Who Is Jesse Arreguín? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Jesse Arreguín, born on September 4, 1984, is a prominent American politician known for his significant role in shaping local policies and advocating for community issues. As of 2025, Arreguín is 40 years old. He has served as the Mayor of Berkeley, California, and is recognized for his leadership in various social causes. His dedication to enhancing the quality of life in his community has made him a notable figure in American politics.
| Occupation | Politician |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 4, 1984 |
| Age | 41 Years |
| Birth Place | Fresno, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | U.S |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Though not widely discussed, Jesse Arreguín's height is approximately 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm). His weight is estimated around 165 lbs (75 kg), and he maintains a healthy physique indicative of his active lifestyle. His body measurements, while not publicly detailed, reflect a commitment to personal fitness and well-being.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Jesse Arreguín remains private about his personal life. Speculations about his dating status suggest he is currently single, although there have been some rumors about past relationships. He is known to value relationships with family and friends, often emphasizing the importance of community and support networks in his public addresses.
His parents and grandparents were farmworkers. At age 9 Arreguín became involved in the campaign to change the name of Army Street to Cesar Chavez Street in the historically Latino Mission District of San Francisco.
Arreguín continued to be involved through efforts against reversing the name change in 1995, described as having "campaigned tirelessly to keep one of the Mission's main thoroughfares named after his idol, Cesar Chavez." Arreguín was the first in his family to attend college, and attended the University of California Berkeley.
While at UC Berkeley he served as the City Affairs Director for the Associated Students of the University of California and was elected to the Berkeley Rent Stabilization board in 2004, serving as chair until 2008. Arreguín has also served on the Housing Advisory Commission, Zoning Adjustments Board, and Downtown Area Plan Advisory Committee.
Net Worth and Salary
Jesse Arreguín's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million as of 2025. His salary as the Mayor of Berkeley contributes significantly to this figure. Though specific compensation details vary, local government officials typically earn a modest salary compared to other industries. Nonetheless, his achievements in public service and strategic financial decisions have bolstered his overall wealth.
From 2008 to 2016 Arreguín served two terms as a Berkeley City Council member representing City Council District 4. On the council Arreguín drafted and passed over 300 pieces of legislation.
He helped increase the city's minimum wage to $15, co-wrote the Downtown Area Plan, passed the Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee used to build affordable housing, created police reform after Black Lives Matter demonstrations, and worked to save the historic Main Post Office.
Career, Business, and Investments
Jesse Arreguín’s career is marked by his dedication to public service. After being elected to the City Council, he became the youngest mayor in Berkeley's history when he took office. His work focuses on affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and social justice. Beyond politics, Arreguín has engaged in various advocacy projects and community investments, working closely with local organizations to promote economic development.
Arreguín was one of 18 Bay Area officials who took part in the Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco’s Israel Seminar, a 10-day tour of Israel that includes conversations with “speakers from all perspectives” of the conflict, according to Tyler Gregory, the council’s CEO.
Arreguín faced criticism from dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors, he defended himself saying “This was an important experience for me, not just to be a more effective advocate for peace in the Middle East, but also to be a more effective public servant for a community with a large Jewish and Palestinian community,” he said.
“Interpreting my travels as an endorsement of how either side has managed the conflict would be an unfortunate mistake.” Critics included former Berkeley mayor Gus Newport, campus lecturer and co-founder of Zaytuna University Hatem Bazian and Jewish Voice for Peace member Ellen Brotsky, and spokesperson for the Arab Resource and Organizing Cent
er Wassim Hage.
Social Network
Arreguín is active on multiple social media platforms, including Twitter and Instagram, where he shares insights on his political initiatives and community engagement activities. His online presence allows him to connect with constituents and followers, providing real-time updates on his work and the issues affecting the Berkeley community.
In January 2017, following the release of Donald Trump's executive orders calling for the construction of a border wall, and enforcement of immigration law including the withholding of federal funds from sanctuary cities, Arreguín released a statement along with other progressive mayors in the region opposing the "hateful and harmful policies." Wh
en a talk by controversial "alt-right" commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was announced on the University of California, Berkeley campus in February 2017, Arreguín said, "Bigotry is unacceptable.
Hate speech isn't welcome in our community." After violent protests caused UC Berkeley to cancel the talk, Arreguín said, "We as a city do not make a decision about inviting a speaker. We do not make a decision to cancel a speaker.
This was a decision of the university." In response to the same incident, Arreguín referred to Yiannopoulos as a "white nationalist," but later retracted this characterization, and instead described him as an "alt-rightist." Arreguín reportedly began receiving death threats from Yiannopoulos supporters across the country after his statements were
covered by right-wing news website Breitbart News, Yiannopoulos's employer at the time.
With Arreguín's backing, the Berkeley City Council voted in March 2017 to divest from companies involved in constructing the proposed border wall with Mexico, becoming one of the first cities in the country to do so.
The council also passed a resolution calling for the impeachment of Donald Trump, co-sponsored by Arreguín, who said, "Every day there’s a new ethical problem that warrants impeachment." Arreguín reportedly again became a target of death threats when conservative commentator Ann Coulter planned to speak on the UC Berkeley campus and canceled he
r appearance over safety concerns in April 2017.
During protests over Coulter’s appearance, Arreguín was denounced for supporting the far-left group BAMN (By Any Means Necessary), which has incited violent protests, after it became known that he had "liked" their Facebook page.
In response, Arreguín said that "following or liking pages does not mean you support what that group is doing," adding, "I am not a member of BAMN, and I do not support the views and the violent actions of that group." He later unfollowed the group.
In May 2017 Arreguín co-sponsored the successful resolution to divest the City of Berkeley from Wells Fargo Bank in response to allegations that the bank opened fraudulent deposit accounts, the bank's financing of private prisons and the Dakota Access Pipeline.
After Trump's withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement in June 2017, Arreguín pledged along with 350 other mayors "to uphold the Paris Agreement goals even though President Donald Trump pulled the U.S.
out of the international agreement to combat climate change." Following the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally, attention was brought to a far-right rally planned for August 27, 2017, in Berkeley.
Ahead of the event, Arreguín stated that his office was "currently exploring all options, including whether we have the legal means to stop this rally from taking place." At a press conference with local leaders including Rep. Barbara Lee and State Sen.
Nancy Skinner, Arreguín called for opponents of the rally to hold counter-demonstrations in different locations to avoid violence between groups.
Education
Jesse Arreguín attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in public service, equipping him with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of local governance and community relations.
