I’m Latika. I’ve lived in Orinda for 22 years, have guided three kids from Del Rey through Miramonte, and have both pride and gratitude for all that we enjoy in this incredible slice of the world that we call home.
It has been my absolute honor to serve you on the Orinda City Council since 2022, serving as Vice-Mayor and, last year, as your Mayor. I promised to move Orinda forward while preserving the quality of life that we all cherish, and I am proud of the work we have done together. I am a person grounded in community; I gain energy and joy from the beauty of collective being. From local community celebrations to Rotary fundraisers, I show up, and I genuinely believe that the best decisions are made when we listen to diverse perspectives.
In my professional life, I have litigated and advised on policy for 30 years. As a partner at a law firm, I represent employees and labor unions, fighting for the legal rights of working people. Practicing law has taught me how to negotiate, collaborate, and bring all stakeholders together to create transparent, forward-thinking solutions. I’m running for re-election to the Orinda City Council because we have built tremendous momentum over the past four years, and I want to continue this important work. If you honor me with another term, I will continue focusing on creating an Orinda that is safe, prepared, welcoming, vibrant, and economically thriving.
