# PPC nominations **URL:** https://discuss.python.org/c/packaging/ppc-nominations/40.md [Latest](https://discuss.python.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.python.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.python.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the PPC nominations category](https://discuss.python.org/t/about-the-ppc-nominations-category/108550)
**Author:** [@brettcannon](https://discuss.python.org/u/brettcannon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/about-the-ppc-nominations-category/108550 "2026-08-15T15:10:45Z")
This category is for anything related to the nominations for the Python Packaging Council (PPC). --- ## [PPC endorsements from Astral / the uv team](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-endorsements-from-astral-the-uv-team/108896)
**Author:** [@zanie](https://discuss.python.org/u/zanie)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-endorsements-from-astral-the-uv-team/108896 "2026-09-08T19:27:18Z")
Hi! There are a ton of great nominees for the packaging council and I think it is hard to go wrong with your votes; regardless of who ends up serving, the council is going to be a dramatic improvement for Python packagi… --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for Axel Obermeier](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-axel-obermeier/108557)
**Author:** [@h-vetinari](https://discuss.python.org/u/h-vetinari)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-axel-obermeier/108557 "2026-09-07T17:15:23Z")
Seems like Brett’s idea caught fire quickly. :slight\_smile: I’m excited about the PPC in general, and about all the great candidates in particular – a pleasure to be in such company! :blush: I like the AMA idea because … --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for Eli Schwartz](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-eli-schwartz/108752)
**Author:** [@eschwartz](https://discuss.python.org/u/eschwartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-eli-schwartz/108752 "2026-09-07T15:45:09Z")
Hey, I heard everyone was doing these things so I figured I’d join in. :slight\_smile: You can read my nomination statement here: Nominee for 2026 Python Packaging Council Election | Python.org Feel free to ask me anyth… --- ## [PPC Nomination AMA for Paul Moore](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-paul-moore/108549)
**Author:** [@pf\_moore](https://discuss.python.org/u/pf_moore)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-paul-moore/108549 "2026-09-06T20:23:41Z")
Brett started this, but it’s a great idea, so here’s a thread for anyone who wants to ask me about my background, experience, or my nomination for the PPC. I’m happy to answer anything - to get the best council we can, … --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for Ralf Gommers](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-ralf-gommers/108595)
**Author:** [@rgommers](https://discuss.python.org/u/rgommers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-ralf-gommers/108595 "2026-09-06T13:10:56Z")
These AMA’s seem to be taking off - nice idea, thanks Brett! Here is mine, happy to answer any questions anyone may have :slight\_smile: You can see my nomination statement here. I’ll copy the “what would I focus on” par… --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for Lucas Colley](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-lucas-colley/108555)
**Author:** [@lucascolley](https://discuss.python.org/u/lucascolley)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-lucas-colley/108555 "2026-09-06T11:09:51Z")
Looks like everyone is doing this — AMA! --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for Bernat Gabor](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-bernat-gabor/108553)
**Author:** [@bernatgabor](https://discuss.python.org/u/bernatgabor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-bernat-gabor/108553 "2026-09-06T08:30:26Z")
Hey folks, great to see so many great fellow maintainers and participants in the packaging ecosystem run for the packaging council. I’ve decided to run myself too. If you have any questions on my goals and hopes on what … --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for Henry Schreiner](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-henry-schreiner/108567)
**Author:** [@henryiii](https://discuss.python.org/u/henryiii)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-henry-schreiner/108567 "2026-09-06T08:11:11Z")
Hi all, I’m going to join in the AMA for packaging council nomination too. You can see my statement here: Nominee for 2026 Python Packaging Council Election | Python.org. It’s pretty light-weight, though, so hopefully t… --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for Saurav Singla](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-saurav-singla/108691)
**Author:** [@sauravsingla08](https://discuss.python.org/u/sauravsingla08)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-saurav-singla/108691 "2026-08-22T04:09:16Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Saurav Singla, and I’m a candidate in the inaugural Python Packaging Council (PPC) election. My background spans AI, data science, research, education, and building technology for real-world production… --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for William Woodruff](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-william-woodruff/108551)
**Author:** [@woodruffw](https://discuss.python.org/u/woodruffw)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 6:37am UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-william-woodruff/108551 "2026-08-18T06:37:21Z")
Hey folks, I’ll also open one of these AMAs. You can read my nomination/platform statement here: Nominee for 2026 Python Packaging Council Election | Python.org I’m happy to answer any questions anyone has … --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for Brett Cannon](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-brett-cannon/108546)
**Author:** [@brettcannon](https://discuss.python.org/u/brettcannon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-brett-cannon/108546 "2026-08-17T22:41:42Z")
I’m going to try an experiment and explicitly open myself up to questions about my nomination for the PPC. You can ask here or see Frequently Asked Questions - Open Source by Brett Cannon for other ways you can ask me a … --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for Matthias Köppe](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-matthias-koppe/108618)
**Author:** [@mkoeppe](https://discuss.python.org/u/mkoeppe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:46pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-matthias-koppe/108618 "2026-08-17T20:46:44Z")
As prompted by the PPC election administrators, here is my AMA thread. Nominee statement --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for Pradyun Gedam](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-pradyun-gedam/108561)
**Author:** [@pradyunsg](https://discuss.python.org/u/pradyunsg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-pradyun-gedam/108561 "2026-08-17T16:58:40Z")
I’m a bit late to the party, in terms of creating this topic – thanks Brett for this idea! I’m very excited that we’re actually in the process of establishing the inaugural council. :smile: I did self-nominate myself, a… --- ## [PPC nomination AMA for Dan Yeaw](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-dan-yeaw/108554)
**Author:** [@danyeaw](https://discuss.python.org/u/danyeaw)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-dan-yeaw/108554 "2026-08-17T15:38:23Z")
Hey all! I am running for the packaging council to help serve you with a focus on: Building a bridge between the conda and PyPA ecosystems because there is an opportunity for us to move Python packaging to the future … --- ## [PPC Nomination AMA for Donald Stufft](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-donald-stufft/108565)
**Author:** [@dstufft](https://discuss.python.org/u/dstufft)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-donald-stufft/108565 "2026-08-16T20:07:04Z")
These AMAs seem like a reasonable idea, so here’s one I’ll open myself :slight\_smile: You can see my nomination statement here. Happy to answer any questions folks have, or just chat about packaging stuff as well … --- ## [PPC Nomination AMA for Cary Hawkins](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-cary-hawkins/108547)
**Author:** [@cjames23](https://discuss.python.org/u/cjames23)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://discuss.python.org/t/ppc-nomination-ama-for-cary-hawkins/108547 "2026-08-14T17:03:19Z")
Thanks Brett for the great idea. I am starting this thread to open myself up for questions you want to know about me and my nomination to the PPC. This should lower the barrier to getting information from me about how I…