74% of registered voters favor the transparency and good governance ballot measure. OAKLAND – A new poll shows huge support for Measure W, the Oakland Fair Elections Act, among voters. After reading the question on the ballot, 74% of registered voters indicated support for Measure W, with 8% of registered Read more…
Crossposted from the Northern California Grantmakers’ blog. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 Authors Jonathan Mehta Stein, Executive Director, California Common Cause and liz suk, Executive Director, Oakland Rising Action This is a pivotal moment in protecting and strengthening the fabric of American democracy. While we are still grappling with the destabilizing efforts Read more…
A ballot measure would create a public campaign financing option in Oakland, called “Democracy Dollars,” and increase transparency of who is spending to influence city elections. David Moore @ppolitics Co-founder of Sludge | SEP 28, 2022 Oakland Rising volunteer walk day for the fair elections campaign | ADRIANA OYARZUN PHOTOGRAPHY In a few Read more…
Fair elections require accurate information and equal treatment of candidates. Last week, progressive candidate for Oakland mayor, Allyssa Victory, filed her paperwork to qualify for the November ballot, despite illegal and biased hurdles from the City Clerk’s Office. The Clerk’s Office unfairly rejected her filings, a move that blocks Allyssa Victory from being listed on the ballot. We Read more…