Meet Brendan Moran

Walnut Creek isn’t just where I live. It’s where my family and I have chosen to put down roots, get involved, and give back.

I’m a longtime Walnut Creek resident, small business owner, and community volunteer who believes local government works best when it’s thoughtful, transparent, and grounded in real-world experience. I’m running for City Council because the decisions we make today will shape Walnut Creek’s quality of life for decades, and I believe our city needs steady, informed leadership to guide that future.

Deep Local Experience, Real-World Perspective

I currently serve on the Walnut Creek Planning Commission, where I’ve worked on some of the most consequential issues facing our city, including housing, traffic, smart growth, neighborhood compatibility, and long-range planning. That role has given me a clear understanding of how city policies affect residents block by block, not just in theory but in practice.

Before the Planning Commission, I served on the city’s Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Commission, and I remain actively involved in civic and nonprofit organizations throughout Walnut Creek. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Walnut Creek Library Foundation and support local arts, education, and family-focused nonprofits across the community.

Professionally, I’m a local real estate broker and small business owner. That background gives me a practical lens on housing costs, neighborhood stability, economic vitality, and how city decisions impact homeowners, renters, and local businesses alike.

Focused on What Matters Locally

While national politics can be loud and divisive, I believe the biggest impact on our daily lives comes from local decisions. How we plan our neighborhoods, manage growth, maintain infrastructure, support public safety, and preserve what makes Walnut Creek special all happen at the local level.

My priorities include:

  • Smart, balanced growth that respects existing neighborhoods

  • Thoughtful housing solutions that reflect Walnut Creek’s character

  • Traffic and transportation planning that works for families and seniors

  • Supporting local businesses and a vibrant downtown

  • Protecting quality of life while planning responsibly for the next generation

A Community-First Approach

My wife and I are raising our three children here, attending local schools, participating in local arts and sports, and experiencing Walnut Creek the same way many families do, as neighbors, parents, and community members. I don’t approach leadership as a stepping stone or a talking point. I approach it as a responsibility.

I believe experience matters. Listening matters. And local leadership matters most.

I’d be honored to earn your trust and your vote, and to continue working for a Walnut Creek that is thoughtful, welcoming, and prepared for the future.

Forward. Together.

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Brendan Moran having a friendly conversation indoors, one wearing a dark blazer and checkered shirt, the other in a floral short-sleeve shirt, standing near a window.
Brendan Moran and family at an outdoor street festival with a stage and musicians in the background, people sitting at tables, and vendor tents. The family is smiling and posing for the photo.