Alameda County
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Measure X – Create Terms Limits for City Councilmembers
Oakland
Won with 80.21%
Measure X will create term limits for city councilmembers by capping service at 12 years, or three terms. It also clarifies the roles of City Auditor…
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Measure W – Create More Accountable Elected Officials by Limiting the Influence of Big Money
Oakland
Won with 73.92%
Measure W, the Oakland Fair Elections Act, will bring much-needed accountability to local government and make it possible for all Oaklanders to suppor…
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Measure G – Levy Bonds to Support Livermore Schools
Livermore
Won with 50.12%
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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Joel Vasquez
Oakland Unified School District Board of Education District 6
Lost with Yes 11.15% No 88.85%
Velasquez is a long-time organizer and community advocate for students and parents of OUSD. He is the co-founder of the non-profit organization Oaklan…
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Mike Hutchinson
Oakland Unified School District Board of Education District 4
Lost with Yes 30.94% No 69.06%
Mike Hutchinson is a huge and unwavering advocate for Oakland schools – he shows up where he’s needed and pushes hard on other school board dire…
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Max Orozco
Oakland Unified School District Board of Education District 2
Lost with Yes 16.54% No 83.46%
Max Orozco is a seasoned and passionate parent organizer from our ally organization, Parent Voices Oakland. He’s also a working-class parent of…
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