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Measure JJ – Raise Elected Officials’ Pay to Median Income for Berkeley
Berkeley
Though raising salaries is always tough, Berkeley’s current salaries are not commensurate with public service anywhere, let alone in such an expensive place to live. This measure raises the pay for the mayor to the median income for a three-person household in Alameda County, and raises the pay of council similarly.
Won with 64.6% Yes 35.4% No
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…
Measure BB – Ranked-Choice Voting
Albany
Ranked-choice voting allows diverse voices into the electoral process and frees voters to support who most represents them — not just who the politica…
Measure OO – Allow Everyone to Serve on City Boards & Commissions Regardless of Immigration Status
Hayward
Currently, our city rules keep some of the most qualified people who can help lead our community stuck on the sidelines simply because of the place of…
Measure II – Create Board and Director of Police Accountability
Berkeley
Clearly, this measure could go farther for civilian oversight and defunding of policing in Berkeley, but it is a good start. It creates a nine-member…
Measure HH – Fund Climate Equity Fund Through Increased Utilty User Tax
Berkeley
In an effort to fund a Climate Equity Action Fund, this measure places a tax on users’ electricity bills. Though there are carve-outs for low-in…