Campaigns

June 8th Election Campaign

Hey friends and comrades!  The June election is right around the corner, which means it's time to get out in the streets and walk our neighborhoods.  Check out the info below about what we're up to and how to plug in.  Thanks, ~ Jessamyn
 
Put Oakland's needs first!: Join Oakland Rising in the fight to bring REAL jobs and resources to our community!

Campaign for Census and State Budget Solutions

We want to make sure that our community is counted in this year’s Census because it affects how much federal funding our city receives. It could make the difference between getting or losing a school, health clinic, senior center or job-placement center.

California is facing a $20 billion budget shortfall.  Our tax and budgeting system is over 30 years old and hasn’t kept up with changing economic and political conditions. We’ll be asking Oaklanders about solutions to this budget crisis. Issues like split-roll taxes and the 2/3 budget majority will be voted on within the next few years.

Instant Runoff Voting

On Tuesday, January 5th, 2010, Oakland's City Council finally voted to start using Instant Runoff Voting (IRV).  This means that Oakland will no longer have June Primary Elections for local elected officials, but rather a ranked choice election of candidates, including Mayor, in November.  Various governmental and community groups will work together starting Spring 2010 to educate voters about the changes they can expect at the ballot box.

Recent Tweets

  • We're hiring a Team Leader too! Check it out and APPLY, or at least spread the word. <3 http://fb.me/DtiXXhDf — 1 hour 25 min ago
  • We are aligning our values, our vision and our movement. All for the <3 of the Town. Join Us!!! — 7 hours 53 min ago
  • It's on...we're hiring 25 paid canvassers! Please spread the word. Job description and application here: http://bit.ly/dynEEW — 1 day 8 hours ago
  • Authentic local democracy ~ let progress ring! — 1 day 12 hours ago
  • May justice in Arizona prevail! http://fb.me/Ds9NIJGy — 1 day 12 hours ago
  • OPOA is going to pay into their pension, so will you pay $360 parcel tax to rehire the 80 officers Oakland just... http://fb.me/ByGT60bH — 2 days 8 hours ago
  • Oakland Rising is in search for office space! Should we go to East Oakland or Grand Ave? What's better for the work and the people? — 3 days 11 hours ago
  • What do you think about taxing pot growers and distribution for revenue in Oakland? will you vote for it? http://fb.me/EjikYTVM — 6 days 5 hours ago
  • What kind of taxes would you pay for to fill Oakland's $53 Million deficit? Cuts alone won't solve the problem~ how do we generate revenue? — 1 week 1 hour ago
  • City Council finally discussing the proposed sales tax which we think is super regressive and will hurt low income folks and people of color — 1 week 2 hours ago
  • Great! Check oaklandrising.org for all the details on the job RT @QueenReesa: @OaklandRising I'm interested!!! where do I send my resume? — 1 week 2 hours ago
  • Would you pay a $180 parcel tax for public safety? Renters would have to pay half. — 1 week 16 hours ago
  • let's build a movement without enemies. let's build a movement based on love. — 1 week 1 day ago
  • Meeting with the Mayor, Labor and Business today in order to come to an agreement on Oakland ballot measures that... http://fb.me/vSTIax21 — 1 week 1 day ago
  • WOW!! We have had ALOT of interest in our new Development Associates position. But it's not too late to be... http://fb.me/BXd2SNFW — 1 week 3 days ago
  • Hey Fam! OR Staff is back tomorrow but are still on the mission to find a third wheel! Think you have individual... http://fb.me/DH7Ln8QF — 1 week 4 days ago
  • Hey Oakland! OR Staff is back tomorrow and the sear for a third wheel continues! Think you have individual... http://fb.me/DbM0clEl — 1 week 4 days ago
  • our staff is still on vacation. <3 — 2 weeks 1 day ago
  • We are looking for a third wheel! Interested in grassroots fundraising and communications? Got <3 for Oakland? This might be the job... — 3 weeks 6 days ago
  • Oakland Rising staff is going on vacation! We <3 Oakland!!! — 3 weeks 6 days ago
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