Community Control & Political Power
California’s Accountability and Fair Representation Organization Joined by 24 State Leaders to Oppose Governor Recall
April 29, 2021
Statewide leaders urge Californians to vote “No” on the recall to protect state’s progress. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2021Contact: Angela…
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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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Just Recovery and Tenants Organizing During COVID-19: Interview with Tony Roshan Samara
March 10, 2021
One year ago, in March 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. In the year that followed, our communities have faced…
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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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How to Vote for Climate Justice and Address the Climate Crisis
October 03, 2020
For all of us living in the Bay Area, the smoke, fires, power shutoffs, and eerie orange skies have made action combating climate change even more urg…
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Voting for Black & Brown Lives: Critical Races Across the Bay to Defund Policing & Reinforce Community Solutions
October 02, 2020
All across California and the nation, this year has seen powerful uprisings calling for the defense of Black lives and the defunding of police. In com…
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I Ran Because “I Felt I Had To”: An Interview with Esther Goolsby
September 30, 2020
Esther Goolsby ran for Alameda County Supervisor, District 4, in March 2020, a race which she lost to fifth-term incumbent Nate Miley. The district in…
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“People Hold the Power”: An Interview with Alameda County Office of Education Trustee Angela Normand
September 30, 2020
In September, Bay Rising Action’s Executive Director Kimi Lee interviewed Alameda County Office of Education Trustee Angela Normand, who represents th…
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“I Was Feeling the Call of Community”: An Interview with Oakland City Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas
September 30, 2020
In September 2019, we interviewed Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas, who is on the Oakland City Council representing District 2 which covers Eastlake,…
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Vote Yes
Measure BB – Ranked-Choice Voting
Won with 73.2% Yes 26.8% No
Ranked-choice voting allows diverse voices into the electoral process and frees voters to support who most represents them — not just who the politica…
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Vote No
Measure Q – Change City Clerk from Elected to Appointed
Lost with 64.6% Yes 35.4% No
This measure would make the city clerk appointed, not elected. It stinks of an anti-democracy move.
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Vote Yes
Measure W – Tie Alamo Parks & Recreation Funding Ceiling to Population & Cost of Living
Won with 67.6% Yes 32.4% No
Raises the amount of money that can go to parks by a cost of living and population adjustment. This is a straightforward measure to support.
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