Oakland Rising is a formation of six community-based organizations that have come together to build a progressive city -wide electoral base that forwards and agenda which addresses the needs and issues of low income communities of color in Oakland. Organizations that make up Oakland Rising have decided to step-up and take leadership to build and put in place the capacity needed to realize and sustain a long-term progressive vision for Oakland. Our current work focuses on three major goals through which we are developing critical and key pieces of infrastructure necessary to build progressive power in Oakland:
Open Letter On Oakland's Special Election
Oakland Special Election- TUESDAY, JULY 21st - Vote by Mail Only
LET'S TURN OUT OUR VOTE!!!
YES ON EVERYTHING!!!
Oakland is facing a $100 million budget deficit and we have an opportunity to close the gap on July 21st!
Measure C: PROTECT ARTS AND CULTURE!
Hotel Tax – Increases the hotel tax from 11% to 14%. Generates $3 million per year towards Oakland Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland Museum of California, Oakland Zoo, and Cultural Arts and Festivals
Measure D: FUND CHILD SERVICES/ SAVE MONEY
Kids First Set-Aside, Measure OO Compromise. Measure D will save $3 million per year in the Oakland General Fund.
Measure F: FAIR SHARE FOR OAKLAND CITY
Establishes an 18% business tax on Medical Marijuana dispensaries. Measure F will generate an estimated $800,000 annually toward the General Fund.
Measure H: CLOSE CORPORATE TAX LOOPHOLES
Measure H will establish a mandatory corporate real estate transfer tax. An estimated $500K to $1 million will be generated toward the General Fund each year.
Help make sure that Oakland voters are informed and engaged in this critical citywide
VOTE BY MAIL ONLY
election!
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PHONE-BANKING: 6 - 9pm
Whether you are a seasoned activist or a first-time phone-banker, we will provide everyone with a comprehensive training from 5:30-6pm. Food, drinks, phones, and plenty of election fun provided!
MONDAYS @ ACORN: June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13
WEDNESDAYS @ Urban Habitat & Ella Baker Ctr: June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8
THURSDAYS @ EBASE: June 18, July 9, July 16
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DOOR-KNOCKING: 9am-2pm on Saturdays July 11 and July 18.
Locations T.B.D. so check back soon!
Training will be done beforehand and join us for a barbeque afterward!
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For more info: contact Jessamyn Sabbag, Field Director, at jessamyn@oaklandrising.org or 415.424.2600.
THANK YOU!!
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