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Covering housing, permits, or local government? We can connect you with city and county officials who’ve taken on these problems in their own jurisdictions.

What is the abundance elected network?

The Abundance Elected Network (AEN) is a peer network of local elected officials in city and county government who learn from each other’s wins and setbacks. Members work through permit reform, housing finance, and the other problems they raise with the group. AEN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and part of the Abundance Network.

Who leads the abundance elected network?

Giselle Hale

Managing Partner, Abundance Network
Former Mayor, Redwood City, CA

Giselle leads the Abundance Elected Network and is its spokesperson, bringing together elected officials working to deliver housing, infrastructure, and effective government. She got her start in politics on the Obama 2008 and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo campaigns, then spent nearly a decade at Facebook leading media partnerships product marketing. She also served on the Redwood City Council and as Mayor, where she championed housing production.

where has the Abundance Elected Network appeared?

May 2026 • UCLA Housing Voice • Podcast
Episode 114: “Stuck” Book Club pt. 2 with Giselle Hale
January 2026 • US Conference of Mayors • Video
Closing Plenary with Giselle Hale
October 2025 • The Realignment • Podcast
Giselle Hale: Moving Abundance from Op-Eds to Action

Can I talk to a member?

Send your outlet, topic, and deadline, and we’ll check with Members whose work fits. Members can speak on housing, permit reform, energy, transportation, childcare, and public safety. Not sure a Member fits your story? Email and ask. On deadline? Put it in the subject line.

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