 9:00am-12:00pm
*no appointment necessary*

Address:
3664 Grand Ave. Suite B
Oakland, CA  94610

Note: 
Facial coverings are required in our office and we will perform a temperature check upon entry.
                                                                     

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Introducing EBRHA Board Nominees

The Nominating Committee at EBRHA is happy to introduce the four nominees selected for the association's Board Election on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 3:00 PM PT. The nominees include returning candidates Luke Blacklidge, Irina Gelfenbeyn, Carmen Madden, and Joshua Polston. All EBRHA members should attend the November meeting and cast their votes. Register for the event here. Learn more about each candidate and how to cast your vote below.

Luke Blacklidge
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Luke is a real estate broker and has specialized in East Bay apartment buildings for over 30 years. He owns and manages several apartments in Oakland and surrounding areas. Luke has been an active EBRHA board member for 20 years, is a past president, and is the current vice president of the association. He currently chairs the EBRHA Board Nomination Committee and also serves on the Legislation and Political Action Committee.

Irina Gelfenbeyn
An Oakland-based housing provider and longstanding member of the EBRHA Board, Irina has played an active role in various committees and functions, including legislation, events, membership, and communications. Irina is currently the second vice president of EBRHA and serves as the association's Branding and Marketing Communications Committee chair.

Carmen Madden

Carmen is a resident of Oakland and also owns commercial and residential property in the city. Carmen has been a part of the EBRHA Board since 2013 and currently serves on the Programs and Content and Board Nomination Committees. She often teaches the Rental Property Management series at EBRHA and loves advising and working with EBRHA members on various property management issues.  Carmen thoroughly enjoys being a part of the EBRHA community and looks forward to serving another term as Board Member.

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Joshua Polston
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Joshua Polston is a small property owner, micro-developer, and investor in the East Bay. His background includes economic analysis, urban planning, and aviation planning. Originally from Los Angeles, Joshua came to the East Bay in 1991 to earn his bachelor's degree in political economy. Joshua regularly presents webinars on rental property management, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and local housing laws. He currently co-chairs EBRHA's Legislation and Political Action Committee and serves on the Programs and Content Committee.

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