Safety & Sanctuary (Criminal Legal System)

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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Vote Nikki Fortunato Bas for Supervisor!

February 28, 2024
Bay Rising Action is thrilled to announce our endorsement of Nikki Fortunato Bas for Alameda County Supervisor! Look out for her on the March 5th prim…

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Vote Yes

Honey Mahogany

Lost with No 56.27% Yes 43.73%
Bay Rising Action is excited to endorse Honey Mahogany for District 6 Supervisor. Given the changes to District 6 from this year’s redistricting proce…

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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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John Hamasaki

Lost with No 62.66% Yes 37.34%
A former Police Commissioner who championed police accountability, Hamasaki is the strongest candidate for criminal justice reform in the race.

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Pamela Price

Won with 53.15%
District Attorneys hold one of the most critical and powerful roles in our legal system as they hold the power on who to sentence and how harsh that s…

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Rebecca Kaplan

Lost with Yes 47.89% No 52.11%
With two decades of experience in elected office, Rebecca Kaplan is the best choice to lead our county on issues of housing and homelessness, mental h…

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Jennifer Brouhard

Won with 50.01%
Jennifer Brouhard just retired as a social studies teacher after teaching for 27 years in OUSD. Her family is deeply invested in OUSD – her daug…

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Pecolia Manigo

Lost with Yes 37.96% No 62.04%
Pecolia Manigo is a leader in the Reparations for Black Students campaign, which is at the forefront of stopping school closures, getting police out o…

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