Ranked-choice voting allows for multiple voices in the election process, giving voters more freedom to choose who best represents them—not just who the political establishment supports.
Incluir la educación pública en la boleta electoral: con el aumento de los presupuestos públicos, junto con los costos asociados con el aprendizaje remoto y la preparación para un regreso seguro a la escuela, la financiación escolar se ha vuelto aún más importante. Invertir en los estudiantes y la comunidad en general a través de propuestas. …
With the increasing climate crisis fires and budget cuts, it is a good idea to increase resources for the fire department. This is a $90 million bond that benefits the Alameda County Fire Department and has the support of the County Board of Supervisors...
Establish a half-cent sales tax that would raise $150 million annually to fund public services for the next 10 years. Although this is a regressive sales tax for general funding, and low-income individuals (rather than corporations) would bear responsibility, we need...
Extend the current tax measure for 13 years, continuing to tax utility users in unincorporated areas. The power company should pay these taxes, but this tax is an important source of revenue for the county and should be continued...
As the Oakland Police Commission (a task force won by the community) prepares to cut the budget for Oakland policing by 50% next year and reallocate funds to community services like jobs, health care, and housing. This proposal would…