Transit & Environmental Justice
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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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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Measure RR – Make CalTrain Cleaner, More Affordable, & More Frequent
Won with 69% Yes 31% No
CalTrain runs along one of the worst and most polluting traffic corridors in the country. This 1/8¢ sales tax would make the trains more affordable an…
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Measure T – Extend Parcel Tax to Preserve Open Spaces
Won with 81.3% Yes 18.7% No
Green spaces are vital to thriving communities, and this continuation of a $24 annual parcel tax will extend funding for open spaces, as well as reduc…
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Measure S – Renew Clean Water & Flood Protection Program
Won with 75% Yes 25% No
Protecting against climate disasters, keeping drinking water safe and creating good green jobs in the local community — this measure is a Green New De…
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Measure Q – Pass Local Recovery and Relief
Won with 72% Yes 28% No
This is a 1/2 percent cent sales tax, with no state takebacks. Though it is a regressive tax, we support it because Daly City urgently needs the money…
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Measure X – Borrow Funds to Fund County Fire Dept
Won with 66.7% Yes 33.3% No
In the midst of increased climate crisis fires and reduced budgets, adding resources for the fire department is a good idea. This is a $90 million bon…
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Proposition RR – Caltrain Sales Tax
Won with 69% Yes 31% No
Caltrain, an essential part of our public transit network, will become cleaner, faster, greener and more affordable and accessible if this one-eighth…
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Bay Rising Action Endorses Senator Bernie Sanders for President
December 13, 2019
Bay Area Network Behind Local Progressive Wins Votes to Endorse Vermont Senator December 13, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Irene Rojas-Carroll, irene@bayri…
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Rebecca Kaplan
Won with Advancing to November Runoff: 41% Yes 58.8% Other Candidates
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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James Coleman
Lost with 11.5% Yes 88.5% Other Candidates
James Coleman is a young, progressive champion for the working class people of South San Francisco, and the only candidate in his race from a working…
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