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What is a recall?

A recall is an election process that removes elected officials from their positions before they complete their term. It is not like other democratic procedures because it does not require the support of the majority of voters. It also results in an additional or “special” election to take place.

Know Your District Attorney!

Check out our zine to learn more about the role and the power of the Alameda County District Attorney! 

Our Mission

Oakland Rising educates and mobilizes voters in the flatlands to speak up for and take charge of the issues impacting our lives. We are a multilingual, multiracial collaborative with deep roots in East and West Oakland’s…

Our Vision

We envision an Oakland that realizes our shared dreams of health, happiness, safety and opportunity for all. A Town that stands for progress and sustainability, that models what is possible in American cities of the 21st century.

The Collaborative

We connect progressive organizations and activists, community members, leaders, labor and faith-based institutions to Oakland’s progressive political electoral and movement building work.

What’s New?

01.28.25 Monday Meals: Who Is Oakland Rising?

01.28.25 Monday Meals: Who Is Oakland Rising?

This Monday Meals, Chaney Turner, Voter Engagement Director of Oakland Rising, was joined by members of our very own program team who shared about who we are, what we do, why we do it, and what we accomplished last election season.

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How police department plays large role in Oakland’s $93 million budget deficit

How police department plays large role in Oakland’s $93 million budget deficit

“Paying officers $4, $5, $600,000 a piece and trying to maintain a force of 700 officers around that price tag, is not feasible. It’s not possible,” Burch said. “There needs to be a change. We are looking to elected officials to have the courage to address what we have known for years: That there is a big, big problem when it comes to police spending.”

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Oaklandside: How Money Corrupts Oakland Politics Without Anyone Breaking the Law

Oaklandside: How Money Corrupts Oakland Politics Without Anyone Breaking the Law

“Between 2014 and 2018, half of the contributions to Oakland candidates came from people living outside of Oakland. Of the money that comes from within Oakland, donors are concentrated in Oakland’s wealthiest and whitest zip codes. Less than 1% of Oakland residents overall contribute money to local candidates running for local offices. “

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