San Jose
Final Election Results: Oakland Voters Affirm Commitment to Equitable Democracy and Reimagining Public Safety Oakland Rising Action Celebrates Victories for Working-class, Immigrant, Black and Brown Oaklanders
December 09, 2022
Oakland Rising Action’s Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2022 CONTACT: liz suk, Executive Director, Oakland Rising A…
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Cindy Chavez
Lost with No 51.21% Yes 48.79%
Cindy Chavez is a longtime labor and community ally with a history of partnering with grassroots organizations that represent working families and has…
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Peter Ortiz
Won with 54.82%
Peter Ortiz is a lifelong San Jose resident and has dedicated his life to uplifting the people of East San Jose as an educator, business mentor, and e…
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Measure T – Raise Funds for Schools Through Bond
Won with 69.12%
Admittedly, bonds are a regressive way to raise funds that saddle the public with debt and bring Wall Street into managing our democracy, and we would…
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Measure S – Raise Funds for Schools Through Bond
Won with 71.28%
Admittedly, bonds are a regressive way to raise funds that saddle the public with debt and bring Wall Street into managing our democracy, and we would…
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Measure R – Raise Funds for Schools Through Bond
Won with 63.10%
Admittedly, bonds are a regressive way to raise funds that saddle the public with debt and bring Wall Street into managing our democracy, and we would…
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Measure P – Raise Funds for Schools Through Bond
Won with 65.01%
Admittedly, bonds are a regressive way to raise funds that saddle the public with debt and bring Wall Street into managing our democracy, and we would…
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Measure N – Raise Funds For Schools Through Bonds
Won with 66.63%
This measure would let East Side Union High School District receive more funding through bonds. Admittedly, bonds are a regressive way to raise funds…
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Measure I – Adjust City Charter for Inclusion and Equity
Won with 58.03%
This would put several equity provisions into the city charter, including allowing non-citizens to serve on boards, making the campaign ethics commiss…
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Yes on Measure B for Fair Elections and a Just Democracy
Won with 55.48% Yes 44.52% No
Democracy works best when it reflects all our voices — no matter who we are, what we look like, or what’s in our wallet. San José has the opportu…
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A Leaderful Vision for Equity and Justice
April 20, 2021
Here at Bay Rising Action, we know that our communities are powerful and leaderful. When we elect accountable leaders who truly represent us at every…
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Textbank for local progressive candidates!
October 29, 2020
Texting is an easy way to get out the vote from wherever you’re based. All you need is a phone and a computer. Sign up now to help support these…
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Measure H – Increase Card Room Tax for City Services
Won with 72.6% Yes 27.4% No
This measure would raise card room taxes from 15% to 16.5% and allow each of the city’s two casinos to add 15 tables. The San Jose Mercury News oppose…
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