Jane Brunner is a former member of the Oakland City Council, a position she held from 1996[1] to 2013.

She led in the fight to adopt Measure DD that raised $198 million for open space projects on the estuary waterfront, at Lake Merritt, and along Oakland creeks.

[3] In 2011, Brunner marched with peaceful protestors as part of the Oakland general strike.

Brunner lost the election, receiving 32% of the votes to 68% for Barbara Parker, a political newcomer but highly regarded city attorney.

[5] Seven others ran for the next Oakland City Council District 1 term,[6] won by Dan Kalb.